Project
Preserving African Elephants During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Initiative
Duration
2020 - 2021
Location
Malawi
Species protected
African Savana Elephant
Loxodonta africana
Project objectives
- Safeguard law enforcement patrols with well-equipped rangers;
- Introduce alternative income-generating activities while building awareness on COVID-19 and national wildlife laws.
This project is implemented by Wildlife Action Group.
Threats
Diseases
Poaching
This project is part of the IUCN Save Our Species African Wildlife initiative, which is co-funded by the European Union.