WCC 2016 Res 022 - Activity Report

General Information

Period covered
IUCN Constituent
Wildlife Clubs of Kenya
IUCN Constituent type
IUCN Member organisation
Activities carried out to implement this Resolution
Relevant operative para(s) of Res/Rec Activities Overview Description Status
Field activities
(v) Protecting the Critically Endangered Ruppells’ griffon and the Endangered Egyptian vulture in Kwenia Valley.
Kwenia Valley Important Bird Area is home to one of the highest populations of Critically Endangered Ruppells’ griffon and the Endangered Egyptian vultures. The ongoing WCK project involves building vulture conservation knowledge, skills and interest amongst the children, construction of a vulture information centre, engaging the children in vulture watching and Eco walks, students playing the role of monitoring vulture poisoning cases and as vulture champions.
On-going

Actors involved in these activities

IUCN Members
Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife ( Kenya )
IUCN Commissions
IUCN Commission on Education and Communication 2021-2025
IUCN Secretariat
No
Other non-IUCN related organisations
Africa Conservation Centre, Minara Nature Foundation
Report status
Published
Constituent type
IUCN Member