Kampala, Uganda – The African Wildlife Consultative Forum (AWCF) is being held in Kampala, Uganda from November 13-16, 2018. This year’s AWCF will be our first in Uganda and is the first time Botswana will be attending since 2014.
Winning the Battle Against Poaching by Imparting Value to Wildlife
Yes, a show of force can be a big deterrent in some areas; however, successful anti-poaching programs consist of far more than just a lot of people in uniform.
Namibian Leopard Study Sheds Fresh Light On Species
SCI Foundation is working with the Namibia Professional Hunting Association to conduct the first comprehensive leopard census since 2010/2011.
The Special Weapons and Tactics of Community Game Guards
Wildlife stewardship has become far more than a job opportunity as 1 out of every 10 Namibians belong to a communal conservancy.
Update from the 15th AWCF: Human-Wildlife Conflict
"One of the key benefits of sustainable-use hunting is the direct support of communities and livelihoods of local people"
The 15th African Wildlife Consultative Forum Discussed Leopards, CMS and CITES
"The AWCF is once again serving as an important forum to resolve African game management problems.
SCI Foundation and United Republic of Tanzania Host 15th African Wildlife Consultative Forum
Tanzania recognizes that hunting contributes significantly to conservation, tourism, job creation, and sustainable development, especially in rural areas.
SCI Foundation Prepares for 15th African Wildlife Consultative Forum
The upcoming AWCF will be the first opportunity to discuss the results of the Economic Contributions of Hunting-Related Tourism in Eastern and Southern Africa
SCI Foundation Invests More Than $300,000 for Anti-Poaching in Africa
SCI Foundation has a long history of working in southern and eastern Africa on anti-poaching, investing more than $300,000 since 2010. Our work has supported government agencies, community conservancies, and academic institutions in Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe
Actually, African Elephants Are Not on The Verge of Extinction
Few species are as iconic as the African elephant, the world’s largest terrestrial mammal. With long lifespans, high intelligence, and complex social structures, elephants evoke powerful emotions in people. Long pursued for their ivory, elephants have been increasingly exploited in recent years by certain environmental groups that rely on them for fundraising. We are inundated …
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