De Beers, National Geographic Form Partnership to Protect Botswana’s Okavango Delta 

GABORONE - Mining giant De Beers and the National Geographic Society have announced a partnership to protect the waters and endangered animals of Botswana's iconic Okavango Delta. The vast UNESCO World Heritage wetland is threatened by climate change and agricultural activities.

The five-year project, “Okavango Eternal,” will see De Beers and National Geographic work with local communities to deliver ecological solutions aimed at preserving the 16,000 square kilometers of the delta.    Bruce Cleaver, De Beers Group CEO, says in a statement the company is committed to preserving the delta for future generations.     He says the project will help protect the delta’s source waters and ensure the protection of wildlife corridors to ensure the free movement of animals.