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Transfrontier Conservation Areas
There are over 220 Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCAs) around the world, with 13 located in the SADC region. These 13 are at different stages of development and implementation.
Governments began working together to create TFCAs as far back as the 1930s. The goal was to connect natural landscapes that cross country borders and to improve conservation efforts in shared ecosystems.
Today, about one-third of the world’s richest land-based biodiversity areas are found along international borders
The TFCA Network
The SADC TFCA Network is a community of practice that brings together professionals working in Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCAs) across a wide range of sectors contributing to SADC's regional sustainable rural development programme.
Recognising the shared challenges faced by TFCAs and aligned with the SADC TFCA vision, the Network was established on 25–26 September 2013 in Johannesburg, South Africa, by TFCA coordinators, representatives from international NGOs, and practitioners from ten SADC Member States.
The Network aims to address several key common challenges, including:
- Strengthening governance through improved policies, legislation, and institutional frameworks
- Developing sustainable financing mechanisms for TFCAs
- Demonstrating the value of TFCAs at local, national, and regional levels—for example, by enhancing community benefits and supporting capacity development.
Become a member of the TFCA Network and join a vibrant community of like-minded professionals. Click here to join now!
Upcoming events
SADC TFCA International Conference
19 - 21 May 2025
Harare International Convention Centre, Zimbabwe
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SADC Ministers of Environment and Tourism/ Council of Ministers meeting
21 - 22 May 2025
Rainbow Towers, Harare, Zimbabwe
More
SADC TFCA Sustainable Finance Bootcamp
21 May 2025
Harare International Convention centre
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Visit a TransFrontier Park today
If you're interested in visiting one of the Transfrontier Parks, here are some great links to help you on your journey:
TOURISM in TFCAs 
Kavango–Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area
News
Tanzania’s marine reserves offer long-term benefits to communities, study finds
Tribute Mboweni / 13 May 2025
The Tanzanian government established five marine protected areas (MPAs) in the 1990s to safeguard falling fish populations.
Over nearly 20 years, villages near these protected areas became less dependent on fishing and agriculture and saw their standard of living rise faster than communities farther away, a new study shows.
Nice story on the KAZA TFCA
Steven Collins / 13 May 2025
Twice the size of the UK, the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (TFCA) is encouraging tourists to visit five countries (Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe) on overland, low-emissions trips that benefit local communities. Is this the future of the ‘responsible’ safari—or is it too ambitious to work?
KAZA TFCA Secretariat makes two new appointments
Tribute Mboweni / 8 May 2025
The Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA TFCA) Secretariat is delighted to announce the appointment of two new senior staff members, effective 1 April 2025 as follows:
More news
Want to see your news here?
Click here to add your news to the TFCA website.
Visit a TransFrontier Park today
If you're interested in visiting one of the Transfrontier Parks, here are some great links to help you on your journey:
TOURISM in TFCAs
Kavango–Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area
The TFCA Network
The SADC TFCA Network is a community of practice that brings together professionals working in Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCAs) across a wide range of sectors contributing to SADC's regional sustainable rural development programme.
Recognising the shared challenges faced by TFCAs and aligned with the SADC TFCA vision, the Network was established on 25–26 September 2013 in Johannesburg, South Africa, by TFCA coordinators, representatives from international NGOs, and practitioners from ten SADC Member States.
The Network aims to address several key common challenges, including:
- Strengthening governance through improved policies, legislation, and institutional frameworks
- Developing sustainable financing mechanisms for TFCAs
- Demonstrating the value of TFCAs at local, national, and regional levels—for example, by enhancing community benefits and supporting capacity development.
Become a member of the TFCA Network and join a vibrant community of like-minded professionals. Click here to join now!
News
Tanzania’s marine reserves offer long-term benefits to communities, study finds
Tribute Mboweni / 13 May 2025
The Tanzanian government established five marine protected areas (MPAs) in the 1990s to safeguard falling fish populations.
Over nearly 20 years, villages near these protected areas became less dependent on fishing and agriculture and saw their standard of living rise faster than communities farther away, a new study shows.
Nice story on the KAZA TFCA
Steven Collins / 13 May 2025
Twice the size of the UK, the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (TFCA) is encouraging tourists to visit five countries (Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe) on overland, low-emissions trips that benefit local communities. Is this the future of the ‘responsible’ safari—or is it too ambitious to work?
KAZA TFCA Secretariat makes two new appointments
Tribute Mboweni / 8 May 2025
The Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA TFCA) Secretariat is delighted to announce the appointment of two new senior staff members, effective 1 April 2025 as follows:
More news
Upcoming events
SADC TFCA International Conference
19 - 21 May 2025
Harare International Convention Centre, Zimbabwe
More
SADC Ministers of Environment and Tourism/ Council of Ministers meeting
21 - 22 May 2025
Rainbow Towers, Harare, Zimbabwe
More
SADC TFCA Sustainable Finance Bootcamp
21 May 2025
Harare International Convention centre
More
Recently added jobs
Recently added to the Repository
20 years of SADC Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCA) Investment
Conservation
Case studies
To celebrate 20 years of TFCA development and promote the visionary TFCA concept, this brochure aims to describe activities
and results of the GDC/SADC-TUPNR Programme, document lessons learned and share knowledge derived.
More
Promoting Cross-border Co-operation in the Management of Natural Resources in Shared Ecosystems
Conservation
Case studies
A report on discussions aimed at establishing transboundary management of natural resources in the Niassa- Selous.
More
The Selous – Niassa Wildlife Corridor in Tanzania: Biodiversity Conservation from the Grassroots
Conservation
Case studies
Practical Experiences and Lessons from Integrating Local Communities into Trans-boundary Natural Resources Management. This publication, which is part of our ongoing joint FAO/CIC initiative to share best practices and experience in wildlife management and conservation, will contribute to the eff...
More
