Zambia Wildlife Authority (ZAWA)
Zambia Wildlife Authority (ZAWA) manages and conserves the wildlife estates that covers 31 percent of the country's land mass, comprising of 20 national parks, 36 game management areas and a bird sanctuary. The authority, mandated under the Zambia Wildlife Act No. 12 of 1998, is committed to promoting integrated and hands-on approaches to wildlife resource management, especially in game management, reducing human and wildlife conflict.