From 16-18 October 2018, SCIONA was represented at the SADC TFAC Network Meeting at the Southern African Wildlife College. Members were present from all SADC states (except Madagascar and Mauritius), USAID, IUCN, Peace Parks Foundation, additional NGOs in the region and academic institutions. The SCIONA project was presented and feedback was very positive, especially in the approach the project is undertaking concerning community development.

The objectives of the meeting were: