LCCP has adopted a multi-faceted project approach, collaboratively developing conservation and wildlife management in combination with tourism, ethical hunting, carbon credits and other forms of PES, prioritising nature-based solutions throughout. Collectively, these revenue generating activities fund not only conservation efforts and infrastructure development, but also create economic opportunities for communities through job creation, the establishment of small businesses, and support to community resource boards.
Focused on one of Zambia’s most iconic and important wildlife corridors, LCCP protects a diversity of habitats that sustain recovering populations of a wide variety of large herbivores, antelope species, and carnivores. By enhancing ecological connectivity, the project strengthens wildlife movements, genetic dispersion, and long-term climate resilience.
Underpinned by a robust financial and impact model, LCCP is well positioned to unlock multiple sources of sustainable income, aligning long-term investor returns with measurable conservation outcomes.
LCCP integrates local employment, skills development, and environmental awareness into its conservation operations, embedding indigenous communities into the long-term management of the landscape. This approach builds durable local capacity and stronger support, aligning conservation outcomes with shared economic prosperity across the region.
The prior success and credibility of the Natural Capital model provides a stable foundation for meaningful and sustained investment, professional management, and transparent reporting – critical ingredients for credible, scalable conservation finance.
Partnering with reputable conservation NGOs active within the wider landscape, LCCP is undertaking structured and replicable camera trap surveys to create an ecological baseline for the area. This ongoing study will provide vital foundational data to assess the health of the ecosystem and its biodiversity.
The annual Mutinondo Ten Peaks Challenge is a 26km trail run through the valleys and hills of the iconic Mupamadzi landscape, bringing together conservation practioners, partners, tourists, and the local community. In the most recent edition of the event, LCCP rangers secured all three podium positions – showing their grit, commitment, and passion for this incredible landscape.
LCCP is in the final stages of constructing a dedicated Resource Protection Unit headquarters within the project area to effectively support rangers and operational staff. The facility strengthens on-the-ground presence, improving resource allocation across the project area, while simultaneously enhancing capacity for coordinated protection, research and monitoring, and infrastructure programmes.
Our theory of change aligns ecological restoration with inclusive local economic development and financial returns.
High-value ecosystems are secured, effectively managed, and resilient to climate change.
High-value conservation landscapes are identified, secured, and established
Conservation areas are effectively managed and ecologically restored
Biodiversity, climate, and ecosystem health are monitored using robust science
Local communities experience equitable benefits, improved livelihoods, and active participation in conservation.
Better jobs and diversified livelihood opportunities are created
Individuals achieve higher levels of employment, fair wages, and economic stability
Women and underrepresented groups are empowered and included in decision-making
Conservation landscapes are supported by long-term, diversified, and scalable capital.
Conservation projects are designed with the financial, legal, and ecological structures needed for investment
Philanthropic, private, and public capital are mobilised and deployed at scale
Sustainable revenue models ensure long-term financial resilience