Wild Horizons and the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust demonstrate their strong commitment to environmental sustainability through the introduction of alternative energy solutions in rural communities. Recognizing the harmful effects of deforestation on both local habitats and global ecosystems, they have actively promoted the use of biogas digesters. In regions where trees are being extensively cut for firewood, these digesters provide a sustainable and practical alternative.

Utilizing readily available resources like domestic animal dung and water, biogas digesters offer a renewable energy source that reduces the need for firewood. Zimbabwe’s electricity shortages have intensified reliance on firewood, accelerating deforestation and leading to the loss of hundreds of thousands of hectares annually. Against this backdrop, the biogas digester emerges as a crucial solution, addressing the root causes of deforestation by curbing the demand for wood fuel while offering a viable and eco-friendly energy alternative.

Since 2024 the Trust has helped:

• Fund 10 biogas digesters