conservation in East Africa
Welcome To East
African Wild Life Society
The East African Wild Life Society (EAWLS) prides itself on being the voice of conservation in the East African region with a special focus on Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. We are registered in Kenya as a not-for-profit non-governmental organisation. Established in 1956 through a merger of the Kenyan and Tanzanian wildlife societies and wildlife enthusiasts from Uganda, we are one of the pioneer membership-based, public benefit conservation organisations in East Africa.
Become a Member
Supporting East African Wild Life Society signifies your dedication to conservation and the wise use of the environment in East Africa.
Strategic Issues for Advocacy
Climate Change
Climate change is a global concern and a principal threat to the survival of biodiversity and humanity's future.
"If nothing is done about climate change, we can forget about biodiversity" (Wilson EO. 2019, Biodiversity & Climate change)
Environmental Pollution
We are keen on addressing environmental pollution with a specific interest in plastic and effluent pollution in the region of East Africa.
Up to 80% of all litter in our oceans is made of plastic. By 2050 we will have more plastics in the oceans than fish. (UNEP).
Deforestation
Deforestation ranks top in the global environmental agenda. Its effects include habitat loss, biodiversity loss, greenhouse gas emissions, disruption of water cycles, increasing soil erosion, land fragmentation, disruption of livelihoods, human-wildlife conflicts, reduced land productivity and consequent degradation of forest ecosystems.
Environmental Governance
Deficient and ineffectual environmental governance, policies and legislation in East Africa is a major problem in conservation. Weak institutions, uncoordinated implementation of policies, insufficient funding, and limited capacity undermines effective and sustainable natural resource management.
Development & Environment
Disregarding of environmental standard requirements and procedures in urban infrastructural development in East Africa is a major concern. Construction of major transportation systems and industries seem to impact negatively on environment.
Our Work
Wildlife
Wildlife sector in East Africa supports the livelihoods of millions of rural households and significantly contributes to the region's economy through Tourism.
Forests
Forests contribute an average of 3% to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the region, excluding ecosystems services and informally-traded non-timber products it renders.
Wetlands
These critical ecosystems cover an estimated 18 million Ha across East Africa. They are however severely threatened by encroachment and agriculture along riparian land.
Marine
The East African coast is rapidly deteriorating its marine environment through plastic pollution, threatening the survival of aquatic wildlife and marine ecosystems.
Advocacy
Our work involves Advocacy and policy development for better conservation and sustainable management of wildlife, forests, wetlands and marine ecosystems.
Swara Magazine
SWARA Magazine is an important tool we use for sharing information and creating awareness about conservation matters in the wider region of Eastern Africa.
What We Are Working on Right Now
Oppose Construction Of Aberdare Forest: Ihithe-Ndunyu Njeru Road Project
We urge you to join the members of KFWG in our efforts to save the Aberdare Forest. Please sign this petition today.
Support Rangers Putting out Wildfires in Kirisia Forest
Kirisia Community Forest Association (CFA) scouts are combing the forest day and night to keep surveillance for the rampant forest fire incidents.
Lake Ol Bolossat Project
Involved in drawing a Draft Management Plan for Lake Ol Bolossat with the County Government of Nyandarua.
News & Updates
Nearly Half of Migratory Species Declining, Threatening Global Ecosystems
- Feb 13, 2024
- Latest News
NAIROBI, Feb 13 (Swara) — The first-ever State of the World’s Migratory Species report, launched this week at a major UN wildlife conservation ….
Kenya Begins Trans-locating Black Rhinos in Conservation Triumph
- Jan 16, 2024
- Wildlife
NAIROBI, Jan 16 (Swara) – Kenya’s black rhinos were on the brink of extinction three decades ago. Today, their numbers have surged so rapidly that sanctuaries grapple with ‘overcrowding.’ In response, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) …..
COP28 Approves Transition from Fossil Fuels Amid Heated Debates
- Dec 13, 2023
- Latest News
DUBAI, Dec 13 (Swara) – In a groundbreaking yet contentious move, nations at the COP28 climate conference in Dubai agreed on Wednesday to a plan for transitioning away from fossil fuels …
UN Conference Launches Climate Aid Fund for Vulnerable Nations
- Dec 1, 2023
- Latest News
DUBAI, Dec 1 – In Dubai, delegates at this year’s United Nations climate conference reached a significant agreement on November 30 to activate a fund designed to aid countries vulnerable to the effects ….