African Conservation Project aims to create world's largest transfrontier conservation area
Conservation and the sustainable use of biodiversity are pivotal components of social, economic, and environmental development. Sustainable Development Goal 15 (SDG 15) underscores the importance of protecting terrestrial ecosystems, reversing land degradation, and halting biodiversity loss.
In the context of Southern and East Africa, one remarkable opportunity stands out: safeguarding Africa's bush elephants, the largest land animals on Earth. Elephants, as keystone species, play a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity and promoting healthy ecosystems.
Elephants, often regarded as ecosystem engineers, contribute significantly to Africa's biodiversity and ecosystem health. Their actions, such as dispersing seeds through dung, maintaining grasslands by consuming vegetation, and creating pathways for other animals, shape the landscape.
Source: IOL