Anti-Poaching

Anti-Poaching

Anti-Poaching and Landscape Protection Strategy (ALPS)

SCI Foundation (SCIF) has a long-standing commitment to wildlife conservation and anti-poaching efforts across Africa. The new Anti-Poaching and Landscape Protection Strategy (ALPS) aims to address the challenges of traditional anti-poaching programs by involving local communities directly in conservation efforts with a Holistic approach involving all stakeholders.

Key Components of ALPS:

  • Community Involvement: Shifting focus from operator-dependent to community-dependent anti-poaching efforts.
  • Economic Incentives: Providing financial, health, educational, and nutritional benefits to communities supporting wildlife conservation.
  • Legal Adaptation: Ensuring compliance with varying legal frameworks across African countries.
  • Partnerships: Collaborating with the Operators, Southern African Development Community (SADC) , National Governments and other NGOs to enhance program reach and impact.
  • Scalability: Creating economies of scale by joining large tracts of land for comprehensive landscape protection.

Community-Based Resource Management (CBRM) Strategies:

  • Community Empowerment: Providing knowledge, skills, and resources for natural resource management.
  • Economic Benefits: Promoting sustainable practices and hunting to benefit communities economically.
  • Participatory Governance: Involving community members in decision-making processes.

Incentive-Driven Conservation:

  • Rewards for Compliance: Offering financial incentives for active participation in conservation efforts.
  • Support for Sustainable Practices: Providing resources and training for sustainable hunting, agriculture, and eco-tourism.

The ALPS project represents a significant shift towards a community-focused approach in conservation, aiming to create sustainable and effective efforts by involving local communities, providing economic incentives, and fostering strategic partnerships. The program will align with Southern African Development Community (SADC) and Law Enforcement Anti-Poaching Strategy (LEAP). SADC is an inter-governmental organization headquartered in Gaborone, Botswana, that promotes regional socio-economic cooperation, integration, and political and security cooperation among 16 countries in southern Africa