Uganda and NGO agree to co-manage part of Queen Elizabeth National Park
The Uganda Wildlife Authority and the Wildlife Conservation Society have signed a 10-year agreement to co-manage the Ishasha Sector in southern Queen Elizabeth National Park. Under the arrangement, WCS will assume some day-to-day responsibilities, including biodiversity management and community engagement, in an area known for its tree-climbing lions.
The Uganda Wildlife Authority and the Wildlife Conservation Society have signed a 10-year agreement to co-manage part of Queen Elizabeth National Park, according to Mongabay.
The agreement covers the Ishasha Sector in the southern part of the park. Queen Elizabeth National Park is known for tree-climbing lions.
Under the arrangement, WCS will take over some day-to-day roles in Ishasha. The responsibilities identified in the source include biodiversity management and community engagement.
The supplied source does not provide further details about the agreement’s implementation, funding, staffing, or additional responsibilities.
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What safeguards will apply if the co-management partners disagree about priorities?
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