The Inaugural Giants Club Summit 2016

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2 His Excellency Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta, C.G.H, President And Commander In Chief Of The Defence Forces Of The Republic Of Kenya Welcome letter from President Kenyatta We are all custodians of this planet. The decisions we make, and the lives we lead, shape the world that our children and their children will grow up to inherit. That is the responsibility we carry. And the duty we have to those generations yet to come. Here in Kenya we know only too well the beauty and wonder which nature has bestowed on us. Indeed it is the source of many of my country s greatest blessings. The sight of Mount Kenya rising out of the morning mist. Grass bending in the breeze on the Maasai Mara. An elephant leading her young to a watering hole. A cheetah in full flight. All are what helps make Kenya so special. Yet we have also had first-hand experience of those who do not care about these gifts God has given us. In recent years our savannahs have too often been home to the carcasses left by those who see in our wildlife not beauty but the chance for profit. The poachers who kill our elephants and rhino do not care that their actions will strip this land of species that have walked it for millennia. They do not care that these animals are part of a delicate ecosystem that their every killing only further upsets. Their concern is merely their own cruelty and avarice. I am proud of the robustness of my government s response and the leadership Kenya has shown in standing up to this greed. Under our environment cabinet secretary, Professor Judi Wakhungu, the Kenyan Wildlife Service has taken the fight to those threatening our natural heritage. She has brought in legal penalties among the strictest in the world. Our ports are seeking and intercepting movement of any ivory and rhino horn. Trafficking gangs are being tracked and arrested. Those are the steps we have taken and will continue to take. But I know that strict measures alone cannot control this threat. We must ensure that, as we protect our wildlife heritage, we also empower Kenya s people to become part of that struggle; enable them to embrace the challenge of becoming our wildlife s custodians. To do this we must work to ensure their farms are protected and conflict between humans and wildlife mitigated so it is not those whose livelihoods are most fragile that bear the cost of protecting this natural heritage. We must work as one to ensure that, as Kenya reaps the benefits economically our wildlife brings, these rewards are spread far and wide in jobs and benefits. That is how we will help secure a lasting future for the natural blessings God gave us. It is why I am proud to be a founding member of the Giants Club for this is an initiative that has the vision and reach to address not only the short-term but long-term challenges our wildlife faces. This is not a fight Kenya can win alone. The poachers do not care about national borders, nor do the criminal gangs who smuggle illegal wildlife parts out of this continent. There is no solution to this struggle that can be implemented by one country. It can only be done together. I am honoured you join me here at the Mount Kenya Safari Club to demonstrate just that unity of purpose. This is not just a unity of those nations whose leaders are committed to the conservation cause but also an alliance with those in business and the development and charitable sectors who care about the world we are creating and what we leave for those who will follow us. It is the breadth of that coalition which makes what we are starting here during these two days so special, and so precious. Thank you for your commitment to working to stop those who wish to kill out wildlife for profit. Thank you for caring about this precious planet. Because of what we can achieve together in the days, weeks and years to come, we are safeguarding nature s greatest and most endangered species for our children, for their children, and for all those children yet to come. That is an achievement to strive for. One to be proud of. Thank you. The Inaugural Giants Club Summit 2016 Supported by the Ministry of Tourism The Vision for the Giants Club Summit To bring together African heads of state, business leaders, key influencers and conservation experts for the purpose of ensuring a future for elephants and the landscapes they depend on, forever. The Giants Club Summit will look to achieve three major outcomes: The announcement of major conservation interventions by 4 African leaders for the protection and management of their elephants (designed with input from the Giants Club technical advisors), in support of the Elephant Protection Initiative The recruitment of a small, potent Giants Club membership base to support the interventions announced by the 4 African leaders The commissioning of a conservation investment strategy for maintaining Africa s most significant elephant landscapes in perpetuity. 2 3

3 By doing these three things, the summit will achieve meaningful short and long term action for ensuring elephants, the landscapes they depend on and the many species that share their range, are secure, forever. 4 Patron of the Giants Club & Proprietor of ESI Media They were fictitious in the beginning, invented by my grandfather Vladimir Sokolov as he tucked me in to bed at night. I would hear how Vladimir and Evgeny would get stuck in mud holes and roam the African forests having adventures. It was my first introduction to the wonder of wildlife. A few years later, accompanying my grandfather on a government trip to Kenya, a battered Jeep took us to a ridge a couple of hours drive from Nairobi and, as we crested the top, the view opened to reveal a herd of elephants around a waterhole. Almost all the adults were female, my grandfather explained, except for two young males. The larger one, he nicknamed Vladimir; the smaller one, Evgeny. I stared at the joy of them: the plodding feet, the curling trunks, the young ones nuzzling the grown-ups tree-trunk legs. It was a scene which, even to my then 14-year-old self, was nature at its purest. Vladimir and Evgeny were young enough, then, to still be alive now, and they may well be. But as all supporters of elephant conservation know, the numbers suggest otherwise. They could still be trumpeting around the African bush. But it s more likely all that remains of them is an ivory dragon somewhere on a Chinese mantelpiece. When I saw that herd there were around 1.2 million elephants in Africa. Three-quarters of those, including most likely many of the elephants I saw that day, have since been hunted for their tusks and the rate of slaughter is growing. This is why I am such a passionate supporter of the Giants Club and its parent charity Space for Giants. In 2013, working closely with Space for Giants, my newspapers ran a Christmas appeal focusing on the plight of Africa s elephants. Afterwards I visited Max and his excellent team in Kenya to see how the money was being spent. What I saw was encouraging: new antipoaching patrols in place and the conservancy in Loisaba progressing well. The Giants Club Summit is the first step in replicating this success across Africa. Never before have African leaders gathered on African soil with the express aim of addressing the poaching crisis. I am confident that this historic meeting of businesses, conservationists and heads of state will see real progress in securing a future for Africa s elephants. Elephants may be iconic, intelligent animals, grand in both size and symbolism but they are also an asset, and a crucial ingredient in Africa s future prosperity. As President Kenyatta recently wrote in my newspaper, the continent depends on its wildlife for tourism and economic stability. Elephants, it must be emphasised, are worth more alive than they are dead. My grandfather always wanted me to be a zoologist. I let him down in not achieving that but I still gained from him a love of nature and a life-long commitment to conservation and wildlife protection. That is why I am delighted that this momentous gathering is taking place. My grandfather would have approved: it s what he taught me all those years ago, at my bedside. 5

4 PRE-SUMMIT Thursday 28th April, 2016 PRE-SUMMIT APPLIED CONSERVATION EXPERIENCE Witness Giants Club Conservation activities in their natural setting 10:15 Departure for Giants Club Summit Field Demonstrations and Conservancy Experience at Ol Pejeta Conservancy (for Delegates already at the Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club) 10:30 Departure for Giants Club Summit Field Demonstrations and Conservancy Experience at Ol Pejeta Conservancy (for delegates arriving from Nairobi Departure from Nanyuki Airstrip) 11:25 Arrival at Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Delegates will have the opportunity to witness some of the last surviving northern white rhino) 11:30 FIELD DEMONSTRATIONS Anti Poaching & Human Elephant Conflict Mitigation Rotational programme: Field Demonstration, Conservation Experience & Lunch View examples of the work conducted by the Giants Club, including an opportunity to talk to experts engaged in essential conservation activities. 11:30-12:15 Delegate Group A Delegate Group B Delegate Group C Delegate Group D 12:30-13:30 Lunch FRONTLINE PROTECTION Wildlife Ranger Equipment and Training Tracker and Sniffer Dogs Digital Radio Communication Intelligence Software and Management JUDICIAL INTERVENTION Scene of the Crime Case Management Prosecution 13:30-14:15 Delegate Group B Delegate Group C Delegate Group D Delegate Group A 14:30-15:15 Delegate Group C Delegate Group D Delegate Group A Delegate Group B 15:30-16:15 Delegate Group D Delegate Group A Delegate Group B Delegate Group C 16:15-17:45 Delegate Groups Depart (via Elephants if possible so Media can photo Delegates with Elephants in the background) Game drive en route out of OPC. HUMAN- ELEPHANT CONFLICT MANAGEMENT Managing Problem Elephants Electrified Fences Farm based deterrents ENDANGERED SPECIES BOMA Opportunity to witness some of the last surviving northern white rhino 18:30 GIANTS CLUB SUMMIT DRINKS RECEPTION Hosted by Professor Judi Wakhungu & Dr Max Graham With Music by Giants Club Ambassadors 6 7

5 SUMMIT DAY 1 Friday 29th April, :00 Elders Blessing WELCOME Professor Judi Wakhungu, Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Natural Resources and Regional Development Authorities THE CHALLENGE. HOPES AND FEARS FOR AFRICA S ELEPHANTS. Long Term Trends and Their Causes Dr Iain Douglas-Hamilton CBE (Founder, Save The Elephants) Personal stories of conservationists from the frontline: 1. Being a ranger in the line of fire: Edward Ndiritu (Head of Anti Poaching Unit, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy) 2. Conserving elephants on community land: Josephine Ekiru (Peace Coordinator, Northern Rangelands Trust) 3. Counting elephants from the air: Dr Mike Chase (Director & Founder, Elephants Without Borders) 09:30 INTRODUCTION What will it take to provide effective protection to Africa s savannah elephants? Key note speech by Richard Leakey (Chairman, Kenya Wildlife Service) What will it take to provide effective protection for Africa s forest elephants? Key note speech by Professor Lee White (Secrétaire Exécutif, Agence Nationale des Parcs Nationaux, Gabon) OVERVIEW OF THE SUMMIT AND WHAT WE HOPE TO ACHIEVE Dr Max Graham (Founder and CEO, Space for Giants) 09:50 OFFICIAL OPENING AND REMARKS His Excellency President Kenyatta Response to the Opening Statement by attending foreign Heads of State 10:10 Break 10:30 SESSION 1 - PART 1: Lessons From The Frontline (Experience and management of escalating poaching pressure) Introduced and facilitated by Kitili Mbathi (Director General, Kenya Wildlife Service) Panellists: Ian Craig (Director of Conservation, Northern Rangelands Trust), Rian Labuschagne (Director, Zakouma National Park, Africa Parks, Chad), Lt Gen Ivan Koreta (Vice Chair, Uganda Conservation Foundation) SESSION 1 - PART 2: AFTER THE CRIME (Arresting and convicting those involved in wildlife crime) Introduced and facilitated by Jorge Rios (Chief Wildlife/Forest Crime, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime) Panellists: Shamini Jayanathan (Director of Legal Strategy, Space for Giants), Elisifa Ngowi (Executive Director, National & Transnational Serious Crimes Investigations Unit,Tanzania), John Abwour (Legal Trainer and Adviser, Space for Giants) 11:15 SESSION 1: KEY CONCLUSIONS Chair: Jorge Rios Kitili Mbathi, Shamini Jayanathan 11:30 INTRODUCTION TO SESSION 2 BEYOND POACHING: Maintaining mega- fauna in a human world including the challenge of Human - Elephant conflict Chair: Professor Bill Adams (Moran Professor of Conservation & Development, Cambridge University) Panellists: Professor Rudi Van Aarde (Chair of Conservation Ecology & Director CERU - University of Pretoria), Vivek Menon (Founder, Trustee and CEO of Wildlife Trust of India), Dr Max Graham 12:15 SESSION 2, PART 1: Distributing the benefits associated with wildlife conservation Chair: Manu Chandaria (Chairman and CEO Comcraft Group) Panellists: Kim Tan (Founder Chairman SpringHill Management), Tom Lalaampa (Chairman, Kenya Wildlife Conservancies Association) Professor Bill Adams (Moran Professor of Conservation & Development, Cambridge University) 13:15 Lunch 8 9

6 SUMMIT DAY 1 Friday 29th April, 2016 SUMMIT DAY 2 Saturday 30th April, :15 SESSION 2, Part 3: AFRICA FOREVER: Securing sustainable revenue for conservation Chair: Jochen Zeitz (Philanthropist, Chair of Sustainable Development at Kering) Panellists: Matt Brown (Director of Conservation Africa, The Nature Conservancy), Amos Wekesa (CEO, Great Lakes Safaris) Pat Dambe (Head of Corporate Affairs De Beers, Botswana) 15:00 SESSION 2: KEY CONCLUSIONS Chair: Professor Bill Adams Panellists: Manu Chandaria & Jochen Zeitz 15:30 Break 16:00 GIANTS CLUB PRESIDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS Chair: Helen Clark (Administrator, United Nations Development Programme) Speech by President of BOTSWANA Speech by President of GABON Speech by President of UGANDA Speech by President of KENYA Remarks by other African heads of state Message from President Barack Obama (delivered by Deputy Secretary of State Heather Higginbottom) Announcements of support to the Giants Club With media present 18:00 Break 19:00 PRE- DINNER DRINKS With live video link and discussion with Sir Richard Branson and his guests (Dr Max Graham to welcome him to Summit) 20:00 GALA DINNER Hosted with Evgeny Lebedev (Patron, Giants Club) and His Excellency President Kenyatta Performance by Leading African Artists 09:00 OPENING REMARKS Ibrahim Thiaw (Deputy Executive Director, United Nations Environment Programme) 09:15 SESSION 3: THE ROLE OF KEY INFLUENCERS IN STOPPING THE POACHING CRISIS IN AFRICA Chair: Paula Kahumbu (CEO, Wildlife Direct) Panelists: Peter Knights (Executive Director, WildAid), Nadya Hutagalung (UNEP Goodwill Ambassador), Mrisho Mpoto, Nakaaya Sumari Charles Summerfield (Performing Artists at the Gala Dinner) 10:00 OVERVIEW OF SUMMIT ACHIEVEMENTS Dr Max Graham CLOSING REMARKS by Helen Clark 10:15 SUMMIT CLOSES 10 11

7 A Forum for African Heads of State, Global Business Leaders, Key Influencers and Elephant Conservation Experts to secure Africa s remaining elephant populations and the landscapes they depend on The Giants Club was founded by Space for Giants and the Presidents of Botswana, Gabon, Kenya and Uganda. Its goal is to effectively protect at least 50% of the continent s elephant populations and the landscapes they depend on by It will do so by combining political will, financial muscle and technical expertise to support the delivery of the Elephant Protection Initiative (EPI) in a sub-set of EPI countries that have demonstrated significant leadership and a real commitment to the conservation standards set by the Club. This is an African-led platform to deliver conservation to the highest standard. The Club is governed by a committee, nominated by its members, with day-to-day management executed by a secretariat. President Kenyatta signing the Giants Club Pledge July 2015: (Left to right) Evgeny Lebedev, Dr Max Graham, President Kenyatta, Peter Maina, Professor Judi Wakhungu and Dr Richard Leakey. Photo courtesy of Valentina Morriconi SFG CEO, Dr Max Graham and Patron, Evgeny Lebedev with President Ali Bongo, a founding member of the Giants Club, during an official Giants Club ceremony in Gabon, in February 2015 President Yoweri Museveni joins the Giants Club, July 2015 Photo courtesy of Valentina Morriconi The goal of the Club will be achieved by: 1) Providing technical assistance and resources to build frontline protection capacity in each Giants Club country; 2) Providing technical assistance and resource to build capacity to manage humanwildlife conflict and; 3) Creating an investment platform to generate sustainable revenue for the maintenance of the conservation estate, within each Giants Club country. For further information contact giantsclub@ spaceforgiants.org or visit 12 Photo courtesy of Johnnie Shand Kydd 13

8 Kenyan Intervention Background: Kenya is a recognised leader in conservation on the African continent. It is here that the only national park, containing highly endangered mega-fauna, within a capital city exists. The protected area network, that includes 24 national parks and 29 national game reserves, covers 8 % of the country. 14 My hope is that, together with corporates, donors and other leaders across the continent, we can make an immediate impact, and so improve the prospects for some of the most beautiful landscapes, and animals, on Earth. Time is short but this summit is exactly the right way to address this critical situation, and I am hopeful for its outcome. - President Uhuru Kenyatta Kenya is also home to a remarkable conservation model, pioneered by local communities and private landowners; the conservancy. Today there are over 140 private and community conservancies across Kenya, covering 60,000 km². This remarkable range and diversity of lands that are committed to conservation is a source of great pride and great hope. However, today the illegal wildlife trade presents a major challenge to the future of Kenya s wildlife, particularly to endangered species, including elephants and rhinos. In addition the challenge of human-elephant conflict and an unpredictable global tourism market, is creating major strains on the country s national wildlife authority, the Kenya Wildlife Service. Supporting the delivery of the Elephant Protection Initiative in Kenya Kenya s Giants Club Plan, presented at the inaugural summit in 2016, is to undertake the following actions: 1. The development of an intelligence led Special Operations Unit (SOU) with rapid response capabilities, within the Kenya Wildlife Service (USD$626,500) 2. The creation of an in-house prosecution unit within KWS that helps achieve a major lift in conviction rates and associated penalties for those involved in wildlife crime (USD$78,260) 3. The construction of a 120 km electrified elephant fence separating smallholder farmers from lands committed to conservation in Tsavo (USD$780,000) 4. Upgrading and improving the KWS mobile game capture unit to enhance the response time and management of human-wildlife conflict incidents (USD$700,000) 5. The creation of new sources of revenue, including an endowment fund, to support the maintenance and management of Kenya s protected area network. (TBC). 15

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10 Botswana has a commitment to preserve local fauna as a national treasure and it should be treated as such. - President Ian Khama Botswana s wildlife is, however, under major threat. The illegal wildlife trade and associated wave of militarised poaching that is affecting neighbouring countries is beginning to penetrate even Botswana s sophisticated wildlife protection infrastructure. To be prepared for this growing threat requires urgent development in the capacity of the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP) and along the entire criminal trial process. Supporting the delivery of the Elephant Protection Initiative in Botswana Botswana s Giants Club Plan, presented at the inaugural summit in 2016, is to undertake the following actions: 1. Create an intelligence-led special operations unit to support the existing rangers on the ground (USD$518,373) 2. Strengthen the legal framework, create an in-house prosecution unit at DPNWP and build capacity along the entire criminal trial process to increase conviction rates and penalties for those involved in wildlife crime (USD$177,180) Botswana Intervention Background: Botswana has committed a larger proportion (29%) of its surface area to conservation than any other nation in Africa, covering 169,420 km². It is across this protected area network that the largest population of elephants in Africa remains, together with many other major species of mega-fauna. In addition being the single most important safe haven for Africa s savannah elephants, during these challenging times, is taking its toll, through both human-wildlife conflict and localised impacts on vegetation. Perhaps the greatest long term challenge is ensuring sufficient benefits are generated for local communities to ensure the country s commitment to wildlife conservation can be maintained, forever. 3. Commission a national vision and strategy for attracting sufficient conservation-linked investment to maintain Botswana s protected area network, in perpetuity (USD$150,000)

11 Gabon Intervention Photo courtesy of Malcolm Starkey Background: Gabon is a nation with a low human population blessed with rich mineral resources and some of Africa s greatest natural treasures. It is home to two thirds of Africa s hidden elephants - the forest elephants of the equatorial rain forests, recognized today as a separate species. Tragically, all too often it is not just the elephants who are the victims, but also our rangers and their families. - President Ali Bongo Ondimba Gabon is perhaps the only place left on earth where you can meet elephants walking on a beach and is unique in the sense that it is the only country where elephants continue to roam throughout an entire country. However in the last decade Gabon has suffered significant losses, losing over 10,000 elephants due to poaching for ivory by criminal organizations operating across international borders. In some parts of Gabon elephants have become refugees in their remote forest domain, seeking shelter close to human settlements, where the rule of law is stronger. This has thus increased conflict between rural populations and elephants, which are causing serious damage to traditional farms. President Ali Bongo Ondimba is taking great leadership on the issue of conserving the wildlife of Gabon being a passionate supporter of the Agence Nationale des Parcs Nationaux (ANPN) and most recently visiting the poaching crisis area of Minkebe. He is a founding member of the EPI and is proud to be one of the founding members of the Giants Club. Supporting the delivery of the Elephant Protection Initiative in Gabon In 2016 the Giants Club aims to support Gabon in engaging in a 5 point plan to upscale the conservation efforts within Gabon. These are specifically: 1. Scaling up the capacity of the national park department with a doubling of staff over the next 5 years (USD$3.7million) 2. Establishing a Human Elephant Conflict (HEC) management department comprised of units for each of Gabon s 9 provinces (USD$5million) 3. Developing an intelligence led 60 man rapid reaction force including a 10 man elite Pygmy tracking unit (USD$4.2million) 4. Forming a scientific unit responsible for developing innovative monitoring and research methodologies and for collecting conservation data on key elephant populations (TBC) 5. Promoting investment into Gabon s tourism infrastructure to create sustainable benefit flows and value for local people working towards Gabon being the premiere destination for African rainforest tourism and a model for 21st Century parks. (USD$6.5 million). Photos courtesy of Lee White & James Morgan 20 21

12 Uganda Intervention Background: Known as the Pearl of Africa, Uganda hosts some of the most spectacular biodiversity and diverse landscapes found anywhere on the continent. Despite a widespread declines in elephant populations across Africa in recent years, Uganda has been a beacon of hope. While elephant numbers had plummeted to roughly 700 individuals in the 1980s, today Uganda s protected areas boast approximately 6,000 elephants and counting. 22 On behalf of the people of Uganda, I reiterate my commitment to the Giants Club to protect one of the most iconic species on the continent. With the support of international stakeholders we will develop and implement strategic interventions that will allow our people to live alongside elephants for generations to come. - President Yoweri Museveni However poaching pressure from unstable neighbouring countries, combined with extremely high levels of human-elephant conflict and an under resourced conservation sector is creating enormous pressure on Uganda s critical and diverse wildlife resource. A robust criminal justice pathway, that begins with legislative frameworks, and covers all matters from the point of intelligence gathering to investigations to prosecution in court is the most critical intervention required to deter poaching and trafficking of illegal wildlife products. This is one area where the Uganda Wildlife Authority s (UWA) capacity can be significantly improved. In addition, the burgeoning trade in bush meat products and escalating human-wildlife conflict are starting to pose a major concern and immediate measures are necessary to bolster the capacity of the UWA to address these threats. Supporting the delivery of the Elephant Protection Initiative in Uganda Uganda s Giants Club Plan, presented at the inaugural summit in 2016, is to undertake the following actions: 1. Upgrading Uganda s frontline protection capacity through the creation of an intelligence-led special operations unit and enhanced capacity along the entire criminal trial process (from the scene of crime to the point of conviction) (USD$763,650) 2. Commissioning a conservation investment strategy to modernise the framework for investment in Uganda s national parks, game reserves and community wildlife areas, with a view to significantly enhancing visitor numbers to the country, generating employment among young people and producing major benefits to people living with wildlife (USD$150,000) 3. Build an electrified fence around Murchison Falls National Park along with associated enforcement capacity to mitigate human-elephant conflict (USD$1,050,000). Photography by Maurice Schutgens 23

13 SUPPORTING THE DELIVERY OF GIANTS CLUB ACTIONS Individuals, corporates and conservation organisations are invited to support the delivery of the Giants Club interventions described here and to apply for Giants Club membership. Please contact for further information Securing a future for elephants and the landscapes they depend on, 25

14 Strategy Diagram: Space for Giants is an international conservation charity with more than a decade of experience facilitating the conservation and management of African elephants. The charity is registered in the UK (charity no: ), USA (EIN: ) and Kenya and is governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees. Space for Giants core purpose is to conserve wild African elephants and the landscapes they depend on. It does so through 4 programmes: 1. Wildlife protection: Building capacity to protect and manage vulnerable populations in priority landscapes across Africa 2. Securing habitat: Supporting land tenure and management arrangements to secure and maintain priority landscapes critical for the survival of mega-fauna in Africa 3. Connecting people with nature: Providing extraordinary experiences that connect people with large wild mammals and their natural habitats 4. Minimising the cost of living with wildlife: Provide technical experience, particularly in relation to the construction and maintenance of electrified fences, and associated resources, to prevent humanelephant conflict. It is our mission to secure a future with elephants and the natural landscapes they depend on, for people, forever - Dr Max Graham, CEO, Space for Giants 26 27

15 WITH THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS MAKE IT KENYA! Kenya is the Land of unlimited possibilities. It is today ranked the 4th largest economy in Sub-Saharan Africa with a GDP in excess of US$60 billion. The World Economic Forum s country competitiveness report ranks Kenya 1st in Africa in quality of human capital, availability of research and on innovation, making it the place to be as an investor. Kenya s geographical location coupled with its strategic investments in airport expansion, Kenya Airways and Mombasa Seaport make it a transport hub in Africa. In particular, Kenya s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Mombasa Port are the 2nd busiest in Africa. 28 REPUBLIC OF KENYA Ministry of Tourism With 72% of its population having internet access (35.5 million users), Kenya has one of the highest rates of urban internet access in Africa making it ideal for investment in this knowledge age. The country is set to benefit from a major demographic dividend courtesy of its young population, with close to 70% of the 44.4 million. With its East African Community and COMESA memberships, Kenya provides investors access to the wider consumer market of up to 400 million people. In the World Bank report, 2015 Kenya was one of the most improved countries in the Ease of Doing Business. The 2015 February issue of Fortune Magazine named Kenya as the best African emerging economy to invest in due to accelerated infrastructure development and a stable political and macroeconomic environment. In addition, Kenya stands out to leverage on its diversified economy that is increasingly attracting inflows from a strong service sector compared to other large African economies that are supported by extractive industries such as oil, gas and minerals. Kenya is home to the only United Nations headquarters outside of Europe with two agencies; UNEP and UN Habitat also based in Nairobi. Kenya is also a corporate headquarter for global multinationals that have set base in Africa. Wildlife is Kenya s natural heritage. Kenya is therefore committed towards preserving its wildlife. The country is home to the famous big five which form part of the centerpiece for Tourism. According to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), Kenya is among countries that have made significant progress in adopting appropriate legislations towards combating illegal trade in wildlife. This is in tandem with the 2015 United Nations resolution which requires countries to take decisive steps at the national level to prevent, combat and eradicate the illegal trade in wildlife, on both the supply and demand sides, including strengthening the legislation necessary for the prevention, investigation and prosecution. On this front, Kenya is committed and has made it a top priority to secure a future for wildlife, sustain the beauty and ecological integrity by putting in place laws that protect endangered species such as elephants and rhinos as well as working together with stakeholders to conserve our natural heritage. Tourism is one of the most important socio-economic sectors in Kenya. The sector contributes a total of 10.5% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and employs about 9.2 % (206,000) of the total wage workforce in the country (WTTC, 2015). The sector has high multiplier effects as its growth stimulates further development in other sectors of the economy. The Kenya Vision 2030 blueprint recognizes the importance of the sector and envisages Kenya to be among the leading long-haul tourist destinations in the world, offering a high value, distinct and diverse visitor experience. The country boasts of numerous unique tourist attractions with the Wildebeest Migration being one of the Seven New Wonders of the world. Kenya has won international acclaim as the authentic wildlife safari destination. Visitors who toured Kenya, have in the latest Country Brand Index (CBI), demonstrated 82% brand loyalty with the main contributing factor being the generosity, warmth and hospitality of the Kenyan people. Since the 1960s, Kenya s dominance in sports has been unrivalled. Currently, it is the world s number one in IAAF World Championships, 2015 and recently bagged the Main Cup at the World Rugby Sevens Singapore after pulling off a stunning 30-7 upset victory over Fiji making it the home of champions. Kenya is truly Africa s rising star. Karibu and Make It Kenya! The Ministry of Tourism is the supporting partner for the Giants Club Summit. 29

16 With thanks to our generous supporting organisations With thanks to our generous service providers California Elephant Club 30 31

17 With thanks to our generous Gala sponsors Artist sponsors Adrian Nduma - Kenyan Arnold Birungi - Ugandan Karen Laurence Rowe - Kenyan Dominique Thoenes - Kenyan Mike Ghaui - Tanzania 32 33

18 SUMMIT CONTACT INFORMATION SUMMIT LOGISTICS TEAM SPACE FOR GIANTS TEAM PROTECTION FOR GIANTS TEAM SUMMIT SUPPORT TEAM General queries: Catherine Bookings: Sara Transport: Alia: George: Keith Roberts Director Wildlife Protection +254(0) Maurice Schutgens Project Manager +254(0) Dr Lauren Evans, Director of Conservation Science, +254 (0) Shamini Jayanathan Protection for Giants Director Batian Craig, Director of Intelligence, Protection for Giants, +254 (0) Peter Newland, Director of Training, Protection for Giants, +254 (0) Mike Pflanz PR Consultant +254(0) Charlie Morison Media/Sponsorship consultant +254 (0) Brenda Muckle Media / Sponsorship consultant Brenda@spaceforgiants.org SPONSOR CONTACT Ruth Chitwa Brand Kenya representative ruth.chitwa@brandkenya.go.ke +254 (0) Thanks to David Gulden Photography and Maurice Schutgens Photography George Aike GIS Officer george.aike@spaceforgiants.org +254(0) Salome Gakui Administrator/PA to CEO salome@spaceforgiants.org +254(0) Emilia Hungerford PR Manager media@spaceforgiants.org +44(0) Samuel Githui, Project Officer Samuel.githui@spaceforgiants.org +254(0)

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