Wildlife conservation by Indigenous People in Guyana
02/11/2020
Indigenous People in the Rupununi region of Guyana rely on traditional hunting and fishing for food. Their traditional practices and wildlife are now under threat from uncontrolled fires, new roads and commercial hunting. How can we ensure a brighter future for people and wildlife? The Sustaina...
Vivian – A Guyanese fisherman and wildlife guide
04/07/2019
Vivian is a fisherman and wildlife conservationist living in the Rupununi. Fish and wildlife are an integral part of the indigenous culture and diet in this region of Guyana, which borders Brazil and Venezuela. However, threats to the Rupununi’s rich biodiversity are increasing as the area become...
Asaph – A Guyanese hunter and wildlife conservationist
12/02/2019
Asaph is a traditional hunter and wildlife conservationist living in the Rupununi. Fish and wildlife are an integral part of the indigenous culture and diet in this region of Guyana, which borders Brazil and Venezuela. However, threats to the Rupununi’s rich biodiversity are increasing as the are...
The Wildlife Clubs of North Rupununi, Guyana
12/06/2023
Giant river otters, anteaters and red siskins are some of the incredible animals found in the North Rupununi. This video presents the work of six young wildlife clubs that have been established in the region. The clubs are supported by the North Rupununi District Development Board, with support...
Community-based sustainable wildlife management (animated story)
06/06/2022
This animation tells the story of Leo and Barbara and the communities they are working with to achieve sustainable wildlife management. The animation was inspired by six key elements needed for community-based sustainable wildlife management. These are described in this Technical Brief
Animated story on community rights (Free, Prior and Informed Consent) and wildlife conservation
08/09/2020
The story shows how the Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Programme works hand-in-hand with Indigenous Peoples and local communities to improve food security and wildlife conservation. The animation explains in a clear and visual way how we engage and involve local communities through the Fr...
Explainer video on the SWM Programme Legal Hub – assessing national legislations across countries
04/04/2024
The Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Programme launched a Legal Hub in 2021. It is a user-friendly platform that provides easy access to legal texts and insightful analysis on all sectors related to sustainable wildlife management in over a dozen countries. The Legal Hub is now helping catal...
Practical exercises: Nine tips for telling stories through photos and videos
20/12/2021
This video provides simple exercises to accompany the training video on Nine tips for telling stories through photos and videos. It is targeted at field staff, partners and communities working on the Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Programme. The aim is to document project activities, goo...
Nine tips for telling stories through photos and videos
15/06/2022
This video provides nine practical tips to take better photographs and videos. It is targeted at field staff, partners and communities working on the Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Programme. The aim is to document project activities, good practices and solutions to promote biodiversity co...
Interview with Hubert Boulet, Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Programme Coordinator
03/03/2023
March 3 marks World Wildlife Day - a United Nations International day to celebrate all the world's wild animals and plants and the contribution that they make to our lives and the health of the planet.
Increasing the supply of sustainably produced meat and farmed fish
27/07/2020
We are working in over a dozen countries to increase the sustainable supply of meat, eggs and farmed fish in culturally acceptable and affordable ways. The aim is to reduce the demand for wild meat to sustainable levels, and in so doing improve food security and the conservation of wildlife.
Working together with rural communities
08/04/2020
Respectful, participatory and long-term engagement with Indigenous Peoples and local communities is an essential part of the Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Programme approach. We are working closely with communities and governments to improve food security and the conservation and sustai...
Amazing wildlife caught on camera
10/03/2020
are spread across 3 continents and capture images of wild animal’s 24 hours a day. The Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Programme is working closely with communities and governments to improve food security and the conservation and sustainable use of wildlife.
A brighter future for people and wildlife
28/10/2021
Millions of people rely on wild meat for food, particularly indigenous peoples and rural communities. However, the demand is growing, especially in towns. Hundreds of wild animal species face extinction, in part due to overhunting for wild meat. How can we ensure a sustainable future for both peo...
Build back better in a post-COVID-19 world
07/07/2021
We need to learn from the COVID-19 pandemic, and better understand the root causes of zoonotic diseases, in order to prevent future outbreaks and support a green recovery. Watch this video and read the latest Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Programme’s White Paper and Policy Brief to lear...
Camera Trap Distance Sampling (CTDS) - how to process video data
10/10/2023
This training video aims to help you process images from a camera trap distance sampling (CTDS) survey. CTDS is a valuable method that is being implemented in many of the SWM Programme sites to estimate the abundance or density of wildlife. This video provides field teams with useful steps to...
Camera Trap Distance Sampling (CTDS) - how to set up a survey
11/10/2023
This training video aims to help you design a camera trap distance sampling (CTDS) survey. CTDS is a method used at several Sustainable Wildlife Management Programme (SWM Programme) sites to estimate wildlife abundance or density. This video provides field teams with useful information on the...
Training video #8 Poultry monitoring and marketing
10/05/2022
This training video is part of an engaging series of eight videos on sustainable poultry production. The videos are being used to help small-scale family farmers adopt good practices to improve and increase their poultry production (meat and eggs) for family consumption or sale.
Training video #7 Raising chicks
10/05/2022
This training video is part of an engaging series of eight videos on sustainable poultry production. The videos are being used to help small-scale family farmers adopt good practices to improve and increase their poultry production (meat and eggs) for family consumption or sale.
Training video #6 Laying hens and egg collection
10/05/2022
This training video is part of an engaging series of eight videos on sustainable poultry production. The videos are being used to help small-scale family farmers adopt good practices to improve and increase their poultry production (meat and eggs) for family consumption or sale.