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Vulture nests in Malawi’s Southern Region, 2021
'Recent records of vulture nests in Malawi’s Southern Region' in Vulture News
A Review of Wildlife Crime Court Cases in Malawi, 2021
This report takes stock of four years of courtroom monitoring activities and aims to improve transparency and accountability inside courtrooms. It provides an evidence-based diagnosis of the evolving illegal wildlife trade in Malawi to help stakeholders tailor and prioritise wildlife crime prevention strategies.
The Role of Corruption in Enabling Wildlife & Forest Crime in Malawi, 2021
This report was commissioned by the Malawi Parliamentary Conservation Caucus and funded by the US Forests and Wildlife Services via ICCF, with technical support from Lilongwe Wildlife Trust.
Protecting Pangolins: Issues Brief, 2021
This briefing paper provides an overview of the scale and nature of the illicit pangolin trade in Malawi. It also covers government-led initiatives designed to disrupt trafficking networks & return victims to the wild.
Monitoring biodiversity of Vwaza Marsh Wildlife Reserve, 2020
'Biosphere Expedition Report – From elephants to cats to butterflies: Monitoring biodiversity of Vwaza Marsh Wildlife Reserve, Malawi'
Forestry Act Amendment 2019: Summary of Revisions, 2020
Forests play a critical role in sustaining the health and prosperity of Malawi. This document summarises the key revisions made by the Forestry Amendment Act 2019 – with versions in English, Chichewa and Tumbuka.
Model Charges for Wildlife Crime, 2020
This booklet includes the model statements and particulars of offences for a large range of laws relating to wildlife and forestry crimes (NPWA, Forestry Act, Firearms Act, Penal Code, Corrupt Practices Act, Customs and Excise Act, Financial Crimes Act and Immigration Act). It also offers guidance on expert testimony and sentencing submissions. The introductory discussion covers important criminal procedure elements such as mens rea, attempts and conspiracy.