Saving
species
African
Crane
Conservation programme
Cranes are ‘flagship’ species for conservation. Wetlands and grasslands that support cranes are two of South Africa’s most threatened habitat types, destroyed by mining, development, and overuse. By conserving cranes, we conserve the wetland and grassland ecosystems that provide them, us, and other species with essential goods and services.
4
species
7
countries
37
pack members
birds of prey
programme
The EWT’s Birds of Prey Programme aims to improve population trends of threatened birds of prey in southern Africa and ultimately improve the conservation status of priority species. We are committed to protecting key species and the spaces they depend on.
13
species
6
countries
5
pack members
carnivore
conservation programme
Although Africa’s carnivores are celebrated and attract tourists from all over, they face grave threats and are among the most Endangered mammals in Africa. The Endangered Wildlife Trust conserves southern Africa’s carnivores by reducing threats to their survival and protecting and restoring their habitats.
3
species
4
countries
10
pack members
conservation
canine
unit
The EWT’s Canine Conservation Unit (CCU) is a special project established to support the conservation efforts of the EWT through scent detection and tracking dog services. The unit is also available as a service provider to our conservation partners, private landowners and other stakeholders, where dogs can perform a variety of priority conservation-focused tasks.Â
8
dogs
5
pack members
Threatened
amphibian
programme
The EWT’s Threatened Amphibian Programme is the only NGO-based programme dedicated to conserving threatened amphibians and reptiles in southern Africa. We focus on reducing threats to priority species, protecting important freshwater and terrestrial habitats, and increasing people’s awareness of the importance of these often under-prioritised animals.
10
species
1
country
9
pack members
wildlife
and energy
programme
The EWT’s Wildlife and Energy Programme addresses the negative interactions between wildlife and electrical infrastructure. We develop innovative methods to reduce these interactions, work to positively influence the wildlife management policies of utilities, and ultimately phase out problematic processes and hardware.
5
projects
7
countries
8
pack members
wildlife
in trade
programme
Illegal wildlife trade and unregulated legal trade are significant threats to wildlife locally and globally. Southern Africa is targeted for illegal wildlife trade because of its wide range of plants and animals. The EWT’s Wildlife in Trade Programme aims to reduce trade-related threats that impact the survival of wild animals and plants.
5
species
5
countries
2
pack members
vultures
for africa
African vultures have declined drastically over the last 30 years, and four of the 11 species are now Critically Endangered. The EWT’s Vultures for Africa Programme implements specific actions that address poisoning as the most significant threat to African vultures
7
Species
17
countries
6,5k
People trained
