Empowering Protected Area Technicians with IT skills through Cisco Networking Academy

Many of us remember the iconic scene from Disney’s The Lion King where Mufasa teaches Simba about the “circle of life:” a powerful metaphor illustrating the interconnectedness of all living beings and the delicate balance of nature.

Protecting that ecosystem is the core mission of the Connected Conservation Foundation, which, in partnership with Cisco, is training and empowering individuals worldwide to safeguard protected areas and species, with the support of Cisco Networking Academy courses.

A decade of partnership: Cisco and the Connected Conservation Foundation

For over ten years, Cisco has partnered with the Connected Conservation Foundation (CCF) to harness technology in safeguarding biodiversity hotspots across Africa and beyond. This collaboration has evolved from focusing on protecting rhinos to deploying advanced digital tools across 35 conservancies in 15 countries.

Together, they tackle…