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WCC 2016 Res 014 - Activity Report

Información general
Constituyente de la UICN: 
Endangered Wildlife Trust
Tipo de Constituyente de la UICN: 
IUCN Member
Período de actividades: 
2018
Ámbito geográfico: 
África
País/Territorio: 
Botswana
Kenya
Malawi
Mozambique
Namibia
South Africa
Zambia
In implementing this Resolution your organization has worked/consulted with...
Qué otros Miembros de la UICN están o han estado implicados en la implementación de esta Resolución?: 
Administracao Nacional das Areas de Conservacao ( ANAC ) / Mozambique
Ministry of Forestry, Fisheries & The Environment ( DEA ) / South Africa
BirdLife International / United Kingdom
Qué Comisiones de la UICN están o han estado implicados en la implementación de esta Resolución?: 
F717E09E-5094-E611-97F4-005056BA6623
Si el Secretariado de la UICN está o ha estado implicado en la implementación de esta Resolución?: 
No
Enumere otros actores (no-Miembros de la UICN) que hayan estado implicados en la implementación de esta Resolución: 
The Peregrine Fund, Hawk Conservancy Trust, Raptors Botswana, NARREC, Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Zambia), Zambia Carnivore Project, African Parks, African Lion Working Group, Gorongosa Management Authority
Implementación
Indicate and briefly describe any actions that have been carried out to implement this Resolution: 
Acci�nDescripciónStatus
Capacitaci�nThe EWT conducted Wildlife Poisoning Response training to 247 learners from the conservation, veterinary and law enforcement sectors in South Africa, Mozambique, Malawi, Kenya and Botswana. Following the training of trainers in Kenya at the end of 2016 and in September 2018, a further 400+ people have received training in this regard in Kenya during 2018.On-going
Convocar a partes interesadas/creaci�n de redesSee comments on the Wildlife Poisoning Workshop hosted by DEA in Pretoria in August 2018. A lead poisoning focus group has been established and will focus on addressing the threat of lead poisoning to wildlife and people in southern Africa. the first workshop for this group is scheduled for the 18th and 19th of February 2019.On-going
Educaci�n/Comunicaci�n/Concientizaci�nWe are currently working on awareness materials aimed at all sectors of society with regard to the human health risk associated with the use of wildlife products acquired by means of poisoning which will be dissemenated through our various networks upon completion, probably towards mid-2019.On-going
Recaudaci�n de fondosThe EWT has secured a significant grant from the US Fish and Wildlife Service in September 2018. The funding will be used to conduct further Poisoning Response Training in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Zambia working with a range of in-country partners aiming to train at least another 50 individuals per country. We will also identify individuals in these target countries and conduct train-the-trainer workshops to enable them to also conduct training in this regard independently within their areas of operation.On-going
Influencia pol�tica/promoci�n de pol�ticasThe EWT has been working in support of the South African Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) towards the implementation of the CMS guidelines for the prevention of poisoning of wildlife in the SADC region. A workshop to discuss implementation and cross-border cooperation in this regard was hosted by DEA in Pretoria in August 2018. DEA has also engaged in the drafting of a National Conservation Action Plan for Vultures based on the CMS Vulture MsAP which includes a significant focus on the combatting of wildlife poisoning which is the most significant threat that impact these birds. Similar discussions have also been engaged with Botswana, Mozambique and Kenya. As a result of the Wildlife Poisoning Response Workshop conducted in Kenya in 2016, the Kenya Wildlife Service in February 2018 has formally adopted a protocol to combat illegal wildlife poisoning within Kenya and all their conservation staff will be trained in this regard.On-going
Actividades t�cnicas/cient�ficasContinue the management and maintenance of the African Wildlife Poisoning Database that attempts to capture and collate data on all wildlife poisoning incidents in Africa that are known. The database also has an App that enables people in the field to up-load data directly after registration. Data from this database was instrumental in drafting a range of poisoning risk and maps for incusion in the CMS Vulture MsAP.On-going
Indique cuáles han sido los resultados/logros obtenidos en el marco de las actividades realizadas: 
All actions are on-going.
More than 2000 individuals in 8 countries in east and southern Africa have been trained in Poisoning Response to date.
There have been a number of notable successes in areas targeted for training with significant reduction in the number of mortalities recorded during incidents where training has been used and effective poisoning response strategies have been implemented.
¿Qué esfuerzos se están llevando a cabo para superar dichos obstáculos?: 
The two most significant challenges in terms of implementation is lack of awareness and will from national governments with regard to this important matter. As reported, some progress has been made in terms of engagement with government in certain countries, but a lot more needs to be done, especially in West Africa. Capacity to analyse collected samples is often lacking many African countries.
Indique y describa brevemente las actividades que se realizarán en el futuro para la implementación de esta Resolución: 
Acción FuturaDescripción
Capacitaci�nExpand the network of training who can assist with conducting Poisoning Response Training across southern and east Africa with a view to expanding said activities to West Africa in the next 2-3 years as capacity allows. Continue with the training of target groups in identified wildlife poisoning hotspots to reduce the impact of and number of mortlaities during incidents. Target to have trained at least 4000 learners across Africa by 2023.
Convocar a partes interesadas/creaci�n de redesParticipation in and support of the work of the CMS Wildlife Poisoning Working Group. Continue to participate in the working of the southern African Wildlife Poisoning Working Group.
Educaci�n/Comunicaci�n/Concientizaci�nWork on a range of awareness materials in appropriate languages to create greater awareness of this threat among the public. Engagement with chemical manufacturers and distributors in terms of their civil responsibilities related to the threat posed by the products they manufacture and sell. Greater engagement with government in terms of awareness of the threat and more effective enforcement of existing policies and legislation.
Influencia pol�tica/promoci�n de pol�ticasGreater engagement with government in terms of awareness of the threat and more effective enforcement of existing policies and legislation. Encouraging governments to implement the various resolutions related to wildlife poisoning at national level.
Actividades t�cnicas/cient�ficasWorking towards improving capacity and more innovative protocols with regard to sample collection and analysis. Facilitate more effective capture and collation of wildlife poisoning data from all range countries.
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