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The Government of Mozambique has reiterated its commitment to enhancing the wildlife economy at the 2026 Annual Sport Hunting Meeting. Highlighting the importance of regulated sport hunting, officials noted its potential to support biodiversity conservation and local community development. The event recognized outstanding operators for their contributions to sustainable practices and community-enh
Africa-Press – Mozambique. The Government of Mozambique reaffirmed on Friday (10) in Maputo its commitment to strengthening the wildlife economy during the 2026 Annual Sport Hunting Meeting, held under the theme: “Strengthening the Wildlife Economy through Innovation, Digitalisation and Sustainability for the Benefit of Local Communities”.
Representing the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Fisheries, Permanent Secretary Acubar Batista highlighted the strategic role of hunting activities as an important driver of conservation and development.
“Sport hunting, when properly regulated and guided, is an effective instrument for reconciling biodiversity conservation with the socio-economic development of local communities,” he said.
The Government continues to focus on structural reforms, with an emphasis on modernising the legal framework, digitalising processes, strengthening transparency and increasing community involvement in the wildlife value chain.
In a context marked by challenges such as human–wildlife conflict and rural poverty, sport hunting is emerging as a lever for transformation, promoting resilience, food security and local development.
The ceremony also featured the recognition and awarding of Certificates of Honour to operators who stood out during the 2025 hunting season for their performance, good sustainable management practices and contribution to biodiversity conservation and community development.
Category of Best Hunting Concession – Concession 11
Category of Best Hunting Block – Block L8, operated by Kambako Safaris, in the Niassa Special Reserve
Category of Best Community Programme – Mozambique Safaris, in Bawa Block, in Tchuma Tchato, Tete Province
Category of Best Game Ranch – Sabié Game Park, in Maputo Province
Mozambique thus reaffirms the role of public–private partnerships in the conservation and valorisation of the national wildlife heritage and strengthens its ambition to position itself as an African benchmark in sustainable biodiversity management, with a focus on community well-being.
Sport hunting in Mozambique has been a contentious issue, balancing economic benefits with conservation needs. The government has increasingly recognized the potential of sport hunting to drive economic growth while promoting biodiversity. This approach aims to address challenges like rural poverty and human-wildlife conflict, fostering community resilience and sustainable development. By modernizing regulations and encouraging public-private partnerships, Mozambique seeks to position itself as a leader in sustainable wildlife management, benefiting both the environment and local populations.
