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Specialised Units Selection
In October, the DNPW and CLZ went through a selection process with Resolve Wildlife for the establishment of a new River Unit and Rapid Deployment Team. Whilst boots on the ground protect the park from the inside, these new specialised law enforcement units will work together with the K9 Unit, along with the DNPW Investigations and Intelligence Units, to tackle the illegal wildlife trade.
The River Unit will monitor the Zambezi River which is the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, preventing the international flow of illegal wildlife products between the two countries and enforcing fishing regulations. The Rapid Deployment Team will support patrol teams on the ground as well as lead targeted operations.
CLZ thanked CITES MIKE co-funded by the European Union, Tusk, IWT Challenge Fund, and SwissAfrican Foundation for funding this specialised unit selection.
Permanent Secretary and DEBS visit CLZ
CLZ hosted a visit for the Permanent Secretary of Ministry of General Education, the Provincial Education Officer and District Education Board Secretaries (DEBS) from four districts.
As CLZ continues to expand their Environmental Education Programme to benefit more children and teachers, the purpose of this meeting was to strengthen their relationship with the Ministry.
Environmental Education Programme
October saw the restart of CLZ’s Environmental Education Programme after it was put on hold due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Teachers and 28 students from Chinyunyu village visited CLZ’s basecamp to learn about the importance of conserving wildlife and the environment. For many of these students it was their first time experiencing the Lower Zambezi’s wildlife and its natural beauty.
CLZ thanked a generous donor, who visited the Lower Zambezi valley, for their most welcome donation to conduct this visit as well as the DEBS and Permanent Secretary’s visit.
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