WHO WE ARE The Kalahari Conservation Society (KCS) is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organisation dedicated to the conservation of Botswana’s environment. Founded in 1982, KCS has instigated, facilitated or financed conservation projects worth more than 70 million pula.

It is KCS’ Mission to drive conservation programmes that promote integrated management of biodiversity and sustainable use of natural resources in Botswana.

It is the Vision of the Society to be an organisation of outstanding repute, priding itself on partnerships and commitments that result in sustainable biodiversity conservation in Botswana.

KCS’ Mission manifests in three major objectives:1. To conserve Botswana’s biodiversity resources

and habitats;2. To leverage the economic value of wildlife

and natural resources for the prosperity of all, especially local people who reside in wildlife-rich localities; and

3. To inspire a generation of environmentally conscious citizens who strive for a healthy balance between human wellbeing (of present and future generations) and healthy ecosystems.

KCS MembershipSubscription Form

Membership Type (Southern Africa)

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Student Pensioner Corporate

(P50) (P50) (P2500)

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Kalahari Conservation Society Membership is by annual subscription and is open to any individual, school, club or corporation. The membership year runs from January to December. We are currently able to receive membership subscription payments by cash, cheque or electronic money transfer*.

* Please do not send cash in the post. To pay electronically, please email your proof of payment to publicrelations@kcs.org.bw

Electronic Money Transfer – Bank DetailsAccount name: Kalahari Conservation SocietyBank: Stanbic FNB BarclaysBranch: Fairgrounds Riverwalk Barclays HouseBranch code: 064967 285267 290267Acct number: 9060001296138 62375373025 3733374

Kalahari Conservation SocietyPO Box 859 Plot 398, Kgasa Close, Ext. 4,Gaborone, BOTSWANA+(267) 397 4557publicrelations@kcs.org.bwFacebook @TheKalahariConservationSociety

www.kcs.org.bw

Our environment, our future

WHAT WE DO

The Kalahari Conservation Society aims to use environmental education, advocacy, research and project management to combat threats to Botswana’s natural environment/biodiversity resources.

Educating for a greener futureUndertaking environmental advocacy and awareness in Botswana is a core objective of KCS. The Society targets the general public, particularly schools and communities, for education activities, which have included the integration of environmental education into school curriculums, water demand management programs in schools and facilitating Community Based Organisation / Trust trainings in gorvenance and natural resources utilisation throughout the country.

Cornerstone of conservationKCS has been in the forefront of environmental information gathering and interpretation in Botswana. As a result of this factual and scientific approach, KCS is a respected voice in national and international forums where the organisation plays a key role in advocating for Botswana’s biodiversity resources.

Linking conservation and human needsBotswana wants to promote the wise utilization of natural resources and the conservation of our environment. The challenge is to provide for the needs of our people and improve our quality of life without harming the environment or reducing vital natural resources. KCS projects target this challenge through integrated natural resource management programmes that ensure stakeholder participation nationwide.

Conservation through Community Effort It is a central pillar of KCS’ environmental philosophy that communities should be involved in and benefit from environmental conservation. Through Community Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM), KCS has involved the communities in the conservation of the country’s rich biological resources. KCS has actively developed, fundraised and implemented CBNRM projects throughout the country. It has been the National CBNRM Forum Secretariat since 2007.

Protecting and conserving Botswana’s wildlife

Wildlife species across Botswana face threats from poaching, encroachment and fragmentation of habitat, drought, desertification, land use changes, disease and more. KCS undertakes a range of projects to protect wildlife. Projects include the establishment of Botswana’s first Anti-Poaching Unit, several wildlife research studies, human-wildlife coexistence education campaigns, land-use forums and more.

BECOMING A KCS MEMBERKCS is a membership-based organization, funded by annual member subscription as well as by domestic, regional and international grant support and donations. It also generates income from the management of projects that it oversees and/or administrates. Above all other funding sources, it is KCS Membership that provides the organisation with the sustainable income to plan ahead for Botswana’s environment.

Become a KCS Member because:• You are concerned about the present and future

environmental state of Botswana.• You want your voice to be heard on Botswana’s

conservation efforts• You want to see Botswana’s rich wildlife conserved for

this and future generations.• You want to see Botswana’s economy prosper on the

sustainable use of natural resources.

How you will benefitApart from gaining the immediate satisfaction of contributing to the conservation of Botswana’s precious environment, KCS Members:

• Receive free subscription to Kalahari Magazine, KCS’ triannual news and events publication;

• Are invited to KCS’ free and fundraising events;• Benefit from discounts at safari operators and hotels

around Botswana;• Benefit from discounts to the long list of businesses in

the KCS Members’ Discount Booklet;• Enjoy free access to the KCS book library; and• Are entitled to reduced prices on KCS promotional

items.

For more information, visit the Membership page at www.kcs.org.bw and like our Facebook page @The KalahariConservationSociety.

Community-Based Natural Resource ManagementClimate Change Policy consultations

Water Provision (boreholes)

Orange-Senqu River Basin ProjectsHuman Wildlife Coexistence in Northern BotswanaElephant Management in the Makgadikgadi PansRhino Community Awareness Project

SAREP / OKACOM partnerships

Springbok Conservation Education RoadshowIntegrated Water Resource Management policy and pilots

Environmental Education

* Project sponsors include WWF, UNDP / GEF, European Union, Department of Wildlife and National Parks, Department of Meteorological Services, World Bank, IUCN, Tiffany’s Co Foundation, Barclays Bank, African Wildlife Foundation, USAID.

Examples of Projects Kalahari Conservation Society

is Involved With(2012 - 2016 Strategic Plan)