When we began only 11 lions were known, mostly all confined to protected areas. Now the ecosystem boasts over 60 lions, including cubs. The key question now is: What is our hope for lions for the next few years in northern Kenya?
Science is a critical tool in saving northern Kenya’s lions. Ewaso Lions’ research goal is to use science and research to inform and guide conservation programmes geared towards promoting coexistence between people and lions within their range.
To develop our 3-year strategic plan, we identified six broad thematic areas of work and our desired outcomes under each theme. We identified priority activities for achieving each outcome. The activities that make up our 3-year roadmap fall under one or more of the six themes.
Ewaso Lions is a permanent, growing project, which - for 12 years - has worked with warriors, elders, women, herders, and children to raise awareness of ecological problems/solutions, reduce human-wildlife conflict, and educate communities on the benefits of wildlife for local livelihoods.
Since its founding in 2007, We have put local people at the centre of our conservation programmes. To achieve sustainable coexistence with carnivores, people must feel an intrinsic desire to adopt conservation practices within their daily lives, and should have genuine ownership in the conservation decision-making process.
