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African Crane Conservation Programme (EWT-ACCP)
The EWT’s crane conservation work is largely conducted through a joint venture between the International Crane Foundation (ICF) and the EWT. The resulting programme empowers individuals and organisations to develop conservation activities and promotes the sustainable use and wise management of wetland, grassland and Karoo ecosystems.
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Airport Wildlife Programme (EWT-AWP)
Our partnership with the Airports Company of South Africa has led to innovative solutions being developed to minimise wildlife problems at airports. Specially trained Border Collies are used to keep birds away from runways, thus providing a way to keep both wildlife and people safe by reducing the risk of bird strikes.
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Birds of Prey Programme (EWT-BoPP)
The Birds of Prey Programme actions conservation projects for the diurnal and nocturnal raptors of southern Africa. An amalgamation between the EWT's Raptor Conservation and Vulture Study Groups brought about this Working Group and strengthened the effectiveness of the birds of prey conservation network in the sub continent.
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Carnivore Conservation Programme (EWT-CCP)
The Carnivore Conservation Programme promotes research on carnivores in southern Africa and even further a field particularly those species that are vulnerable or endangered with special emphasis on those aspects that will improve their conservation status through the implementation of sound management strategies.
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Conservation Leadership Programme (EWT-CLP)
The Conservation Leadership Programme is building future leaders in conservation from the previously disadvantaged citizens of South Africa. Students on EWT-CLP programmes are mentored and trained in conservation theory and hands-on fieldwork to assist them in developing their own conservation vision and to become champions for the conservation cause in their communities.
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Healthy Rivers Programme (EWT-HRP)
The EWT’s Healthy Rivers Programme aims to conserve river ecosystems, including both the river itself and the adjoining riparian ecosystem. These systems are under severe pressure and will become more important as water becomes scarcer in the future.
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IT4 Conservation Programme (EWT-IT4CP)
The Information Technology for Conservation Programme aims to use information technology to deliver data, knowledge and services in an effective and easy-to-use manner for the benefit of biodiversity conservation in southern Africa.
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Law and Policy Programme (EWT-L&PP)
The Law and Policy Programme offers the EWT greater access to many parliamentary processes, giving the Trust a voice in the development of policies and legislation relating to the environment, and allowing us to make a difference at this level too. Click here for more …
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Marine and Coastal Programme (EWT-M&CP)
The Marine and Coastal Programme works with partners to tackle some of the major threats and promote healthy marine and coastal ecosystems. Its flagship project is the Dugong Emergency Protection Project.
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Riverine Rabbit Programme (EWT-RRP)
The Riverine Rabbit Programme aims to ensure the survival of the Critically Endangered endemic Riverine Rabbit by implementing sound conservation programmes for the species and its unique Nama and Succulent Karoo habitat.
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Threatened Grassland Species Programme (EWT-TGSP)
The EWT-Threatened Grassland Species Programme uses highly threatened grassland species as indicators of grassland health and conservation. Species currently receiving attention through this Programme are the Oribi, the Blue Swallow, the Sungazer and the Yellow-breasted Pipit.
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Wildlife Conflict Mitigation Programme (EWT-WCMP)
The primary objective of the Endangered Wildlife Trust’s Wildlife Conflict Mitigation Programme is to reduce human-wildlife conflicts. This is achieved through focused projects aimed at the conflict interface between pesticides and wildlife, pesticides and human health, and the interface between pesticides and urban and rural/agricultural (animal and crop) environments.
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Wildlife & Energy Programme (EWT-WEP)
Energy & communications infrastructure represent one of the most important interfaces for interaction between man and wildlife, particularly in SA's growing economy. The Wildlife & Energy Programme is at the forefront of managing these interactions, to the benefit of both wildlife & industry.
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