This Act, which oversees the National Park and Wildlife Authority among the important sub articles defines its functions as conservation and enhancement of wildlife eco-systems, biodiversity, and of objects of aesthetic, pre-historic, historical, geological, archaeological and scientific interest in national parks
The Mission Statement of the Zambia Wildlife Authority (ZAWA) states:
“The Zambia Wildlife Authority is there to conserve Zambia’s precious and unique wildlife. To that purpose it promotes the appreciation and sustainable use of wildlife resources by:
- facilitating the active participation of local communities in the management of the wildlife estate
- promoting and developing tourism
- enhancing the recognition of the economic value of wildlife resources
- amongst public and private stakeholders, and
- education of the general public
By doing so ZAWA contributes to the maintenance of Zambia’s rich biodiversity and to economic development of the sector, and the local communities in the Game Management Areas and the country as a whole.”
The Wildlife Act of 1998 provided for the creation of Zambia Wildlife Authority. It also provided for the participation of communities in the planning and management of wildlife estates and for the creation of Integrated Resources Development Boards.
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The Zambia Wildlife Act 1998 (pdf version)  |
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The Zambia Wildlife Act 1998 (word version) |