U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service International Affairs Program

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1 U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service International Affairs Program Derek Litchfield Division of International Conservation

2 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS International Affairs Division of Management Authority International Wildlife Trade Program (Permits/CITES) Division of Scientific Authority International Wildlife Trade Program (CITES) Division of International Conservation Wildlife Without Borders Program (Grants)

3 Division of International Conservation Wildlife Without Borders Build the capacity of local people to value and conserve irreplaceable wildlife and habitats. Species Programs Regional Programs Species Programs Regional Programs Global Program Global Programs Since 1989, Wildlife Without Borders has provided over 2,900 grants for international conservation totaling more than $110 million. We have worked with nearly 700 partners in developing countries, who have contributed more than $215 million in matching support for grant projects, doubling the impact of our funding.

4 Wildlife Without Borders Species Programs African Elephant Rhinoceros and Tiger Asian Elephant Great Ape Marine Turtle Critically Endangered Animals Amphibians In Decline Work with partners to save some of the world s most at-risk animals around the world.

5 Wildlife Without Borders Species Programs From ,314 grants Over $78 M for conservation projects around the globe Leveraged over $118 M $10 Targeted towards Universities in last five years Species: African elephant Asian elephant Great apes Marine turtles Rhinos and Tigers Other species programs Critically Endangered Animals Amphibians in Decline

6 Wildlife Without Borders Regional Programs Latin America and the Caribbean Russia China Mexico Africa Build human and institutional capacity to conserve biodiversity.

7 Wildlife Without Borders Regional Programs New Approach: Signature Initiatives Address root cause(s) of a problem Focus on local people and regional problems Target key stakeholder groups Proactive and powerful conservation tools Build capacity through training, education, and creative learning strategies Promote team of diverse individuals focused on a problem of common interest who will derive better solutions than an equal number of individuals working alone Use creative cutting-edge delivery mechanisms Grants focused on human attitudes, values and behaviors

8 Wildlife Without Borders Regional Programs - Signature Initiatives Africa MENTOR-Forest Builds multi-disciplinary team to improve forest stewardship and wildlife conservation in Central Africa. Latin America Teaming for People and Nature Prepares future conservation professionals in disciplines required for real world conservation. Mexico Managing for Excellence Trains future protected area managers to elevate the effectiveness of natural resource management. Stewards of the Land Creates a network of subsistence farming communities as stewards of the biodiversity on their land. Voices for Nature Fortifies decision-making bodies in Mexico to enact and implement legislation supporting a sustainable environment.

9 Wildlife Without Borders Global Program International Conventions and Treaties Multi lateral and sectoral Partnerships Communica tions /Outreach Cross-cutting Issues Addresses treaties and conventions, Critically Endangered Animals, Amphibians In Decline, partnerships, and cross-cutting conservation threats (i.e., climate change, wildlife diseases).

10 WILDLIFE WITHOUT BORDERS GLOBAL PROGRAM Save Vanishing Species Stamp Funds raised benefit Wildlife Without Borders-Multinational Species Conservation Funds for rhinos, tigers, Asian and African elephants, great apes, and sea turtles million stamps have been sold, raising a total of $2,567,000 for the funds since September 2011

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12 International Wildlife Trade Programs Division of Management Authority Implements domestic laws and international treaties to promote long-term conservation of global fish and wildlife resources. Issues Permits Division of Scientific Authority Serves as the U.S. Scientific Authority for the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

13 The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna & Flora (CITES): Promoting the Sustainable Use and Conservation of Wild Plants and Animals 178 Member Countries, referred to as Parties Ensures that international trade in wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival in the wild. Establishes an international legal framework with common procedures and mechanisms.

14 Division of Management Authority - Wildlife Trade & Conservation Branch Develops practical policies and regulations to implement CITES Coordinates with other agencies on CITES activities and enforcement Serves as the primary public CITES contact Leads and coordinates preparations for official CITES meetings Approves State programs for export of native species (furbearers, alligator, American ginseng) Manages the Plant Rescue Center program Implements provisions of other U.S. wildlife trade laws such as the Wild Bird Conservation Act, the Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act, and the Pelly Amendment of the Fisherman's Protective Act

15 Division of Management Authority, Branch of Permits Issues 15,000-20,000 permits annually for import, export, and other activities Assists with preparations and participates in official CITES meetings on permit-related issues Communicates with the Secretariat, other CITES Parties, other Federal and State agencies, and the public on CITES permitting matters Coordinates with other Fish and Wildlife Service offices and other agencies on activities that may affect or be affected by the issuance of permits Participates in training specific to permitting procedures

16 Division of Scientific Authority Identifies, assesses, and recommends species for listing in the CITES appendices Evaluates CITES documents and technical proposals for official CITES meetings Monitors trade and the status of the species in the wild Reviews export/import permit applications of protected species to determine if trade in the species would be detrimental to their survival Advises law enforcement officials on scientific matters Participates on various international working groups and panels

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