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Private Investments to Support Protected Areas: Experiences from Malawi; Presented at the World Parks Congress
See discussions, stats, and author profiles for this publication at: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/264410164 Private Investments to Support Protected Areas: Experiences from Malawi; Presented at the World Parks Congress... Conference Paper · September 2003 DOI: 10.13140/2.1.4808.5129 CITATIONS READS 0 201 1 author: Daulos Mauambeta EnviroConsult Services 7 PUBLICATIONS 17 CITATIONS SEE PROFILE All content following this page was uploaded by Daulos Mauambeta on 01 August 2014. The user has requested enhancement of the downloaded file. All in-text references underlined in blue are added to the original document and are linked to publications on ResearchGate, letting you access and read them immediately. Vth World Parks Congress: Sustainable Finance Stream September 2003 • Durban, South Africa Institutions Session Institutional Arrangements for Financing Protected Areas Panel C Private investments to support protected areas Private Investments to Support Protected Areas: Experiences from Malawi Daulos D.C. Mauambeta. Executive Director Wildlife and Environmental Society of Malawi. Private Bag 578. Limbe, MALAWI. ph: (265) 164-3428, fax: (265) 164-3502, cell: (265) 991-4540. E-mail: [email protected] / [email protected] Abstract The role of private investments in supporting protected areas in Malawi cannot be overemphasized. The Government of Malawi’s Wildlife Policy (Malawi Ministry of Tourism, Parks and Wildlife 2000, pp2, 4) stresses the “development of partnerships with all interested parties to effectively manage wildlife both inside and outside protected areas and the encouragement of the participation of local communities, entrepreneurs, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and any other party with an interest in wildlife conservation”. -
Carnivore Research Malawi
CARNIVORE RESEARCH MALAWI VOLUNTEER PROGRAMME INFORMATION WWW.CARNIVORERESEARCHMALAWI.ORG A Project of Conservation Research Africa Welcome to the CRM volunteer programme Thank you for your interest in CRM. Volunteers can play a vital role in helping us to achieve our aims. We need as much help as we can get to make a difference for wild dogs and their habitats in Africa, we are a small team with a big task ahead. In return it is our hope that volunteers will enjoy volunteering with us, meet like-minded people and develop some new skills. 2. Why Malawi? Malawi is a unique county with remnant populations of carnivores in each national park and very little conservation research. CRM are the only carnivore research organisation working in Malawi to conserve carnivores across the country. CRM started working in Malawi with a focus on the African wild dog (Lycaon pictus). The African wild dog is one of Africa’s most endangered carnivores and have undergone severe declines in the last 50 years and viable populations are believed to be limited to only six of 34 previous range countries. The conservation of remaining wild dog populations is outlined as the highest priority for the conservation of the species (Woodroffe et al. 1997). The presence of a unknown breeding population of wild dogs, low densities of competing predators, and the potential to enhance the link to the Zambian population make the Malawi dog population particularly important. Research is urgently required to assess the status of the Malawi population and determine the site-specific ecological factors limiting wild dogs to facilitate the conservation of wild dogs in Malawi. -
Transboundary Species Project
TRANSBOUNDARY SPECIES PROJECT ROAN, SABLE AND TSESSEBE Rowan B. Martin Species Report for Roan, Sable and Tsessebe in support of The Transboundary Mammal Project of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism, Namibia facilitated by The Namibia Nature Foundation and World Wildlife Fund Living in a Finite Environment (LIFE) Programme Cover picture adapted from the illustrations by Clare Abbott in The Mammals of the Southern African Subregion by Reay H.N. Smithers Published by the University of Pretoria Republic of South Africa 1983 Transboundary Species Project – Background Study Roan, Sable and Tsessebe CONTENTS 1. BIOLOGICAL INFORMATION ...................................... 1 a. Taxonomy ..................................................... 1 b. Physical description .............................................. 3 c. Habitat ....................................................... 6 d. Reproduction and Population Dynamics ............................. 12 e. Distribution ................................................... 14 f. Numbers ..................................................... 24 g. Behaviour .................................................... 38 h. Limiting Factors ............................................... 40 2. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE THREE SPECIES ........................... 43 a. Conservation Significance ........................................ 43 b. Economic Significance ........................................... 44 3. STAKEHOLDING ................................................. 48 a. Stakeholders ................................................. -
Morphological and Genetic Variability Among Mpasa (Opsaridium Microlepis Günther, 1864) Populations from the Inflow Rivers of Lake Malawi
Vol. 9(5), pp. 52-58, May 2017 DOI: 10.5897/IJFA2017.0626 Article Number: DA53A7D64598 International Journal of Fisheries and ISSN 2006-9839 Copyright ©2017 Aquaculture Author(s) retain the copyright of this article http://www.academicjournals.org/IJFA Full Length Research Paper Morphological and genetic variability among Mpasa (Opsaridium microlepis Günther, 1864) populations from the inflow rivers of Lake Malawi Daud Kassam1*, Wisdom Changadeya2, Hamad Stima1, Wilson Jere1 and Emmanuel Kaunda1 1Aquaculture and Fisheries Science Department, Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR), Bunda Campus, P. O. Box 219, Lilongwe, Malawi. 2Molecular Biology and Ecology Research Unit (MBERU) DNA Laboratory, Department of Biological Sciences, Chancellor College, University of Malawi, P. O. Box 280, Zomba, Malawi. Received 24 March, 2017; Accepted 19 May, 2017 Fisheries management continues to be a nightmare due to over exploitation of fish stocks and various anthropogenic activities resulting in a reduction of genetic resources. Opsaridium microlepis, a commercially exploited fish species from Lake Malawi, is no exception, hence it is listed as endangered. Opsaridium microlepis stocks from four different rivers were analyzed using 13 geometric morphometric landmarks and 20 microsatellite loci, to determine if the stocks were morphologically and/or genetically different. AMOVA performed on DNA data revealed a significant (P < 0.001) genetic differentiation with 16.4% of the total genetic variance ascribed to differences among populations, and 83.6% due to differences within population. This finding was supported by higher pairwise FST values (FST = 0.17). MANOVA of morphological data showed significant body shape variation among the stocks (Wilk’s λ = 0.0913; P < 0.0001). -
A Cyprinid Fish
DFO - Library / MPO - Bibliotheque 01005886 c.i FISHERIES RESEARCH BOARD OF CANADA Biological Station, Nanaimo, B.C. Circular No. 65 RUSSIAN-ENGLISH GLOSSARY OF NAMES OF AQUATIC ORGANISMS AND OTHER BIOLOGICAL AND RELATED TERMS Compiled by W. E. Ricker Fisheries Research Board of Canada Nanaimo, B.C. August, 1962 FISHERIES RESEARCH BOARD OF CANADA Biological Station, Nanaimo, B0C. Circular No. 65 9^ RUSSIAN-ENGLISH GLOSSARY OF NAMES OF AQUATIC ORGANISMS AND OTHER BIOLOGICAL AND RELATED TERMS ^5, Compiled by W. E. Ricker Fisheries Research Board of Canada Nanaimo, B.C. August, 1962 FOREWORD This short Russian-English glossary is meant to be of assistance in translating scientific articles in the fields of aquatic biology and the study of fishes and fisheries. j^ Definitions have been obtained from a variety of sources. For the names of fishes, the text volume of "Commercial Fishes of the USSR" provided English equivalents of many Russian names. Others were found in Berg's "Freshwater Fishes", and in works by Nikolsky (1954), Galkin (1958), Borisov and Ovsiannikov (1958), Martinsen (1959), and others. The kinds of fishes most emphasized are the larger species, especially those which are of importance as food fishes in the USSR, hence likely to be encountered in routine translating. However, names of a number of important commercial species in other parts of the world have been taken from Martinsen's list. For species for which no recognized English name was discovered, I have usually given either a transliteration or a translation of the Russian name; these are put in quotation marks to distinguish them from recognized English names. -
A Bibliography and an Index List on Parasites and Parasitic Diseases of Fish in Northern Europe
A bibliography and an index list on parasites and parasitic diseases of fish in Northern Europe OLEG PUGACHEV Zoological Institute Russian Academy of Scienses St.Petersburg, Russia HANS-PETER FAGERHOLM Institute of Parasitology Department of Biology Åbo Akademi University Åbo, Finland & Parasitology Laboratory Department of Pathology National Veterinary and Food Research Institutue, Helsinki, Finland ISBN 951-650-506-6 1 INTRODUCTION In 1988 a symposium on "Parasites of freshwater fishes of North-West Europe" was arranged in Petrozavodsk in connection with a co-operation project between Russian (then Soviet) and Finnish scientists. During the meeting it was stated that it would be of importance to compile literature data from the northern Europe on parasites and parasitic diseases of fish. One reason for this is the fact that in countries outside Russia, the Russian literature, due to the language, is usually not well known. Also some early, especially Scandinavian, investigations have remained unnoticed as they were published in a Nordic language only. A bibliography on fish parasites and diseases, covering the geographical area in question, is likely to be useful today as the interest in fish parasitology has increased substantially in recent years. It is, in addition, feasible to produce such a work now because of the new efficient means to deal with bibliographic information given by present day computers. We hope that the bibliography will be of use to scientists and students alike. As the titles of publications originally given in Russian or Nordic languages have been translated into English we hope that this will promote the availability of this literature. -
Black Rhino Spearheads Malawi Wildlife Makeover
SPOTLIGHT Black Rhino spearheads Malawi Wildlife Makeover BY FELIX Patton hether as part of the British getting a makeover, starting with the translocated into a second fenced area in Central African Protectorate reintroduction of the Black rhino. 1998. Wor, from 1907, as Nyasaland, or This success story started in 1993 Whilst 1999 saw the birth of a from independence in 1964, Malawi was when a pair of Black rhinos was moved second rhino calf, it was also marked by known for its abundant array of wildlife. from South Africa into a 15 km2 fenced an extension in the project’s ambitions. But all through the 1900s and especially sanctuary within the 538 km2 Liwonde The rhino sanctuaries became centres between 1960 and1990, a combination National Park. The translocation was for breeding other species made scarce of uncontrolled hunting, destruction funded by the J&B Circle of Malawi, which in Liwonde and other areas. Twenty- of wildlife habitat for agriculture and was founded in April 1992 and has now eight buffalo, 16 Eland, 26 Lichtenstein’s illegal poaching fuelled by freely available been renamed The Endangered Species of hartebeest, 29 Roan antelope and 19 firearms decimated its wildlife. Malawi, Malawi or ESOM. The translocation was zebra were moved in from the Kasungu one of the world’s poorest countries, paid for using funds from J&B London’s National Park, as well as 28 Sable lacks capacity, resources and equipment “Care for the Rare” programme. antelope from the main area of Liwonde, for wildlife conservation. For the next six years the sanctuary to join resident populations of other wild But today, with several NGOs working focused on developing the Black rhino species such as warthog and impala. -
Short Communications, Notes and Reports Vulture Poisoning Incidents and the Status of Vultures in Zambia and Malawi Lizanne Roxburgh1* and Rory Mcdougall2
April 2012 Vulture News 62 SHORT COMMUNICATIONS, NOTES AND REPORTS Vulture poisoning incidents and the status of vultures in Zambia and Malawi Lizanne Roxburgh1* and Rory McDougall2 1Percy FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology and DST/NRF Centre of Excellence, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, South Africa 7701 2Bedrock Africa. P.O. Box 670446, Mazabuka, Zambia. * Corresponding author: [email protected] Asia and Africa have experienced recent (Trigonoceps occipitalis) and Palm- catastrophic declines in populations of nut (Gypohierax angolensis) vultures most species of vultures (Thiollay 2006, (Dowsett et al. 2008; Dowsett-Lemaire & Ogada et al. 2011, Virani et al. 2011). Dowsett 2006). In addition, Cape Vultures While the declines in Asia have been (Gyps coprotheres) are occasionally seen, linked to poisoning by the veterinary drug particularly in southern Zambia (Dowsett diclofenac (Oaks et al. 2004), the reasons et al. 2008). However, we only deal with for the declines across Africa remain the first four most common species here. poorly understood (Ogada et al. 2011), In Zambia sightings of all four species and are likely to have multiple causes, are regularly noted within protected areas such as poisoning and a decline in food (see Zambian Ornithological Newsletter, supply. Little is known about the status published by the Zambian Ornithological of vultures in Zambia and Malawi, but Society; Zambiabirds Yahoo mailing list; due to its large tracts of protected areas, McDougall unpubl. data), suggesting that Zambia in particular is likely to hold a their populations are still healthy, although significant proportion of southern Africa’s there appears to be a decline in vulture vulture populations. -
Summary of Characteristics of Major African Lakes
Appendix Summary of characteristics of major African lakes Nineteen lakes are included, giving details of location, depth and area, conductivity, pH, primary production, fish fauna, main commercial species status of introductions and, where available, approximate yield figures and the main ecological considerations. Values are taken from Vanden Bossche and Bernacsek (1990,1991), Craig (1992) and relevant chapters ofthis book. The Impact of Species Changes in African Lakes. Edited by Tony J. Pitcher and Paul J.B. Hart. Published in 1995 by Chapman & Hall. London. ISBN 0 412 550504. 548 Appendix: Summary of characteristics of major African lakes LAKE ALBERT (MOBUTU) Natural lake, Zaire and Uganda, 01 °50'N. 300 40'E (location map. Fig. 5.1) Western Rift Physical data Area Volume Depth (m) Drawdown Outflow/ (km2 ) (km3 ) (m) vol. ratio Mean Max. Secchi 6800 140 25 58 2.0-6.0 pH Conductivity Primary productivity Temp. (Ilmho cm-1 CC) at 20°C) gCm-2 day-1 8.9-9.5 730 0.8 - 3.8 Other physical information Stratified. Fish Total no. Total no. Non-cichlids· Cichlids· families species Genera Species Genera Species 14 46 26 (0) 37 (2) 2 (0) 9 (4) Introductions None. Main commercial species Alestes (A. baremose). Hydrocynus. Lates (1. macrophthalmus - lives offshore). Bagrus. Oreochromis niloticus. O. leucostictus. Sarotherodon galiIaeus. TiIapia zilIii and Citharinus citharus. Fishing gears used Gill nets. beach seines. longlines. rod and line. Total landings 12 548 tyear-1 in 1963. 12 532 tyear-1 in 1988. Fish production 125 kg ha -1 (1.3 gC m -2 year-1). Ecological considerations Fish species are similar to riverine Nile fish. -
Progress Report Onillegal Wildlife Trade Review 2015
ILLEGAL WILDLIFE TRADE PROGRESS REPORT 2015-18 Brighton Kumchedwa, Department of National Parks & Wildlife Dr Ivana Jurisic, GIZ January 2019 List of Abbreviations............................................................................................................................. 2 Foreword ................................................................................................................................................ 5 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................................................ 6 BACKGROUND ............................................................................................................................... 6 PROGRESS MADE ......................................................................................................................... 6 PROGRESS NEEDED .................................................................................................................... 7 WAY FORWARD ............................................................................................................................. 8 PROGRESS REPORT ON IWT REVIEW 2015 RECOMMENDATIONS .............................................. 9 1. INTER-AGENCY COMMITTEE ON COMBATING ILLEGAL WILDLIFE CRIME (IACCWC) . 9 2. WILDLIFE CRIME DATA AND ANALYSIS ........................................................................... 12 3. INTERNATIONAL LEGISLATION AND EXTRADITION ....................................................... 14 3.1. DOMESTIC WILDLIFE LEGISLATION -
Changes in the Fisheries of Lake Malawi, 1976 - 1996: Ecosystem-Based Analysis
CHANGES IN THE FISHERIES OF LAKE MALAWI, 1976 - 1996: ECOSYSTEM-BASED ANALYSIS by EDWARD NSIKU B. Sc., University of Malawi, 1985 Pg. Dip., University of Humberside (HCHE), 1988 Dip., University of Tromso, 1991 A THESIS SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE in THE FACULTY OF GRADUATE STUDIES (Department of Resource Management and Environmental Studies; Fisheries Centre) We accept this thesis as conforming to the required standard THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA December 1999 ©Edward Nsiku, 1999 In presenting this thesis in partial fulfilment of the requirements for an advanced degree at the University of British Columbia, I agree that the Library shall make it freely available for reference and study. I further agree that permission for extensive copying of this thesis for scholarly purposes may be granted by the head of my department or by his or her representatives. It is understood that copying or publication of this thesis for financial gain shall not be allowed without my written permission. Department of $0i>\J(>C& HA^^tfS^vs^Y fi$t> EfrM/z^MEK"77*2- Z^**^ The University of British Columbia Vancouver, Canada DE-6 (2/88) ABSTRACT Lake Malawi is one of the most species-rich freshwater bodies in the world. Conservation of aquatic resources in the lake, however, competes with the need to provide for food and livelihood for a majority of adjacent fishing communities. The lake is therefore impacted by both anthropogenic and environmental factors. This study looks at the changes in the fisheries of Lake Malawi between 1976 and 1996 using ecosystem-based analyses. -
Shire Valley Irrigation Project (SVIP)
SFG3384 REV p Public Disclosure Authorized GOVERNMENT OF MALAWI MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, IRRIGATION AND WATER DEVELOPMENT SHIRE VALLEY TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM Public Disclosure Authorized Updated Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the Shire Valley Irrigation Project (SVIP) Public Disclosure Authorized Impact Assessment Report Disclosed on May 24, 2017 (updated and redisclosed on August 8, 2017) Public Disclosure Authorized ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (ESIA) FOR THE SHIRE VALLEY IRRIGATION PROJECT (SVIP) IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................ 14 2. MITIGATION WORKSHOPS .......................................................................... 18 3. RELATION BETWEEN THE IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT AND OTHER SVIP STUDIES ................................................................................. 19 4. PROJECT LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION ................................................. 25 4.1 Water Intake 26 4.1.1 Construction and characteristics 27 4.1.2 Operation 27 4.2 Canals 28 4.2.1 Construction and characteristics 29 4.2.2 Operation 29 4.3 Command areas 30 4.3.1 Construction and characteristics 31 4.3.2 Operation 31 4.4 Natural Resources Management (NRM) component 32 4.5 Assessment of alternatives considered 33 5. POLICY AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK ........................................................... 38 5.1 Malawi Policies Relevant to the Shire Valley Irrigation Project 38 5.1.1 The Constitution