The bushmeat trade is the illegal, over-hunting of wildlife for meat and income
A regional approach to address the bushmeat problem in Eastern Africa
Addressing bushmeat
Hunting for bushmeat has resulted in significant declines of wildlife throughout Eastern Africa
Awareness & Outreach
Working with environmental educators and various forms of media to communicate
Alternatives
Working with communities to understand and address site-specific drivers of bushmeat hunting
Law Enforcement
Working with wildlife agencies to build capacity in the law enforcement and judiciary sectors
Capacity Building
Working with conservation professionals, agencies, and at a systemic level to make change
Join the Network
The BEAN network is developing a wider network of partners, which will include governments, conservation organizations, institutions, and local community groups. Currently the following conservationists are working to create this network
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Iregi Mwenja
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