Cuvango: An environmental conservation and ecotourism development project called 'Cuvango Verde Vivo' (Cuvango Green Alive) is being implemented in this municipality in Huíla Province, the local administrator, Luís Paulo Ndala, announced on Sunday. The ongoing initiative aims to strengthen the protection of ecosystems and local biodiversity, with emphasis on the preservation of fauna and flora, as well as the efficient management of conservation areas, in partnership with Fazenda Capunda, the largest private wildlife park in southern Angola. According to Angola Press News Agency, the project, the second of its kind in the region, foresees the protection of at least 14 species of fauna, the fight against poaching, and the preservation of sensitive natural habitats. It also aims to promote environmental awareness actions among local communities, involving more than a thousand citizens in educational campaigns. Objectives include ensuring the effective protection of existing conservation areas, increasing the p otential for ecotourism in the municipality, and involving communities, young people, students, and tour operators in promoting sustainable practices. The project was conceived in 2024 and involves approximately 150 people directly, including environmental technicians, inspectors, guards, and community members, with funding from the General State Budget (OGE) and support from the Huíla Provincial Government. Ecological tourism, also dubbed ecotourism, is a type of travel focused on contact with nature, interpreting the environment, and promoting conservation, environmental education, and the sustainable development of local communities. The practice involves activities such as hiking, wildlife observation, diving, and tree climbing, prioritizing low impact. Among its main characteristics and benefits are conservation and education, through information that helps to understand the fauna and flora, encouraging the preservation of natural heritage and environmental awareness. Sustainability is another benefit, because unlike conventional tourism, this type of tourism seeks to harmonize the inspection process with the maintenance of the ecosystem. Other benefits are related to income generation for local communities, appreciation of the region's cultural and natural heritage, and the provision of personalized experiences focused on assessing and respecting the limits of nature. Cuvango is located 356 kilometers east of Lubango and holds one of the richest ecosystems in Huíla, supported by two permanent watercourses. The Cubango and Cutato both cover the Okavango Delta.