Gorongosa News, Updates and Insights
International Girls Day
Gorongosa National Park Honors the Girl in Celebration of International Girl Day and the 16 Days of Activism "Unite! Investing to prevent Violence against Women and Girls!" On November 27, 2024, Gorongosa National Park (GNP) hosted a vibrant celebration in honor of...
Gorongosa’s predator comeback continues — two new leopards settle into a new home.
Park officials say the return of the leopard is a symbol of hope for the future. Photos - Beto Tenente Two more leopards—a male and a female—have been successfully relocated from Karingani Game Reserve to Gorongosa National Park. This relocation, the result of a...
Three new hyenas join the Gorongosa ecosystem.
With 15 reintroduced since 2022, hyenas are transforming the Gorongosa ecology—helping to protect water quality, controlling populations and supporting biodiversity. Text/photos - Janado Nazare Cher Gorongosa National Park received three more hyenas from the Karingani...
Turning ideas into action
Gorongosa young people ignite entrepreneurial spirit. Text/photos - Samo Jossefa Samo Young people from Gorongosa’s Youth Club displayed their creativity and business acumen at an October 25 Entrepreneurship Fair, selling handcrafted items, local foods, and more....
Journalists from media outlets in Sofala Province visit the Park
por Janado Nazare Cher Journalists from several media outlets in Sofala Province visited Gorongosa National Park on October 30 to learn about the human development projects led by the Gorongosa Sustainable Development Department. Reporters from Academic Television,...
Powered by the sun: Mozambican farmers tackle water shortages with solar irrigation.
Water shortages are a challenge for Mozambican farmers irrigating crops. Solar irrigation systems one way to boost climate resilience, agricultural productivity and increase food security. Farmers are adding strength to their sustainable agriculture practices through...
Three new schools open to 1,500 students and their communities.
Article by Thais Glowacki; Top photo - representatives of the NGO partners involved in building the schools listen to a project update. Photo courtesy, UN Habitat Three new resilient schools outside of Gorongosa National Park are expanding educational resources for...
Rangers sharpen crime investigation skills.
Gorongosa National Park's Conservation Department is training park rangers in biodiversity crime investigation, focusing on crime scene management and identifying money laundering—a widespread issue that affects the country in different areas, including the...
Nedbank Strengthens Conservation Efforts in Gorongosa National Park
Nedbank Strengthens Conservation Efforts in Gorongosa National Park We are excited to announce the renewal of our Partnership Agreement with Nedbank, marking another step forward in our mission to protect Gorongosa’s rich biodiversity. This collaboration will play a...
Gorongosa researchers and scientists receive PhD scholarships.
Top photo - Norina Vicente teaches children about insects. Six rising stars from Gorongosa National Park are set to pursue PhDs, thanks to scholarships to Portugal’s top universities. From Mozambique’s first female primatologist to experts in biodiversity and...