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AWF Statement at Sustainable Blue Economy Conference
- 11/26/18
- Nairobi, Kenya
As the primary advocate for the protection of wildlife and wild lands as an essential part of a modern and prosperous Africa, the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) recognizes that the blue economy is critical to sustaining Africa’s life support systems.
AWF Supports D.C. Council’s Push to Ban Ivory and Rhino Horn Sales
- 11/23/18
- Washington, D.C.
The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) urges the D.C. Council to enact a proposed bill seeking to stop trade in ivory and rhino horn. The Council is currently considering a draft Elephant Ivory and Rhinoceros Horn Trafficking Prohibition bill that will outlaw the importation, sale, purchase, barter or possession with intent to sell ivory and rhino horn products. This comes barely a year after a study by the National Geographic described Washington D.C. as the new hub for ivory trade.
AWF Urges the Chinese Government to Reinstate Ban on Rhino and Tiger Parts
- 10/30/18
- Washington, D.C.
On Monday, China’s State Council released a statement declaring that rhino and tiger parts from farmed animals can now be used "in medical research and healing" in "qualified hospitals by qualified doctors," which reverses a 1993 ban that was allowed to lapse. "There is absolutely no scientific data to prove that rhino horn is medicine," said Dr. Philip Muruthi, AWF Chief Scientist and VP of Species Protection. "We have a moral obligation to tell people the truth."
AWF to Invest $25 Million in African Efforts to Counter the Illegal Wildlife Trade
- 10/11/18
- London
The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) will invest $25 million over the next four years to support efforts by African governments and local communities to protect wildlife and wild lands on the continent.
AWF Emphasizes African Leadership at Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference
- 10/10/18
- London, U.K.
“Evidence from our work shows that we can win this war.” — AWF President Kaddu Sebunya
The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) is doubling down on our commitment to support African governments and local communities to fight the threat of poaching.