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Andre.BOTHA
on Thu, 02/07/2019 - 08:37
General Information
Resolution
46431
IUCN Constituent
Endangered Wildlife Trust
IUCN Constituent type
IUCN Member organisation
Period covered
Geographic scope
Africa
Country/Territory
Botswana
Kenya
Malawi
Mozambique
Namibia
South Africa
Zambia
Actors involved in implementing this Resolution:
IUCN Members
Administracao Nacional das Areas de Conservacao ( Mozambique )
Ministry of Forestry, Fisheries & The Environment ( South Africa )
BirdLife International ( United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland )
IUCN Commissions
F717E09E-5094-E611-97F4-005056BA6623
IUCN Secretariat
No
Other non-IUCN related organisations
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
II. Implementation
Activities carried out to implement this Resolution
Activity
Capacity-building
Description and results/achievements of activities:
The 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.
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.
Status
On-going
Activity
Convene stakeholders/Networking
Description and results/achievements of activities:
See 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.
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.
Status
On-going
Activity
Education/Communication/Raising awareness
Description and results/achievements of activities:
We 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.
Status
On-going
Activity
Fundraising
Description and results/achievements of activities:
The 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.
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.
Status
On-going
Activity
Policy influencing/advocacy
Description and results/achievements of activities:
The 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.
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.
Status
On-going
Activity
Scientific/technical activities
Description and results/achievements of activities:
Continue 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.
Status
On-going
Describe any challenges encountered in implementing this Resolution and the measures taken
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.
Please report on the result /achievement of the actions taken
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.
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.
Identify and briefly describe what future actions/activities are planned for the implementation of this Resolution
Future action / activity
Capacity-building
Description
Expand 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.
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.
Future action / activity
Convene stakeholders/Networking
Description
Participation 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.
Continue to participate in the working of the southern African Wildlife Poisoning Working Group.
Future action / activity
Education/Communication/Raising awareness
Description
Work 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.
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.
Future action / activity
Policy influencing/advocacy
Description
Greater 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.
Encouraging governments to implement the various resolutions related to wildlife poisoning at national level.
Future action / activity
Scientific/technical activities
Description
Working 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.
Facilitate more effective capture and collation of wildlife poisoning data from all range countries.
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