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WCC 2020 Res 054 - Activity Report

Submitted by Adrian.LOMBARD on Sun, 09/18/2022 - 11:58
General Information
Engaging the private sector to combat wildlife trafficking
IUCN Constituent: 
IUCN CEM Sustainable Use and Management of Ecosystems Thematic Group 2021-2025
IUCN Constituent type: 
Period covered: 
2021
Geographic scope: 
Global
In implementing this Resolution your organization has worked/consulted with...
IUCN Members: 
International Association for Falconry and Conservation of Birds of Prey ( IAF ) / Belgium
IUCN Commissions: 
IUCN Commission on Ecosystem Management 2021-2025 (CEM)
IUCN Secretariat: 
No
Other non-IUCN related organisations: 
European Sustainable Use Group (ESUG) CMS Raptors MoU Saker Task Force.
Implementation
Indicate and briefly describe any actions that have been carried out to implement this Resolution: 
ActionDescriptionStatus
Capacity-buildingCollaboration with enthusiastic young conservationists, who are involved in the IAF Youth and Translations Groups, and who provide the translation capacity for our Portals, has encouraged dissemination of an understanding of sustainable use and the concerns relating to illegal trafficking. The intention of www.sakernet.org is to communicate with relevant users of the saker falcon across its range and to provide information to them as well as establishing their concerns and perceptions. This provides a valuable access to address unsustainable and illegal use and to provide information and possible support for whistle-blowers. These developments provide the means to engage with governments, law-enforcement agencies and the private sector and influence their approach to illegal trafficking. On-going
Education/Communication/Raising awareness1) The major ongoing project of the SUME Thematic Group is the development of the multilingual internet portal: www.naturalliance.org which is designed to provide information, at grass-roots level, on the value and management of sustainable use of biodiversity and ecosystems and which is now available in multiple national and regional sites and, currently, in 42 languages. This Portal targets people seeking information on aspects of sustainable use and provides information that can be used to influence the private sector and governments, encouraging appropriate actions as envisaged in Points 2, 3, 4, and 6 0f this resolution. This portal has involved collaboration with the International Association for Falconry and the Conservation of Birds of Prey (IAF) who have provided translation capacity, the European Sustainable Use Group (ESUG) who have assisted with content and Anatrak Pty Lt which has provided IT development and support. Through this Portal, awareness of illegal unsustainable trafficking is developed and so combatted. 2) SUME is actively engaged in the Saker Task Force of the CMS Raptors MoU. A significant focus of this Group is to address illegal trafficking of the saker falcon – including cyber-trafficking. We have developed, in collaboration with the IAF and BirdLife International, a multilingual portal: www.sakernet.org which is currently available in 10 languages relevant to the saker range-states. The purpose of this portal has been to establish communication with falconers, trappers and traders and create awareness of saker conservation issues through building trust. There are plans to enhance this portal to address illegal trafficking and manage any legal sustainable trade and exactly meets the requirements of Points 2, 3, 4, and 6 of this Resolution On-going
Please report on the result /achievement of the actions taken: 
As stated above, www.naturalliance now has multiple regional and national sites and is available in 42 different languages. Further development of this is ongoing.
Sakernet is now available in 10 relevant languages covering the principal languages within the saker falcon range-states. There is on-going discussion within the Saker Task Force relating to further enhancement and use of this porta to address illegal trade.
What challenges have you encountered in implementing this Resolution and what measures have you taken to overcome them?: 
The requirements of this resolution fall comfortably within the ongoing projects that the SUME Thematic Group is undertaking. Limitations relate to funding and volunteer support and our major concern relates to finding funding to continue IT support and development.
Identify and briefly describe what future actions are planned for the implementation of this Resolution: 
Future ActionDescription
Capacity-buildingOngoing development as described above
Education/Communication/Raising awarenessOngoing development as described above
Additional Information
External link(s): 
www.naturalliance.org