Projet

USFWS-AFR1550

PROJET

Nom du projet/programme

Progress on Pangolins (POP): Developing a transdisciplinary MENTOR team to address threats to Central African pangolins and apply conservation actions

Objectif général

To support a conservation effort in Cameroon and Central Africa by developing the capacity of a team of professionals who will work together to design and deliver results-orientated pangolin conservation actions. The project is intended to develop capacity to conserve the three species of pangolins found in Central Africa [Whitebellied pangolin (Phataginus tricuspis), Blackbellied pangolin (Phataginus tetradactyla), and Giant Ground pangolin (Smutsia gigantea)] by training a team who will test innovative actions to address the impacts of poaching and uncontrolled harvest, bushmeat trade, international trafficking for luxury meat and traditional medicine use in Asia, lack of legal systems and wildlife law enforcement and escalating demand.

Financement

172 045 €

Bailleurs

USFWS (Fish and Wildlife Service des États-Unis )

Leaders

WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society)