WORKING IN THE FIELD The use of technology in conservation Dr Liz - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

WORKING IN THE FIELD The use of technology in conservation Dr Liz Greengrass, Head of Conservation, Born Free Foundation Tuesday 15 th January 2019

INTEGRATED WILDLIFE PROTECTION (IWP) The use of technology in conservation Using the latest technology , Born Free is introducing new ways for humans and wild animals to co-exist . And it is our mission to educate the world about how we can live side by side with the worlds most charismatic creatures, instead of wiping them out for ever. Howard Jones, CEO, Born Free Foundation Tuesday 15th January 2019

THE BORN FREE FOUNDATION A leading wildlife charity celebrating its 35 th anniversary this year.  Human-induced threats to biodiversity/wildlife are increasing  Low considerations for/and understanding of animal welfare at all levels of society OUR VISION: COEXISTENCE • A future where peaceful human/animal coexistence is the norm • A future where humans no longer exploit wild animals • A future where wild animals are treated with compassion and respect, free to thrive in the wild

PURPOSE IWPi (Integrated Wildlife Protection interventions) exists to: Provide integrated capabilities , technologies , training and services to organisations which protect wildlife and confront wildlife crime.

OUR IMPACT INTEGRATED INTERVENTIONS FOR WILDLIFE PROTECTION AND COEXISTENCE IMPACT GOAL 1 REPLACE COMPETITION WITH COLLABORATION TO ENSURE THE BEST CONSERVATION HAS A POSSIBLE OUTCOMES COMMON AND MUTUAL Partnerships for comparative advantage PURPOSE Mutual support Shared knowledge Networked learning Open reporting IMPACT GOAL 2 IMPROVE UPON POOR CAPABILITY WILDLIFE PROTECTION BECOMES A PLACE OF Capacity building Integrated process Integrated service Partnerships COMMON EXPERTISE Innovation Best practice IMPACT GOAL 3 WILDLIFE PROTECTION ERADICATE CORRUPTION OR REDUCE IT TO INSIGNIFICANT LEVELS AND CONSERVATION Education Policy & governance support BECOMES A COMMON Economic alternatives Evidence gathering Effective prosecution Deterrence GOOD

OPERATING PRINCIPLES 1. CLARITY OF VISION, LEADERSHIP AND POSITIONING 2. BUILD UNDERSTANDING AND EXPERTISE 3. PROVIDE ROBUST AND EFFECTIVE CAPABILITY 4. DEVELOP AND DELIVER INNOVATIVE FUNDING MODELS

IWP • A strategic priority for Born Free • Most areas of work are already underway (community education, support to ranger services, IWT policy, protected area management….) across all Tiers of Born Free work. Deployment of emerging technologies and protective strategies where needed:  defined as IWPi (IWP Interventions) In practice; we will explore and support the very best options for service support, including: • Aerial platforms such as autogyros • Secure communications • Advanced surveillance optics and sensors • Tracking and intelligence technologies • Properly trained and equipped ranger services • Detection, enforcement and prosecution

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IWPi PARTNERS IWPi is a Community Interest Company (CIC), registered in the UK, which brings together four partners. They are: Chimera Aviation Ltd - innovative and highly capable low-cost aerial surveillance and observation aircraft, air operations planning and standards, audit and training, pilot and observer training and instruction; Kinetic Six Ltd - a specialist in tracking, communications and command and control services, systems and equipment, with 7 years of experience supporting conservation in Africa; Endangered Species Protection Agency (ESPA), a specialist training, mentoring and anti-poaching operation, not-for-profit provider; Themis Ltd, an intelligence, rule of law and anti-corruption consultancy that provides investigative and prosecutorial education and direct services, internationally.

KEEP WILDLIFE IN THE WILD

KEEP WILDLIFE IN THE WILD