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Dear SAWMA members,

Please take note of another webinar which will take place tomorrow at 19h00.

LCA Unlocking Nature: Panel Discussion | Topic: Living Corridors - Can you imagine wildlife moving freely across vast African landscapes?

Panellists: Dr Nkabeng Mzileni * Rhian Berning * Dr Ian Little * Prof Katharina von Dürckheim * Peter Chadwick (Read more about the panellists in the email below – some of them are SAWMA members)

Ecological corridors offer a vision of connected landscapes where wildlife, people, and nature thrive together. In this session, our speakers share practical insights from projects stretching from Eden to Addo and from Addo Elephant National Park to the Great Fish River, exploring how corridors are designed, managed, and sustained, and the lessons learned along the way.

Join us for an inspiring conversation about reimagining what’s possible for conservation in Africa.

When: Feb 26, 2026 @ 19:00 SAST

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Y0zG3Jv6SS-rJLLmnPbEjA

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from Zoom containing information about joining the meeting.

Regards,

Elma Marais

Southern African Wildlife Management Association

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Ph: +27 713523226

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Website: www.sawma.co.za

From: Leadership for Conservation in Africa <lca.w...@lcafrica.org>
Sent: 23 February 2026 11:39
To: Nkabeng Mzileni <Nkabeng...@sanparks.org>
Subject: Reimagining what’s possible for conservation in Africa

Join our Live Panel discussion on wildlife corridors this week!‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Leadership for Conservation in Africa

Hello Nkabeng Maruping Mzileni,

Join us this week for a live panel discussion about reimagining what’s possible for conservation in Africa.

Meet our panelists:

Dr Nkabeng Maruping-Mzileni

Dr Nkabeng Maruping-Mzileni leads the Cape Research Centre at SANParks, where she guides conservation research that supports protected area management across diverse ecosystems, from fynbos and arid landscapes to marine and coastal systems. Her work sits at the intersection of science and practice, strengthening collaboration between researchers, park managers, and partners to address complex social-ecological challenges, including human–wildlife interactions and biodiversity change

Rhian Berning

Rhian Bering is the CEO of the Eden to Addo Corridor Initiative, where she leads efforts to connect landscapes, communities, and livelihoods across a 400 km ecological corridor in South Africa. Her work focuses on restoring land, strengthening biodiversity, and supporting resilient, nature-based livelihoods. An environmental scientist and long-time advocate for regenerative and inclusive approaches to conservation, she is driven by a deep belief in interconnection and the role people play in sustaining healthy ecosystems.

Dr Ian Little

Dr Ian Little is the Head of Conservation at the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT), where he has worked since 2010, leading national efforts to protect threatened habitats and species. His work focuses particularly on grassland ecosystems and the conservation of lesser-known, threatened species across a wide range of taxonomic groups. Ian is deeply involved in strategic conservation implementation, applied research, and policy engagement, and oversees conservation initiatives recognised internationally, including work acknowledged by a Whitley Award. Passionate about driving large-scale conservation impact, he combines field experience with senior leadership to influence meaningful change for biodiversity in South Africa

Prof Katharina von Dürckheim

Prof Katharina von Dürckheim is the Founder and Director of Wildlife Free to Roam at Stellenbosch University, a postgraduate research programme focused on understanding wildlife movement and behaviour. She supervises MSc and PhD students and leads research that combines movement ecology with remote sensing, AI, and wildlife sensor technologies to support effective conservation in a rapidly changing world.

Peter Chadwick

Peter Chadwick is the CEO of the Conservation Landscapes Institute, leading the creation of a one-million-hectare connected conservation corridor in South Africa’s Eastern Cape. With nearly 40 years of experience across 25 African countries, he specialises in landscape-scale conservation, endangered species protection, and wildlife crime prevention. He works with government, community, and NGO partners to deliver measurable conservation and socio-economic impact, and is a published conservation photojournalist and committed mentor.

We look forward to seeing you at our next event!

Yours in conservation,
The LCA Unlocking Nature Team

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