Co-founder of Mozambican conservation project wins Prince William Award

Colleen Begg, cofounder of the Niassa Carnivore Project in Mozambique, received the Prince William Award for Conservation in Africa 2026. The award was presented by Prince William in London during the Tusk Conservation Awards, recognizing her over 30 years of dedication to nature conservation. Begg has worked in Niassa for over two decades, focusing on wildlife protection and community development. The Niassa Carnivore Project, established in 2003, collaborates with local communities to protect large carnivores and mitigate human-wildlife conflicts. Despite facing security challenges, including an attack in 2025, Begg's commitment to conservation and community partnerships remains strong. She also co-founded Women for the Environment Africa in 2017 to empower women leaders in environmental conservation.