Government of South Sudan Signs Major Agreement with African Parks to Manage Boma and Badingilo National Parks
On 25 August, 2022, the Government of the Republic of South Sudan and conservation organisation, African Parks announced the signing of a 10-year renewable management agreement for Boma and Badingilo National Parks, including the wildlife corridors and proposed extension zones in the broader landscape – an area which is well over three million hectares. This commitment by the South Sudanese Government is an important step in the long- term protection of these vital ecosystems and securing lasting benefits for people and wildlife - while ensuring the sustainable management of the largest migration of large mammals in Africa, outside of the Serengeti.
“In signing this Memorandum of Understanding with African Parks, South Sudan has found an experienced partner for South Sudan Wildlife, Parks and Tourism and we look forward to realising the full potential of Boma and Badingilo National Parks and our treasured wildlife migrations and heritage,” said the Minister of Wildlife Conservation and Tourism, His Excellency Rizik Zakaria Hassan. “We have a long-term vision of using a business approach to ensure that Government and African Parks are accountable for the transparent management and conservation of these landscapes. African Parks will work closely with indigenous communities to assure sustainable socio-economic development and build up the tourism infrastructure to unlock the full potential for these globally significant areas. This is only the start of our relationship, and we look forward to expanding this partnership in the future”.
Government of South Sudan Signs Major Agreement with African Parks to Manage Boma and Badingilo National Parks
On 25 August, 2022, the Government of the Republic of South Sudan and conservation organisation, African Parks announced the signing of a 10-year renewable management agreement for Boma and Badingilo National Parks, including the wildlife corridors and proposed extension zones in the broader landscape – an area which is well over three million hectares. This commitment by the South Sudanese Government is an important step in the long- term protection of these vital ecosystems and securing lasting benefits for people and wildlife - while ensuring the sustainable management of the largest migration of large mammals in Africa, outside of the Serengeti.
“In signing this Memorandum of Understanding with African Parks, South Sudan has found an experienced partner for South Sudan Wildlife, Parks and Tourism and we look forward to realising the full potential of Boma and Badingilo National Parks and our treasured wildlife migrations and heritage,” said the Minister of Wildlife Conservation and Tourism, His Excellency Rizik Zakaria Hassan. “We have a long-term vision of using a business approach to ensure that Government and African Parks are accountable for the transparent management and conservation of these landscapes. African Parks will work closely with indigenous communities to assure sustainable socio-economic development and build up the tourism infrastructure to unlock the full potential for these globally significant areas. This is only the start of our relationship, and we look forward to expanding this partnership in the future”.
Government of South Sudan Signs Major Agreement with African Parks to Manage Boma and Badingilo National Parks