Community Ecotourism can Resolve Conflict between Humans and Lions – Report
Creating community conservancies can enable humans and lions to coexist by engaging local people in conservation and ecotourism for their own benefit, researchers at...
Kenyan Conservations Oppose Govt Move to Allow Settlements in Key Forest
The East African Wild Life Society (EAWLS) and its partners today voiced their strong opposition to the recent decision by the Kenyan cabinet to...
Kenya Ponders Alternative Rail Route amid Concern over Effects to Wildlife
The Kenyan government is considering an alternative path for the new 472-kilometre standard gauge railway from the port city of Mombasa to the capital...
KWS on the Spot for Killing Nairobi Park’s Star Lion
The brutal killing of Nairobi National Park’s star lion, Mohawk, by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has drawn major criticisms from Kenyans and conservation...
US Confectioner Makes “Elephant Chocolates” in Support of Conservation in Kenya
A confectioner in the United States is launching a special limited edition of hand-made “elephant chocolates” with proceeds from sales going to support efforts...
Transportation Industry Leaders Pledge to Help Combat Illicit Wildlife Trade
Leaders of the global transportation industry have signed a new declaration committing themselves to major steps to help fight trafficking in wildlife products. United...
Kenyan police seize 39 elephant tusks, arrest suspected smuggle
Kenyan police have seized 39 elephant tusks and arrested a man believed to be a dealer in poached wildlife products. Acting on a tip-off,...
Half the World Could Face Severe Water Stress by 2030 – Report
Nearly half of the world's population could suffer severe water stress by 2030, a development that is likely to damage the well-being of millions...
Improving efficiency in Kenyan forests could cut emissions and boost economic gain – Report
Raising efficiency in Kenya’s forestry sector could cut greenhouse gas emissions by 27 per cent over 2010 levels, help the East African country meet...
Construction Noise to blame for Lions straying out of Nairobi National Park
Noise from road construction scares lions from Nairobi National Park, conservationist Paula Kahumbu has explained, following three incidents in two months. Kahumbu, who is...
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