Making the 1st payments for the Conservation Incentive Payments pilot in Misigiyo Ward
Making the 1st payments for the Conservation Incentive Payments pilot in Misigiyo Ward

Making the 1st payments for the Conservation Incentive Payments pilot in Misigiyo Ward

Having counted and verified all observations of lion presence in the two administrative wards of Misigyo and Ngorongoro between October – January, we held the first ceremonies to announce how much the villages have earned during the period. Each of the 6 villages earned the maximum amount that has been set for lion presence in their areas – 3 million shillings each and therefore a total of 18 million shillings. While we continue to count the next 4 months of lions we’re interested to hear from the villages how the funds will be utilized. We’d like to thank all the communities who agreed to take part in this groundbreaking pilot project, the NCA Authority for their support, and the Lion Recovery Fund who never gave up on their belief that we could make this happen.

Map showing the collared lions tracking and additional lions sightings in Misigiyo ward from Oct 2020 - Jan 2021

Map showing the collared lions tracking and additional lions sightings in Misigiyo ward from Oct 2020 – Jan 2021

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KopeLion Inc. (short for Korongoro People’s Lion Initiative) is a non-profit NGO registered in USA and in Tanzania. Our mission is to foster human-lion coexistence through participatory research and sustainable community-based conservation.

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Kope Lion is with PAW Foundation and 3 others.

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This 4x4 is key to bridging communities and conservation, ensuring swift action and sustainable coexistence. Here’s to every mile driven for lions and people alike! 🦁💚 ... See MoreSee Less

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Kope Lion is with IUCN Save Our Species and EU International Partnerships.

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🌍 Kopelion is proud to be represented by our Executive Director at the ongoing IUCN SOS “Reflecting on the Past, Shaping the Future” Workshop in Nairobi, Kenya, running from November 19th to 22nd.Days 1 and 2 were filled with meaningful discussions on grant mechanisms, lessons learned, and opportunities for collaboration. We also explored the Panorama Solutions platform, sharing how we’ve addressed challenges in conservation and learning from others—a truly enriching experience!The workshop included a field visit to SORALO’s Lale’enok Resource Centre in Olkiramatian Group Ranch, where we were inspired by their efforts to promote coexistence between local communities and wildlife in the South Rift Valley. Together, we are building a future where people and wildlife thrive side by side. 🦁💚#Kopelion #IUCNSOS #SaveOurSpecies #Coexistence #WildlifeConservation #Ngorongoro #SouthRiftValley ... See MoreSee Less

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