SNPAS is a project aimed at strengthening the management of Protected Areas in Swaziland in order to protect the biodiversity and landscapes of the country
Swaziland’s formal Protected Areas (PAs) cover approximately 4% of the country’s total land area, and are relatively rich in biodiversity with their share of endemism as represented in various ecosystems. Furthermore, the country has set targets for the conservation of its ecosystems and species in line with the National Development Strategy (Vision 2022) and other international targets such as th
03/12/2018
The SNPAS team undertook a species inventory exercise at a wetland in Vikizijula that has been fenced with support from the project. The first image shows the drinking water that is currently utilized by the community. This water, as everyone can appreciate, is completely unacceptable. By rehabilitating the wetland, the community will soon enjoy safe and clean drinking water.
The SNPAS Project recently collaborated with Motigny in an effort to capacitate Luzelweni Chiefdom with tools and knowledge to successfully cut down black wattle (Umtfolo), an invasive alien plant species, from their grazing areas, water ways and sites of cultural significance. This video is an exibition of the community's commitment during their practical training session in forest clear-felling.
15/05/2018
On the 3rd of May 2018, the Velezizweni Chiefdom launched their strategic document, the Chiefdom Development Plan (CDP), in an event that was held at the Velezizweni Umphakatsi. This makes the Chiefdom the fourth Chiefdom to launch its CDP with the assistance of the SNPAS project. The event began with a tour of a wetland that has been fenced with funds provided by the project. Towards the end of the event, the community brought out gifts in the form of goats for the Hon. Minister of Tourism and Environmental Affairs, the Hon. Minister of Tinkhundla and Administration, the Regional Administrator, the United Nations Development Programme and the Swaziland National Trust Commission.
25/04/2018
With the assistance of the Senior Ecologist from the Swaziland National Trust Commission, the SNPAS team undertook a baseline biodiversity survey to record all the occurring flora and fauna at the wetlands fenced with funding provided by the SNPAS project at Khalangilile. All the wetlands will be monitored on a yearly basis mainly through conducting species inventories, determining the water table, and consulting with the community.
15/04/2018
The last Chiefdom to launch their CDP in 2017 was Mvembili, in an event that was brilliantly covered by the media. Click the following link to read up on it.
EVERY INKHUNDLA SHOULD HAVE A CDP | Swazi Observer MINISTER of Tourism and Environmental Affairs Christopher Gamedze has said every Inkhundla should have a Chiefdom Development Plan (CDP). Gamedze was speaking at Mvembili Inkhundla last Thursday during the official launch and handover ...
10/04/2018
Among the Chiefdoms that were beneficiaries of fruit trees was Ncabaneni, a Chiefdom located in the Ntondozi Inkhundla under the Manzini Region. With the help of the Ministry of Agriculture and SEDCO, the beneficiaries underwent various training sessions to ensure sustainability of the project.
10/04/2018
The second Chiefdom to launch their strategic document on the 28th of November 2017, was the Ntondozi Chiefdom. The event was held at the local Mvimbeko High School and was graced by various dignitaries including the Minister of Tinkundla and Tourism, who along with Chief Masuku, officially launched the CDP. Photographed alone (3rd photo), carrying the document is Chief Masuku of Ntondozi.
10/04/2018
A Chiefdom Development Plan (CDP) is a strategic document that is developed primarily by the community with the help of strategic partners to capture the aspirations of the community members for their Chiefdom. After comprehensive training the community then launches the document in an event that is graced by dignitaries including the Regional Adminstrator, chiefs, ministers, members of parliament, school teachers, school kids, and members of different neighbouring communities. The Luzelweni Chiefdom was the first Chiefdom to launch their CDP with the assistance of the SNPAS project. Photographed (carrying the CDP document) is the Luzelweni Chief (Babe Sotunwane Sacolo) with the RA, a neighboring Chief, the community Headman as well as other community members.
10/04/2018
The SNPAS project has a number of projects aimed at improving people’s livelihoods such as fruit trees. One area that was a beneficiary of this initiative was Khalangilile, which is located in the Luyengweni Chiefdom under the Manzini Region. In the photos, community members are seen actively participating in a training session prior to receiving their litchi trees.