US-GOV-9-F13AP00988-58790 Department of the Interior Funds will support the operating costs of anti-poaching scouts in two forest reserves that serve as one of the last refuges for elephants near Lake Malawi. Specific activities will include operating costs for the team of twenty scouts and a manager, rations and equipment for patrols, installation of a new radio communications system, basic training, and agricultural extension work and fence maintenance to minimize conflict with local farmers. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Action Group Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 68075 Wildlife Action Group Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F13AP00988-58801 Department of the Interior Operations support for the Wildlife Action Group - Malawi for the protection of the Thuma Forest Reserve and Dedza-Salima Forest Reserve elephant population, 2012 Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Action Group Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 68181 Wildlife Action Group Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Contributed Funds US-GOV-9-F19AP00463-59245 Department of the Interior (1) a participatory review of existing government capacity to identify opportunities for enhancing efficiency and effectiveness; (2) development of a species identification system for CITES Appendix I and II species; (3) investigative activities of the Wildlife Crime Investigation Unit to pursue wildlife trafficking cases; (4) continuation of on-the-job training for prosecutors and magistrates; (5) capacity-building for a unit that manages all live confiscated CITES-listed species (both plants and animals); and (6) implementation of campaigns that will lead to a reduction in wildlife crime. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Lilongwe Wildlife Trust Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 130484 Lilongwe Wildlife Trust Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -130484 Lilongwe Wildlife Trust Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 130,484 US-GOV-9-F16AP00917-62003 Department of the Interior This project provides support to protect elephants in Thuma and Dedza-Salima forest reserves west of Lake Malawi from poaching pressure and agricultural encroachment. Specific activities will include continued patrolling for the core forested area that provides essential habitat to the elephants, and construction and staffing of a new patrol camp in the remote western part of Thuma Reserve in order to reduce illegal charcoal harvesting and promote restoration of the forest. In addition, funds will be used for a liaison officer and outreach activities to support education programs, wildlife clubs, and sustainable income generating programs for communities outside the reserves. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Action Group Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 103671 Wildlife Action Group Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 103,671 US-GOV-9-F16AP00917-62002 Department of the Interior This project provides support to protect elephants in Thuma and Dedza-Salima forest reserves west of Lake Malawi from poaching pressure and agricultural encroachment. Specific activities will include continued patrolling for the core forested area that provides essential habitat to the elephants, and construction and staffing of a new patrol camp in the remote western part of Thuma Reserve in order to reduce illegal charcoal harvesting and promote restoration of the forest. In addition, funds will be used for a liaison officer and outreach activities to support education programs, wildlife clubs, and sustainable income generating programs for communities outside the reserves. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Action Group Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 103671 Wildlife Action Group Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F19AP00463-59243 Department of the Interior A participatory review of existing government capacity to identify opportunities for enhancing efficiency and effectiveness; development of a species identification system for CITES Appendix I and II species; investigative activities of the Wildlife Crime Investigation Unit to pursue wildlife trafficking cases; continuation of on-the-job training for prosecutors and magistrates; capacity-building for a unit that manages all live confiscated CITES-listed species (both plants and animals); and implementation of campaigns that will lead to a reduction in wildlife crime. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Lilongwe Wildlife Trust Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 68340 Lilongwe Wildlife Trust Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Resource Management 198,824 US-GOV-9-F17AP00777 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to counter wildlife trafficking in Malawi by strengthening the wildlife crime justice sector through improved legislation and regulatory measures; education, training, and capacitybuilding; and improved court outcomes. The project will have a focus on CITES-listed species and address regulatory loopholes, corruption, and weak and inconsistent sentencing for wildlife trafficking crimes. Specific activities will include: (1) developing, passing, and publicizing new regulations in order to realize full enforcement of the new legislation; (2) developing sentencing guidelines for serious wildlife crimes in accordance with new legislation; (3) conducting quarterly case review workshops in Malawi for prosecutors, private litigators, and the judiciary. U.S. Agency for International Development Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Lilongwe Wildlife Trust Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 92241 Lilongwe Wildlife Trust Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Resource Management 28722 Lilongwe Wildlife Trust Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity Agency for International Development, Development Assistance -27318 Lilongwe Wildlife Trust Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity Agency for International Development, Development Assistance 119,559 US-GOV-9-F13AP00988-58864 Department of the Interior Operations support for the Wildlife Action Group - Malawi for the protection of the Thuma Forest Reserve and Dedza-Salima Forest Reserve elephant population, 2012 Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Action Group Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 105 Wildlife Action Group Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Contributed Funds US-GOV-9-F13AP00988-58865 Department of the Interior Funds will support the operating costs of anti-poaching scouts in two forest reserves that serve as one of the last refuges for elephants near Lake Malawi. Specific activities will include operating costs for the team of twenty scouts and a manager, rations and equipment for patrols, installation of a new radio communications system, basic training, and agricultural extension work and fence maintenance to minimize conflict with local farmers. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Action Group Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 105 Wildlife Action Group Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Contributed Funds US-GOV-9-F13AP00988-61440 Department of the Interior Funds will support the operating costs of anti-poaching scouts in two forest reserves that serve as one of the last refuges for elephants near Lake Malawi. Specific activities will include operating costs for the team of twenty scouts and a manager, rations and equipment for patrols, installation of a new radio communications system, basic training, and agricultural extension work and fence maintenance to minimize conflict with local farmers. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Action Group Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC -106 Wildlife Action Group Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 68,180 US-GOV-9-F17AP00457 Department of the Interior This ongoing project aims to increase tolerance of elephants in and around Ruaha National Park by assisting local farmers in preventing elephant damage to crops, by conducting outreach and park visitation programs to improve understanding of the importance of the park and by providing opportunities for dialogue between park officials and local residents. Activities will include assisting farmers with constructing beehive fences to deter elephants, conducting education and outreach programs in villages, and operating a park visitation program for local residents to visit Ruaha and meet with park officials. U.S. Agency for International Development Department of the Interior Department of the Interior African Parks Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 26100 African Parks Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 287231 African Parks Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 60000 African Parks Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity Agency for International Development, Development Assistance 13176 African Parks Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity Agency for International Development, Development Assistance 300,407 US-GOV-9-F16AP01087-59479 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to build the anti-wildlife trafficking capacity in to key range, transit and consumer states: Malawi and Kyrgyzstan, by improving, expanding and establishing canine teams for wildlife law enforcement. Multiple species subjected to illicit wildlife trade will benefit from this work, including elephants, bears, pangolins, saiga, and snow leopard. Specific activities include: (1) tracking the activities, costs, processes of establishment and the workflows of canine programs to establish a set of detection dog resources for other wildlife agencies; (2) reviewing the legal foundation for canine-based law enforcement of wildlife laws in key trafficking countries; (3) producing a Best Practices and Feasibility Report on the application of detection dogs to combat wildlife trafficking; (4) Improving the husbandry and training for the Malawi Police Service wildlife detection dogs while expanding their capability to screen at roadblocks, rail and airports and at board crossings; (5) expand detection dog activities in Kyrgyzstan to include wildlife products. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior NGO - Non United States Other Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 20000 NGO - Non United States Other Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Resource Management 20000 NGO - Non United States Other Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Resource Management 27000 NGO - Non United States Other Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Resource Management 62,384 US-GOV-9-F17AP00877 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to combat illegal wildlife trafficking (IWT) in Malawi by strengthening governance and the effectiveness of legal/policy frameworks and enforcement bodies through support and engagement of the Malawi Parliamentary Conservation Caucus (MPCC) and the Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW). The project is intended to protect wildlife from poaching, trafficking, corruption, capacity challenges in judicial and prosecutorial authorities, and a lack of an effective regulatory framework to enforce legislation. Activities will include a) MPCC participation as a key stakeholder in the development of wildlife regulations that support enforcement and implementation of Malawis recent Wildlife Amendment Act, b) MPCC facilitation of the implementation of the Malawi Road Map for prosecutors and judges on strategies to effectively handle wildlife crime cases, and c) MPCC facilitation of enhanced anti-corruption frameworks in the wildlife and forestry departments and the Anti-Corruption Bureau. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior International Conservation Caucus Foundation Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 327 International Conservation Caucus Foundation Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Resource Management 99920 International Conservation Caucus Foundation Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Resource Management 99,920 US-GOV-9-F19AP00463-59246 Department of the Interior A participatory review of existing government capacity to identify opportunities for enhancing efficiency and effectiveness; development of a species identification system for CITES Appendix I and II species; investigative activities of the Wildlife Crime Investigation Unit to pursue wildlife trafficking cases; continuation of on-the-job training for prosecutors and magistrates; capacity-building for a unit that manages all live confiscated CITES-listed species (both plants and animals); and implementation of campaigns that will lead to a reduction in wildlife crime. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Lilongwe Wildlife Trust Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 68340 Lilongwe Wildlife Trust Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Resource Management 198,824 US-GOV-9-F16AP01087-59478 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to build the anti-wildlife trafficking capacity in to key range, transit and consumer states: Malawi and Kyrgyzstan, by improving, expanding and establishing canine teams for wildlife law enforcement. Multiple species subjected to illicit wildlife trade will benefit from this work, including elephants, bears, pangolins, saiga, and snow leopard. Specific activities include: (1) tracking the activities, costs, processes of establishment and the workflows of canine programs to establish a set of detection dog resources for other wildlife agencies; (2) reviewing the legal foundation for canine-based law enforcement of wildlife laws in key trafficking countries; (3) producing a Best Practices and Feasibility Report on the application of detection dogs to combat wildlife trafficking; (4) Improving the husbandry and training for the Malawi Police Service wildlife detection dogs while expanding their capability to screen at roadblocks, rail and airports and at board crossings; (5) expand detection dog activities in Kyrgyzstan to include wildlife products. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior NGO - Non United States Other Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 62384 NGO - Non United States Other Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Resource Management