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The KaF-Wild project is a 60-month initiative in Zambia's Lower Kafue Basin designed to secure biodiversity and promote socio-economic benefits. It focuses on four main components: strengthening institutional and legal frameworks for wildlife conservation, improving coexistence between people and wildlife in protected habitats, diversifying wildlife conservation financing, and enhancing communications and knowledge management. The project targets the restoration of 3,000 hectares of wetland and the improved management of 622,900 hectares of protected areas, including Blue Lagoon and Lochinvar National Parks. It specifically addresses threats such as poaching, human-wildlife conflict, and the spread of invasive Mimosa pigra. The project is implemented in coordination with a sister project, KaF-Adapt, and is supported by a total GEF financing of $6,503,167, including agency fees.

The Stakeholder Engagement Plan for the Kaf-Adapt project in Zambia's Lower Kafue Basin outlines a framework for involving government entities, NGOs, private sector actors, and local communities in climate adaptation efforts. The project, funded by the Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) with approximately $2,760,000, focuses on water security, rangeland management, and resilient value chains. It identifies key stakeholders across national and sub-national levels, including the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment (MGEE) and various traditional chiefdoms. The plan includes a structured Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) to handle complaints within 7 to 10 working days and sets specific monitoring indicators to track beneficiary engagement and gender inclusivity.