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AWF Statement About US Government’s Recent Decision on Trophy Hunting
- 11/16/17
- Washington, D.C.
The U.S Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) confirmed that it intends to lift the ban on importation of elephant and lion trophies from Zambia and Zimbabwe. While the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) acknowledges that well-managed hunting can play a role in financing conservation, we are opposed to the hunting of elephants, lions, and rhinos due to the ongoing poaching crisis and plummeting population numbers. Africa’s elephant population has declined by 30 percent in seven years, and according to the IUCN Red List there could be as few as 20,000 lions.
AWF Statement on Secretary Zinke’s proposed International Wildlife Conservation Council
- 11/15/17
- Washington, D.C.
Last Wednesday, November 8, Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke announced the establishment of the International Wildlife Conservation Council (IWCC). Whereas the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) would typically applaud such an effort by the U.S. government, the mandate and proposed membership of the IWCC shows that this council will be focused on promoting the hunting industry, not conservation.
Africa Needs Practical Solutions, Not Promises, to Tackle Climate Change
- 11/13/17
- Nairobi
With the 23rd Conference of the Parties (COP23) underway in Bonn, German, world leaders, and conservation stakeholders are seeking to negotiate and outline how to implement the Paris Agreement. The agreement now signed by all countries—after Syria announced on November 7 that it would sign the agreement, leaving the U.S. as the only country opposing the global pact—is an attempt to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help poorer countries adapt to the adverse effects of climate change.
Boost to Regional Tourism as Uganda Streamlines Immigration Restrictions
- 10/06/17
- Nairobi
Tourists will be able to fly directly into Uganda’s pristine national parks without needing first to clear immigration at the country’s international airport.
Ma Weidu Speaks Out Against Rhino Horn Collectibles on World Rhino Day
- 09/22/17
- Washington, D.C.
Ma Weidu: Collectables rooted in killing are valueless
Media and conservation groups joined renowned Chinese collector Ma Weidu on World Rhino Day to release his new PSA on protecting rhinos. Hosted by National Geographic’s Traveler magazine along with the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) and WildAid, the “Travel for Earth” event focused on ecotourism, highlighting experiences to see rhinos.