Features Photo Essay: Establishing the Lake Niassa Reserve in Mozambique By David Chalmers, Natural Resources Officer, USAID/Southern Africa
Photos by Christian Smith, Program Officer, USAID/Mozambique
"Let's hear it for Mozambique, let's hear it for sustainable tourism!" Crowds chanted at the opening of the Lake Niassa Reserve. USAID has worked in partnership with the government of Mozambique, the World Wildlife Fund, and the Coca-Cola Company to protect the species and natural habitats of the of the most biodiverse freshwater lake on earth. Protecting Lake Niassa creates important economic opportunities for local fishing and tourism industries. Click the photos below to see larger images and read more about USAID's support to establishing the Lake Niassa Reserve. Visit us on YouTube to watch women dancing and celebrating the opening of the reserve. Learn more about USAID's work in Mozambique USAID Mozambique Mission website Back to Top ^ | 
