Meet Ernest: a Malawian sanctuary intern
It was taking a guided tour of the Lilongwe Wildlife Centre (LWC) that inspired Ernest to want to work there. As he was studying environmental
Stop Wildlife Crime: A message of support from the International Community
This month, 25 Ambassadors, High Commissioners, and Honorary Consuls united to share a message of support for Malawi’s efforts to combat illegal wildife trade, and
Learning from each other – the lion experience
The Liwonde National Park welcomed the education team to hear more about the steps they have been taking to help reintegrate lions into the Park.
The rescue of KK the baby vervet
When we rescued KK, she weighed just 320 grams. That’s less than a can of Coke. She was found all alone in Nkhotakota town, well
LWT film brings lions to life for 1,000 children
This past week our campaigns and education teams have been visiting communities in Chisinga, which borders Kasungu National Park, to teach local children and adults
Tickets on sale now: The Nyika-Vwaza Annual Lecture with LWT CEO, Jonny Vaughan
Would you like to learn more about our work in northern Malawi and meet others who are passionate about wildlife and conservation? Please join us for
Discovering a new bat species and incredible camera trap images: A Unique insight into Malawian wildlife conservation for Biosphere explorers
From discovering new species and rare elephant herd sightings, to tracking lions and stunning camera trap footage — the latest Biosphere Expedition at Vwaza Marsh
Learning about the Pride — Latest class receive Mkango lesson
On 25 September 2019 members of the LWT education team visited Crazmatic Primary school in Lilongwe to deliver a lesson aimed at providing awareness to
How artisan jewellery is saving Malawian wildlife
Jalawi is our project that trains Malawian women who live in areas near national parks — and who have often come into contact with wildlife
Farewell to Usiku as beloved hyena finds a friend for life
Earlier this month we said an emotional goodbye to one of our longest-term residents of the Lilongwe Wildlife Centre, our african spotted hyena, Usiku. Across
MALAWI JOINS UN CONVENTION FOR PROTECTING MIGRATORY SPECIES
Malawi has taken a significant step forward in its conservation efforts by joining the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS).
Take on the Lion Quest — How many can you find?
If you are based in Lilongwe, now’s your chance to get involved with our Mkango: Pride of Malawi Lion Quest! Join in the fun by
Baby elephants protected by ban on sales to foreign zoos
CITES, the international regulator of the trade in endangered species, has voted for a near-total ban on sending African elephants captured in the wild to
Ivory sales to remain banned rules wildlife summit
International trade in elephant ivory will remain banned, the world summit on endangered species protection has decided. A vote held at the 18th meeting of
Empowering communities, protecting nature: LWT’s Education programme
Habitat-loss, deforestation, unsustainable farming, the illegal wildlife trade. These are just some of the human-driven threats putting Malawi’s unique and precious wildlife in danger. Here
BREAKING: CITES votes to protect Malawi tree species
The Conference of the Parties for the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES) has today voted to include
“Lions are part of nature… and must be protected,” Mkango project reaches Kasungu
Following the launch of our exciting new campaign, Mkango: Pride of Malawi, our campaigns team visited the village of Benjiman village in Kasungu district, to
The incredible story of Petunia the porcupine
When our Wildlife Emergency Response Unit is called to attend a rescue, the team may expect to find one of a host of different animals
Malawi announces milestone achievements at CITES conference
At a press briefing held today, Brighton Kumchedwa, Director of Malawi’s Department of National Parks and Wildlife signalled the Government’s continued commitment to stamping out wildlife crime
World Lion Day marked with Mkango Campaign Launch
A statement from Mr Brighton Kumchedwa, DNPW Director. Lions are in crisis. Half of all wild lions have been lost in the past 25 years
BREAKING: SUPREME COURT RULES IN FAVOUR OF THIN PLASTICS BAN
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has today ruled in favour of banning the production of thin plastics in Malawi. The ban, which was