BPCT - Botswana Predator Conservation Trust

Events

Breaking News: Prince William's BPCT visit an enormous success

On Wednesday, June 16, 2010, Prince William, Lucas Radebe and Joe Jonas, along with local dignitaries and 300 supporters, gathered in Maun, Botswana to show their support for Coaching for Conservation and the work of the Botswana Predator Conservation Trust.

Prince William participated in football and conservation exercises and saw first hand how C4C's "Learning from Animals" curriculum links football skills to animal behaviours and conservation. Children eagerly displayed their football flair to Lucas Radebe, who spent the day teaching football drills to the 250 participating primary school children. Joe Jonas fans cheered loudly when the international recording artist took the stage.

This event was a huge success and we would like to thank everyone for their help and their support. Below are videos and photographs taken at the event.

Prince William also visited the Paul G. Allan Family Foundation's Laboratory for Wildlife Chemistry, where Dr. Peter Apps and Dr. Lesego Mmualefe explained how they are trying to decipher the complex chemistry of natural scent marks used by free-ranging wild dogs to signal territorial boundaries. Below are some photos of this visit:

The night prior to the June 16 event, Prince William and Prince Harry spent the night at the McNutt's research camp, Dog Camp. Below are photos of their visit:

Prince William to attend a special event in honour of the conservation work of Tusk Trust and Botswana Predator Conservation Trust

His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales KG will participate in a day-long exhibition of the work of the Botswana Predator Conservation Trust (BPCT).

Prince William, together with former South African Football captain and English FA Ambassador, Lucas Radebe, and popular recording artist Joe Jonas, will be lending support for BPCT’s innovative sport and social development program, Coaching for Conservation (C4C), on June 16, the Day of the African Child.

The event is organized to demonstrate the unique and innovative football-based “Learning from Animals” curriculum. The mission of C4C is to conserve natural resources by using sport to engender self respect, teach lessons about wildlife and inspire a generation of kids who care...more
 

Makgadikgadi Madness - 24 hour ultra challenge

Is it possible to cross the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans in 24 hours? A group of runners is set to tackle the 120 km trek to raise money for Botswana Predator Conservation Trust and the Lady Khama Charitable Trust.

On Saturday, September 11, 2010, five runners, including 2 of the President’s nephews, will begin their journey close to Mosu village ending 24 hours later on the Nata - Maun road. They will cross one of the largest salt flats in the world, an isolated and fairly undisturbed area, bringing attention to the conservation issues in the area. Predator versus farmer issues are a familiar area of friction in Botswana as human pressure on Botswana’s national parks and conservation areas continues. Funds raised will assist in the search for solutions to decrease human/predator friction points, ultimately helping conserve Botswana’s famous predators.
 

Second Annual Dinner and Silent Auction

The second annual dinner and silent auction was held at the Royal Geographical Society in April 2009. The event was an enormous success, raising more than £35,000. We would like to thank everyone who attended the event and made the evening such a success.

We hope to see you all again this year!

BPCT Gala Dinner

Stay tuned for information about the third annual BPCT Gala Dinner and Gallery Show, tentatively scheduled for September 2010 in London. This year's gala will showcase the brilliant work of renowned artist, Neil Taylor.