THE European Union and the German Government have committed 1.9 million Euros to a three-year programme that will be implemented in Southern African Development Community (SADC) TransFrontier Conservation Areas (TFCA’s) in Zambia.

The programme scheduled to commence in the first quarter of 2027 will be implemented by the Development Aid from People to People (DAPP) in Zambia.

DAPP Resource Mobilisation Specialist, Mumo Matandala, explained that Transfrontier Conservation Areas are places that border two or more countries such as Luangwa District.

Mr Matandala said Luangwa and Rufunsa were among the selected districts to benefit from the programme aimed at addressing human animal conflict and climate change interventions.

He was speaking when he visited the district to conduct consultations on the best solutions to the human- animal conflicts and challenges of climate change being experienced.

“The European Union has contributed 950,000 Euros while a matching grant of 950, 000 Euros is coming from the German Government,” he said.

Luangwa District Commissioner, Luke Chikani suggested that the programme looks into the issue of promoting goat rearing as an alternative livelihood for the locals.

National Parks and Wildlife Pack Ranger Margaret Malipita, proposed an electric fence for the farmers to protect their produce and livestock from wild animals.