COVID-19 ON WILDLIFE CONSERVATION IN IN KENYA Brig. (Rtd) John - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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IM IMPACT O OF

ON WILDLIFE CONSERVATION IN IN KENYA

COVID-19

• Brig. (Rtd) John Waweru

Director General 23rd June 2020

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THE PLACE OF KWS IN MANAGEMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT IN THE COUNTRY:

19%

Number of the country’s land mass that is under the Protected Area System

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EFFECTS OF COVID19

Significant drop in revenue

(Internal revenue declined by approx. 92% since COVID-19 in Kenya).

92%

a) Drop in visitor numbers by 76% b) Specifically 98% drop in Non Resident visitors c) Increase in threats of poaching of endangered species d) Increased threats of transnational crime through porous borders e) Escalation in Bush meat poaching and associated crime f) Increased Human Wildlife Conflicts due to influx of people to the rural areas Non Residents Visitors

98% drop

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RESPONSE TO COVID 19

Mandatory daily screening of staff and visitors Set-up a Wellness Isolation Room at HQ to cater for any cases arising from the pandemic. Set-up a toll free reporting line number 0800 597 000 Enhanced Communication and information sharing with Tourism Industry Allowed 16% of staff to work virtually while the remaining 84% in active areas to be on duty Provided Sanitizers, Dispensers, Disinfectants, and hired health care providers for all units Strategic engagement with Government and partners

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DURING & POST COVID -19 SCENARIO

International borders and boundaries will remain closed during COVID 19 pandemic period. Post COVID 19 expect major international travel restrictions and more than a year before rebound in revenues. Target Domestic and Regional market - Local travelling and experiences will be the ‘NEW NORMAL’ Current product will not appeal to the changes on the new rules of social distancing, heath guidelines and restrictions More focus will be

• n millennials with

different tastes and preferences

Situation / Scenarios

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POST COVID INTERVENTIONS

Strengthening Communication and Marketing Rebrand product Modernize

• perations

through the use

• f technology

as force multiplier Focus on Strategic Partnerships Explore other sources of Revenue Online webinars to engage general public

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