Peace Parks Foundation facilitates the establishment of transfrontier conservation areas (peace parks) in southern Africa.

The non-profit organisation was founded by Dr Nelson Mandela, HRH Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands and Dr Anton Rupert in 1997.

Together, they shared a dream of cross-border peace parks initiatives linking established conservation areas, fostering economic and tourism development that would benefit local communities, conserving biodiversity and promoting regional peace and stability. 

Southern Africa’s peace parks today incorporate over half of the declared conservation estate in the region. The foundation's approach combines conservation with socio-economic development, to ensure the long-term preservation of protected areas.

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Werner Myburgh

Colin Porteous

Lilian Spijkerman

Kobus Havemann

The Leadership Team at Peace Parks Foundation is responsible for setting the strategic direction and operational priorities of the organization. This team, comprised of the CEO, CIO, and CDO, focuses on fostering partnerships, securing funding, and ensuring effective implementation of transfrontier conservation initiatives, all while promoting biodiversity and enhancing the welfare of local communities in southern Africa. They play a pivotal role in aligning the foundation’s mission with its impact on regional peace, stability, and economic development.

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