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Dr Liz Greengrass, Head of Conservation, Born Free Foundation Tuesday 15th January 2019

WORKING IN THE FIELD

The use of technology in conservation

Howard Jones, CEO, Born Free Foundation Tuesday 15th 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.

THE BORN FREE FOUNDATION

A leading wildlife charity celebrating its 35th 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

• rganisations which protect wildlife and confront wildlife crime.

OUR IMPACT

INTEGRATED INTERVENTIONS FOR WILDLIFE PROTECTION AND COEXISTENCE

CONSERVATION HAS A COMMON AND MUTUAL PURPOSE

REPLACE COMPETITION WITH COLLABORATION TO ENSURE THE BEST POSSIBLE OUTCOMES

IMPACT GOAL 1

Capacity building Integrated process Integrated service Partnerships Innovation Best practice IMPROVE UPON POOR CAPABILITY

IMPACT GOAL 2 WILDLIFE PROTECTION BECOMES A PLACE OF COMMON EXPERTISE

Education Policy & governance support Economic alternatives Evidence gathering Effective prosecution Deterrence

IMPACT GOAL 3 WILDLIFE PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION BECOMES A COMMON GOOD

Partnerships for comparative advantage Mutual support Shared knowledge Networked learning Open reporting ERADICATE CORRUPTION OR REDUCE IT TO INSIGNIFICANT LEVELS

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

AUTOGYROS

BOMAS

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

• peration, 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