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Environmental Threats Ecosystems in Crisis…Tourism in Crisis

Threats Brainstorm a list of natural and human threats to the environment. Think specifically of the Savannah region.

POACHING East Africa’s Persistent Problem

What is Poaching? Illegal hunting or trapping of wildlife for food or profit Elephants and black rhinos most common

In the media… White Gold Caution: Some sensitive content

Fast Fact Recap KENYA Life Expectancy 63 GDP/capita $1,700 Literacy 87% Doctors 0.13/1000 TANZANIA Life Expectancy 53 GDP/capita $1,600 Literacy 69% Doctors 0.008/1000

Pre-reading vocabulary Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES): International agreement between governments to ensure that the trade in specimens of wild animals and plants doesn’t threaten their survival. Vision 2030: Kenya’s national project to improve the economy and overall development. Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS): Organization responsible for managing and protecting Kenya’s wildlife

5WsH In your notebook, create an organizer like that on the board Read the article provided and complete your organizer to understand the dynamics of the poaching industry in East Africa Keep track of all new vocabulary terms

Poaching in the news… Tanzania main port for Asian markets China’s Ivory Trade Revival China’s growing demand

The Poaching Dilemma SIM You will now be given a role for our Poaching Simulation!

What is being done? Political Responses Taking a symbolic standsymbolic stand Stricter conservation policies and implementation Stricter laws and enforcement Economic Responses Trade boycotts Increased fines for poachers More government spending on conservation and enforcement

What is being done? Social Responses Education! Wildlife = Tourism = Income! Social marketing to change demand Environmental Responses GPS tracking devices on animals NGOs (eg. WWF) and global organizations like CITES working on conservation

Challenges Knowing about the standard of living in East Africa, what challenges are there in trying to address this issue? High levels of poverty and few job opportunities makes poaching attractive Global demand = available market Lack of sufficient money for enforcement Government corruption Lacks of conservation funds Low levels of education = ignorance about impacts