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WCC 2020 Res 038 - Activity Report

General Information
IUCN Constituent: 
Wildlife Protection Society of India
IUCN Constituent type: 
IUCN Member
Period covered: 
2022
Geographic scope: 
South and East Asia
Country/Territory: 
India
In implementing this Resolution your organization has worked/consulted with...
IUCN Members: 
Wildlife Protection Society of India ( WPSI ) / India
Implementation
Indicate and briefly describe any actions that have been carried out to implement this Resolution: 
ActionDescriptionStatus
Field activitiesIn 2022, WPSI made significant contributions to wildlife conservation and combatting wildlife crime in India. We provided crucial assistance and information to regional enforcement agencies, resulting in the registration of 24 wildlife crime cases and the apprehension of 67 alleged wildlife criminals. Through 11 specialized law enforcement workshops, we also enhanced the capacity of 710 forest department personnel. Our efforts extended beyond enforcement, as we actively gathered information, conducted community outreach, and conducted field inquiries to increase awareness and understanding of wildlife crime, its trends, and hotspots.On-going
Please report on the result /achievement of the actions taken: 
Our multifaceted approach to curbing wildlife poaching and combating illegal wildlife trade, including information gathering, supporting enforcement authorities, knowledge dissemination, capacity building, and awareness generation, plays a vital role in enhancing the treatment of wildlife crime as a serious crime in India.
Identify and briefly describe what future actions are planned for the implementation of this Resolution: