Target C

Enhance global efforts to combat poaching and trafficking of protected species, and increase local communities' capacity to pursue sustainable livelihoods.

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Below are employers you could work for, occupations they employ, and education and training programs to prepare you to achieve this target.

Employers

Wildlife Protection Groups: Work to prevent poaching and trafficking through patrols and monitoring.
Community-Based Anti-Poaching Patrols: Conduct patrols and surveillance in collaboration with law enforcement agencies to deter and report illegal wildlife activities.
Conservation Education Centers: Educate local communities about the importance of wildlife conservation and the impacts of poaching and trafficking.
Wildlife Rehabilitation Centers: Rescue and rehabilitate animals affected by poaching and trafficking, often collaborating with authorities to prosecute perpetrators.
Anti-Trafficking Task Forces: Combat wildlife trafficking, and involve community members, law enforcement, and conservationists in coordinated efforts.
Community-Based Wildlife Sanctuaries: Establish and manage sanctuaries for endangered species, engaging the community in protection efforts and ecotourism to deter poaching.
Environmental Youth Groups: Focus on environmental issues, including combating poaching and trafficking through education and advocacy.
Local Wildlife Conservation Coalitions: Networks of individuals and organizations working together to address various wildlife conservation challenges, including poaching and trafficking.
Community Watch Programs: Neighborhood watch-style programs that involve residents in monitoring and reporting suspicious activities related to poaching and trafficking.
Traditional and Indigenous Community Conservation Initiatives: Organizations or initiatives led by indigenous or local communities, leveraging traditional knowledge and practices to protect wildlife and combat poaching.

Training

Wildlife Conservation and Management Courses: Cover the principles of wildlife conservation, including strategies for combating poaching and trafficking, habitat protection, and population management.
Anti-Poaching Training Programs: Train individuals in anti-poaching techniques, patrol procedures, surveillance, and wildlife protection strategies.
Wildlife Crime Investigation Training: Focuses on investigating wildlife crimes, including evidence collection, forensic techniques, and collaboration with law enforcement agencies.
Conservation Law Enforcement Training: Training on enforcing wildlife protection laws, understanding legal frameworks, and conducting operations to combat poaching and trafficking.
Community Engagement and Outreach Workshops: Teach effective community engagement, communication strategies, and building partnerships to involve local communities in anti-poaching efforts.
Conservation Education Certification: Equips individuals with skills to design and implement educational programs focusing on wildlife conservation, poaching prevention, and ethical behavior.
Wildlife Trafficking Analysis and Intelligence Courses: Train individuals in analyzing intelligence related to wildlife trafficking, understanding criminal networks, and contributing to counter-trafficking efforts.
Global Environmental Law and Policy Courses: Cover international laws and policies related to wildlife conservation, protection, and combating transnational wildlife crime.
Biodiversity Monitoring and Management Training: Focuses on monitoring biodiversity, understanding ecosystems, and implementing strategies for sustainable wildlife management.
Technology and Innovation in Conservation Programs: Explore the use of technology, such as GIS, drones, and camera traps, for monitoring and preventing poaching and trafficking activities.

Occupations

Wildlife Conservation Officers: Enforce wildlife protection laws, conducting investigations, and collaborating with local communities to combat poaching and trafficking.
Anti-Poaching Rangers: Patrol and protect wildlife habitats, intercept poachers, and gather intelligence to prevent illegal activities.
Wildlife Crime Investigators: Collecting evidence and working with law enforcement agencies to prosecute offenders.
Community Outreach Coordinators: Build relationships with local communities, raise awareness about the impact of poaching, and involve residents in conservation efforts.
Conservation Educators: Design and implement programs to inform communities about the importance of wildlife conservation and the consequences of poaching and trafficking.
Intelligence Analysts for Wildlife Trafficking: Collect, analyze, and interpret intelligence related to wildlife trafficking, contributing to efforts to dismantle criminal networks.
Wildlife Veterinarians: Specialize in wildlife medicine, care for animals affected by poaching, and examine confiscated wildlife products.
Legal Advisors for Conservation Organizations: Provide advice on wildlife protection laws, support legal actions against traffickers, and contribute to policy development.
Wildlife Conservation Technology Specialists: Use GPS tracking and remote sensing devices to monitor wildlife, prevent poaching, and gather data for conservation efforts.
Wildlife Rehabilitation Specialists: Specialize in the care and rehabilitation of wildlife affected by poaching, trafficking, or habitat destruction.

Back to Goal 15 Targets

Enhance global efforts to combat poaching and trafficking of protected species, and increase local communities' capacity to pursue sustainable livelihoods.

Could this be your career mission? Below are employers you could work for, occupations they employ, and education and training programs to prepare you to achieve this target.

Employers

Could this be your career mission?

Below are employers you could work for, occupations they employ, and education and training programs to prepare you to achieve this target.