Larger than elephants : inputs for an EU strategic approach to wildlife conservation in Africa : synthesis

The objective of this document is to identify at the scale of sub-Saharan Africa the principal threats to wildlife (including animals and plants) and the most appropriate responses. This includes interventions to tackle both broad wildlife conservation needs and specifically the growing problem of illegal wildlife trade (including ivory, rhino horn, endemic species, bushmeat and rare timbers). Special attention is also given to improving the livelihood of rural populations in the vicinity of wildlife areas with a view to reducing their reliance on the unsustainable use of wild resources and the illegal use of protected wildlife. A fundamental prerequisite to reach these objectives is to address indifference and low awareness of civil society at national and international level by communication and education.