Lilongwe Wildlife Trust operates amid severe habitat loss, deforestation, wildlife trafficking, bushmeat hunting, snaring, pollution and increasing human–wildlife conflict. Poverty, food insecurity and dependence on charcoal and natural resources can intensify pressure on forests and protected areas. Rescued animals often require costly specialist care, while monitoring remote landscapes demands reliable equipment, skilled staff and long-term funding. Corruption, organised cross-border crime and gaps in scientific knowledge add further complexity to achieving lasting conservation results.

Solving these challenges would allow more rescued animals to return safely to the wild, reduce poaching and trafficking, and strengthen protection for Malawi’s threatened species. Healthier, better-connected landscapes would support biodiversity, water security, climate resilience and community livelihoods. Stronger justice systems would deter wildlife and forest crime, while education and locally led conservation would help people benefit from protecting nature. The result would be safer coexistence between communities and wildlife and more resilient ecosystems for future generations.