The World Elephant Day campaign started in 2012. “Bringing the world together to
help elephants” is the theme for the fifth World Elephant Day and in Tanzania the
National Elephant Day is 22 September.
This annual event is a platform for conservation
organizations and individuals worldwide to come together in joining efforts to reach out
to the public and advocate for wildlife conservation. Tanzania is globally prominent for
its abundance and diversity of wildlife resources and has developed various strategies
to ensure continued conservation efforts of elephants, for the benefit of the present and
future generations.
In 2014, the Government launched the National Strategy to Combat Poaching and
Illegal Wildlife Trade. The strategy intends to conduct intelligence-led patrols and
building capacity for staff in using modern equipment and technology to combat
poaching.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism has established a Wildlife Crime Task
Force which will be operating in all ecosystems in the country. Other efforts that
Tanzania, is taking combating poaching include:
Establishment of the Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA), which
is now in place, and will allow for efficient and effective management of wildlife
resources outside National Parks and Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Soliciting donor support for conservation of wildlife, implementing the National
Strategy to Combat Elephant Poaching and Illegal Wildlife Trade and
implementing the National Elephant and Ivory Action Plans;
Increasing involvement of local communities in conservation;
Increasing bilateral and multilateral cooperation and collaboration;
Promoting ecosystem management approach by conserving wildlife corridors,
buffer zones, and cross border protected areas;
Collaborating with other law enforcement agencies/institutions both national and
international to intensify patrols, operations and intelligence networking;
Employing more staff and providing them with appropriate skills.
The future of wildlife in Tanzania and elephants in particular depends on adoption of
effective law enforcement measures to ensure their survival in their natural habitats.
This calls for commitment and cooperation of national and international fraternities and
agencies.
The World Elephants Day brings the world together to save the elephants because
elephants are a keystone species in conservation and in the tourism industry. As such
they are stewards of their environment.
PERMANENT SECRETARY
MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND TOURISM
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