prepaidafrica: South African ranger group Black Mamba Anti-Poaching Unit wins top UNEP award - major
prepaidafrica: South African ranger group Black Mamba Anti-Poaching Unit wins top UNEP award - majority women. The Black Mamba Anti-Poaching Unit, a South African and majority-women ranger group, has been announced as one of the winners of the United Nation’s top environmental accolade, the Champions of the Earth award. With this award, in the Inspiration and Action category, UNEP is recognizing the rapid and impressive impact the Black Mamba unit has made in combating poaching and the courage required to accomplish it. “Community-led initiatives are crucial to combating the illegal wildlife trade and the Black Mambas highlight the importance and effectiveness of local knowledge and commitment,” commented UNEP Executive Director Achim Steiner. -- source link
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