Lewa wins environment award
A wildlife conservancy in northern Kenya has been recognised as one of the best managed protected areas in the world.
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy was on Friday recognised by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) for its wildlife conservation efforts in the world.
The IUCN announced its first Green List of Protected Areas in Sydney, Australia.
GREEN LIST
The Green List is described as “a new and progressive initiative that encourages and celebrates the success of protected areas that reach excellent standards of management.”
This list established the first global standard for protected natural and conservation sites.
The conservancy’s Chief Executive Mike Watson yesterday described the recognition as a sign that they are doing a great job. The conservancy has received both local and international prizes.
