Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT)
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The EWT fills the key niche of on-the-ground conservation action. Its specialist programmes and large team of skilled field staff are deployed throughout southern Africa and focus on applied fieldwork, research and direct engagement with stakeholders. EWT’s work supports the conservation of species and ecosystems, and recognises the role that communities play in successful conservation programmes.EWT focuses on identifying the key factors threatening biodiversity and develop mitigating measures to reduce these. Through a broad spectrum of partnerships and networks, it develops innovative methodologies and best practice guidelines that help to reduce negative environmental impacts and promote harmonious co-existence and sustainable living for both people and wildlife.
EWT’s vision is “A healthy planet and an equitable world that values and sustains the diversity of all life”.
Its mission is to be dedicated to conserving threatened species and ecosystems in southern Africa to the benefit of all people.
EWT fulfills its mission by:
- Initiating and implementing conservation research and action programmes;
- Preventing species extinctions and maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem functioning;
- Supporting sustainable natural resources and management;
- Communicating the principles of sustainable living and empowering people by capacity building, education and awareness programmes to the broadest possible constituency.
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