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WCS Uganda Program @wcs_uganda

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Joined November 2020
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Piles of clues: How nests, dung are fueling wildlife revolution This new wildlife monitoring method isn’t just about counting endangered species like elephants and chimpanzees; it’s about finding smarter ways to help them survive and thrive. monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/na…

Piles of clues: How nests, dung are fueling wildlife revolution

Researchers have turned to looking into nests of chimpanzees and the faecal matter of elephants in a bid to revolutionise wildlife science in Uganda by making the invisible visible

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Adam Falk joins WCS as President and CEO.
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@TheWCS
1 Jul 2025
Adam Falk joins WCS today as President and CEO. “At the heart of what drew me to this extraordinary institution,” says Falk, “is that science is at its absolute core and has been from the very founding.” Read more: bit.ly/3TQyh69
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Happy World Giraffe Day! Graceful, peaceful, and iconic. Giraffes are the tallest land mammals and a true symbol of wild beauty. Latest trends give hope in the face of giraffe's silent extinction giraffeconservation.org/stat… # StateofGiraffe2025 #WorldGiraffeDay #WeStandForWildlife

State of Giraffe 2025 - Giraffe Conservation Foundation

Latest trends give hope in the face of giraffe's silent extinction

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On May 6, WCS Uganda Country Director Simon Nampindo joined the launch of the 2025 mountain gorilla and chimpanzees census in Bwindi, Uganda. The scientific count will provide estimate of the number of #mountaingorillas and the first to determine the population of #chimpanzees
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Tree-climbing lions in Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth National Park are a rare sight! Unfortunately, these lions are facing extinction threats. Through our conservation efforts, WCS is working to support the recovery of the lion populations #Conservation #Uganda
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Researchers from @TheWCS Michigan Univ & BirdLife have developed a new wildlife monitoring method that produces more robust estimates of animal numbers. "New approach gives conservationists a leg up as they survey poplns of elusive species” Samuel Ayebare shorturl.at/bGgNi
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Happy International day of forests
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*BREAKING* The Hon. Minister of Tourism Wildlife and Antiquities, launches a 10 year ambitious national Action Plan for large Carnivore Conservation for Uganda.
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The 2024–2034 Strategic Action Plan aims for a 30% rise in carnivore populations by 2033. "It's a road-map for recovery, protecting carnivores and fostering human-wildlife coexistence" - Simon Nampindo, WCS Country Director, Uganda Program:
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WCS Uganda is delighted to be part of the Public Private Sector Awareness workshop aimed at combating timber and other forest products crime in Uganda.
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Human Wildlife Conflict intervation plan validation workshop supported by #TotalEnergies E&P Uganda B.V. Supporting wildlife population to thrive and coexist with communities that live adjacent Murchison Falls Protected Area. #Coexistence #Livelihood #Empo
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Embrace and apply Geospatial AI, for sustainable biodiversity conservation as part of their career path. "Young people are at the forefront of driving the technological agenda, addressing conservation challenges of our time, take keen interest in the trends. Country Director WCS
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When you kill a pangolin, you eliminate their #ecosystemsservices; regulating insect populations in our gardens, turning over organic matter, soil aeration. We loose hosts of parasites which may find their way to humans. #culturesandtotems lost. #protectedbyWCS
Last week 4 Chinese citizens were arrested for illegal possession of wildlife products and specimens and tax evasion. 9.4 kilograms of pangolin scales, two skinned pangolin carcasses. The arrest was a result of a joint operation by UWA, Uganda Police Force and Uganda Revenue Authority.

ALT Last week 4 Chinese citizens were arrested for illegal possession of wildlife products and specimens and tax evasion. 9.4 kilograms of pangolin scales, two skinned pangolin carcasses. The arrest was a result of a joint operation by UWA, Uganda Police Force and Uganda Revenue Authority.

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WCS Uganda Program retweeted
Dr. Dianah Ateenyi Ahumuza@AteenyiDianah
10 Nov 2024
We interrupt normal programming to present the awesome organising team and partners for the 2nd Wildlife Conservation Moot Competition. @MakerereLaw @Makerere @MakMootSociety @USAmbUganda @WCSUganda @alik
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Colonised beehive fences effectively reduce human-elephant conflicts, retaliatory killing and associated wildlife crimes. Host communities manage the fences, harvest honey and report reduced crop raids. Supported by #USAID/CWC Activity, @usmissionuganda, #TheAmericanPeople
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WCS Uganda Program retweeted
Uganda Biodiversity Fund@ubf_info
27 Nov 2024
In dealing with threats to forest degradation, UBF with the generous support of the European Union commissions solar irrigation infrastructure donated to tree nursery operators in Kikuube District. The occasion was presided over by the district chairman and the District woman MP
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WCS Uganda Program retweeted
WCS Uganda Program@wcs_uganda
10 Nov 2024
Outstanding contribution of Makerere School of Law Dons and Students participation at #MootCourtCom2024 recognized by @WCSUganda Country Director and Principal School of Law with support of @usmissionuganda & the American People. @MakMootSociety @MakerereLaw #ProtectedByWCS
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The wildlife moot court was exciting, law students argued imaginary cases for practice with a limited number of characters. The bench asked tough questions which required some fast thinking and text-tapping. Creativity, mastery of the legal instruments was on display.
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The rewards of being attentive to the wildlife conservation moot court competition!
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