Mitigating Human-Lion Conflict in the Okavango Delta

Submitted by Kago Morobane on Tue, 12/10/2021 - 10:17
Donors/Funders: 
Lion Recovery Fund; Natural Selection; European Union - Conservation International
Implementers: 
Herding for Health; Peace Parks Foundation; Department of Animal Production; Department of Veterinary Services; Communities (Seronga, Gunotsoga, Eretsha, Beetsha, Gudigwa)
Countries: 
Botswana
Objectives: 
(1) To reduce conflict and promote coexistence between humans and carnivores for livelihood improvement and biodiversity conservation; (2) To add value to wildlife-friendly produced beef and create markets; (3) To restore rangeland condition and creation of nutrient hotspots
TFCA: 
Kavango-Zambezi TFCA
PAs: 
Okavango Delta
Specific Area (Village, Town, District, Province): 
Seronga
HQ of the Initiative: 
Gaborone, Botswana
Timeframe: 
2014 to 2021
Is the timeframe likely to be extended?: 
Yes
Elaborate on likelihood to extend: 
Ongoing.
Budget: 
1200000.00
Currency: 
USD
Thematic Focus: 
Agriculture, CC adaptation/mitigation, Community Livelihood Dev, HWC mitigation, Integrated Land Use Planning & Implementation, Policy & Leg frameworks, NR Protect & Mgt, Research, Tourism
1st Contact Name: 
Edwin Mudongo
1st Contact Email: 
edwin.mudongo@gmail.com
2nd Contact Name: 
Catja Orford
2nd Contact Email: 
catjaorford@clawsconservancy.org
Website: 
http://www.clawsconservancy.org/