KWIBI

06/07/2022

"Research underscores the importance of large mammals as ecosystem engineers, shaping natural processes and sequestering carbon."

KWIBI is a technology tool to record and reward large mammals' presence in an ecosystem.

In development at the Botswana Institute for Technology Research and Innovation - BITRI, it is currently under beta testing.

We look forward to launching soon.

Watch this space.

With a growing number of studies demonstrating the importance of large mammals to healthy ecosystems, scientists are proposing concrete plans to reintroduce these animals to the wild. The return of just 20 species to native habitats, they say, could be a boon to biodiversity.

23/06/2022

KWIBI is a tool that supports tourism. This is a good opportunity for those wanting to get into the industry.

Hello, we are giving away 20 slots to those interested in attending the 4th Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit and Challenge. Email us at: [email protected] NOW to claim your virtual or in-person slot for the event billed for July 26-29, 2022 in Windhoek, Namibia. Slots will be given on a first come first serve basis.

07/04/2022

KWIBI is designed to do precisely this - benefit communities who live with elephants. KWIBI is able to geofence corridors.

The first of three social - ecological surveys currently being conducted by our team looks at the current understanding of elephant corridors, vulnerability to crop raiding by elephants and coping strategies currently practiced by farmers. The aim of the survey is to use the data to improve outreach and awareness of corridors and to investigate ways in which corridors can bring benefits back to communities living with elephants. Follow us this week as we share the details on our social-ecological surveys.

07/04/2022

The miracle of the Okavango reminds us of the bounty that nature provides, if we let her do her thing. The juxtaposition of the source area, where she isn't protected, to the outgrowth area, where she is, is highlighted here.
KWIBI is a tool that benefits people while protecting nature.

For a limited time only, the award-winning nature documentary, 'Into the Okavango’ has been made available to all South Africans.

03/11/2021

For those who missed the live presentation, here's a link to the recorded version. It shows that KWIBI is a homegrown solution to many problems facing people and wildlife today.

Please get in touch if you have any questions.

Botswana Institute for Technology Research and Innovation - BITRI

Clarissa Hughes shares the story of how the study of indigenous starlore led to the development of potentially game-changing technology.

27/10/2021

A reminder for tomorrow night's webinar. How the study of indigenous starlore led to the development of game-changing technology. Doors open at 18h30, presentation starts at 19h00. Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/w/89129130075?tk=1kcSjwF2TJ1JebHr9fT2jrxhw9_myOE-BrqHfs6_maU.DQMAAAAUwIKYWxZFdlc2VkhfWFFRS2RoZjY4T3hnZjhRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

22/10/2021

Our CEO will present the story of KWIBI, Africa’s own solution to wildlife degradation, on the Leaders for Conservation in Africa platform. Doors open at 18h30, presentation starts at 19h00 on 28th October 2021.
Register for the talk here. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sdeCprTsqHdGr2NWRniv11fdSbvROJ1xa

30/09/2021

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE, BOTSWANA. 55 YEARS YOUNG.

03/03/2021

With the world turning to rewilding as a means to restore ecosystem balance, to mitigate the effects of climate change, it’s important to celebrate wildlife. The presence of wildlife signals a healthy ecosystem. As an African proverb puts it: where the lion walks the grass is green.

KWIBI is an African technology solution to the problem of ecosystem degradation and wildlife crime. It is currently under development at Botswana Institute for Technology Research and Innovation - BITRI.

What makes KWIBI special? It rewards people who live with wildlife.

We look forward to rolling this product out soon. In the meantime, if you would like to know more, please get in touch with us at [email protected].

03/02/2021

Bo mme, this is a chance to lead.

Invitation to Batswana women

03/10/2020

It was great to talk to Kalahari research and conservation - KRC this week about how camera traps can be incorporated into KWIBI. KWIBI's easily accessible information and reports will make KRC's work easier. KWIBI is a tool that assists researchers, tourists and government departments, as well as providing incentives to local communities to conserve the wildlife they live with. It’s a 100% homegrown Botswana product.

13/11/2019

Conservation isn't a nice-to-have, it's an essential ingredient in mitigating climate change.

KWIBI uses technology to restore and protect ecosystems.

“The letter focuses on six key objectives: replacing fossil fuels; cutting pollutants like methane and soot; RESTORING AND PROTECTING ECOSYSTEMS; eating less meat; converting the economy to one that is carbon-free and stabilising population growth.”

‘Despite 40 years of major global negotiations, we conduct business as usual and have failed to address this crisis,’ group says