Angola¿s Natural Heritage: Governance and Ecotourism in Conservation Areas

About this project

The Action aims at positioning Angola as a responsible and attractive ecotourism destination. The supports focus on enhancing governance and law enforcement to ensure the protection of biodiversity and the integrity of conservation areas. By implementing effective management practices and involving local communities in conservation efforts, the Action contributes to restore biodiversity while improving the quality of life for residents through sustainable livelihood opportunities. These initiatives, combined with responsible tourism practices, will not only attract international visitors but also positively impact climate change mitigation and adaptation, fostering a resilient and economically diversified nation.The Action is part of the Team Europe Initiative (TEI) on Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience in Africa as part of the EU-Africa Global Gateway Investment Package. At the European policy, this action is aligned with the Global Gateway[1] objectives to protect the environment; the five pillars of the European Consensus on Development (People, Plant, Prosperity, Peace, Partnership); the European Green Deal[2], the Comprehensive Strategy for Africa and the NaturAfrica flagship initiative, included in the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 which sets an ambitious agenda to bend the curve of biodiversity loss by addressing all key drivers, and to protect, restore and promote the sustainable use of ecosystems. It will also align with opportunities identified by the Lar…

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 1No Poverty
• 4Quality Education
• 5Gender Equality
• 8Decent Work and Economic Growth
• 10Reduced Inequalities
• 11Sustainable Cities and Communities
• 12Responsible Consumption and Production
• 13Climate Action
• 15Life on Land

Published by

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships · Other public sector

Countries

Angola

Sectors

Environmental policy and administrative managementVocational trainingBiodiversity

Focus

Gender equality · Also contributesEnvironment · Main focusGood governance · Also contributesBiodiversity · Main focusClimate mitigation · Also contributesClimate adaptation · Main focus

Published by European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 29 Sept 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XI-IATI-EC_INTPA-2021-ACT-62524.

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