Monthly Performance Report - Local Partner Sanid Organization (Nature Conservation Sector) Project: Protecting The Arabian Leopard in Yemen from extinction June 2023 / AD
The author of the report: Muhammad Abu Haidar
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------Project name:Protecting the Arabian leopard in Yemen from extinction
The project Location :Yemen
The name of the organization applying for the scholarship :
Sand Organization for Relief and Development ( SORD )
Report duration : Quarterly
Starting Date : 1-03-2023 Expiry Date : 30-06-2023
Organization address: Capital Municipality - Directorate of Shoub - Al Habari
Phone Number : 0096701205757
Prepared the report: Muhammad Abu Haider
Current Position: project manager
E-mail : Programs.officer@sanid.org
Mobile Number: 00967 775907606
Organization's website : www.sanid.org
Project's Data:
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An overview of the situation of the Arabian tiger in Yemen The Arabian leopard is found in mountainous areas, with Yemen being one of the most prominent environments in which it has been endemic since ancient times, which made the Yemeni government declare it the national animal .
It is found in several regions in the country, including: Al-Mahra, Al-Dhalea, and in the mountains of Yafea, Abyan, Shabwa, Al-Bayda, Rada’a, Ibb, and the Bani Qais Reserve in Hajjah. There are also dozens of tigers in the framework of their preservation in a number of zoos in Yemen, such as: the zoo in the capital, Sana'a, the Ibb .
zoo, and the zoo in Taiz, southwest of Al-Balah As that exists The Arabian leopard in the “Kur al-Awaleq” mountains in the Yemeni governorate of Shabwa, after its disappearance for 20 years .from the areas of Shabwa The Arabian leopard faces the danger of being hunted, with justification It preys on the sheep owned by the citizens Which made him vulnerable to being killed by sheep owners in Shabwa who vow to kill the tiger in revenge for the killing of his sheep .
It seems daunting and very difficult to protect a wild animal, which requires the Sanid Organization (Nature Conservation Sector) By working hard and inviting the concerned authorities to move and coordinate in order to educate the people of the areas where the Arabian leopard lives and resides.
This requires activating awareness and guiding the population about the importance of preserving the rare animals that characterize their areas, such .as the Arabian leopard The presence of rare animals and endangered species means that these animals are older than humans and are the original endemic to Earth and we .should respect that .
Activities:
Sanid Organization for Nature Conservation (SONC) seeks through the official and competent authorities to activate the laws in force in Yemen that provide for the protection of this type of animal . He abuses these animals By implementing the following :
• Implementation of community awareness sessions by a team of volunteers and stakeholders ,
• To educate the people of the areas where the Arabian leopard resides.
• Training of volunteers from local activists in the targeted areas on the process of monitoring and reporting violations against the Arabian leopard in the three most affected areas
. • Two meetings were held with the Environmental Protection Authority and proposals were submitted on work and coordination between the organization and the authority in contracting with legal offices and consultants to review the laws in force in Yemen concerned with protecting wild animals that are endangered, the most important of which is the Arabian leopard.
• Intensify awareness efforts in the areas of the presence of the Arabian tigers by criminalizing smuggling and killing and reporting any dangers to which the Arabian tiger is exposed.
• Intensifying visits to educational institutions (schools, universities and institutes) to familiarize students with the importance of preserving and protecting the Arabian leopard, in coordination with educational institutions. • drawing up plans for reserves,
• Continuous meetings with the competent authorities in the government to activate the role of protection and legal prosecution of the perpetrators of crimes against this animal.
• Field trip to the animal parks in Sana'a and Taiz, and learning about the needs of the Arabian leopard, where the female Arabian leopard (Saffron) is present in the zoo in Sana'a.
• Providing food under the supervision of a veterinary specialist for Arabian tigers in zoos and their cubs. • Provision of cages in places inhabited by tigers in the gardens, in coordination with the Department of Gardens.
• Preparing a study and solutions for peaceful solutions for farmers to protect their livestock and sheep from predation by wild animals (the Arabian tiger). • Continuing to follow up with the government in finding legal and logistical government support • Implementation of an evaluation survey on the extent to which society accepts the need to protect Arab tigers in times of wars and conflicts. • Continuing to search for financial funding for the purpose of establishing model monitoring centers for the Arabian tigers, their movements and the risks they are exposed to,
• Coordination and agreement has been made with the Ministry of Agriculture and the Public Authority for Environmental Protection To rehabilitate grasslands and water holes in remote highlands, close to the areas of the presence of Arab tigers, to be safe pastures for livestock and sheep, and not to be exposed to predation by tigers, and to limit hunting, killing and chasing tigers because of their predation on livestock.
Indicators :
1. Increased awareness of the importance of the Arabian tigers as an authentic animal wealth and the need to protect them from killing and smuggling among citizens in the areas where the Arab tigers exist.
2. Relative response from the official authorities about activating the laws for the protection of wild animals (the Arabian leopard) and limiting smuggling and killing of them.
3. The recovery of some Arab tigers that the veterinary team was able to reach.
Challenges and obstacles :
• The deterioration of the economic situation in Yemen and its reflection on the deterioration of the environmental situation.
The government's inability to provide the necessary needs for the Arabian leopards in the gardens and their different areas of existence.
The lack of strict application of the laws in force by the government against those who neglect the importance of purebred livestock, especially the Arabian leopard.
The lack of typical reserves.
Poor monitoring and tracking capabilities of the Arab tigers.
Lack of support and donations.
Lessons learned :
coordination with the competent authorities (the Supreme Council for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs - the Ministry of Agriculture - the local community
- the Environmental Protection Authority).
- Learn about the many Yemeni regions where endangered wild animals reside. Continuous communication with donors through globalgiving and clarifying the status of endangered wild animals (the Arabian leopard) in Yemen, which is considered one of the most important indigenous national livestock.
- in Yemen and the extent of their exposure to danger. face difficulty in grazing their livestock for fear of being predated by the Arab tiger, which leads to weakening their livelihoods. This leads to the outbreak of hostility between humans and the Arab tiger, which may expose the latter to killing and chasing. .
Monthly Performance Report - Local Partner Sanid Organization (Nature Conservation Sector)
Project: Protecting the Arabian Leopard in Yemen from extinction.
March 2023 / AD
The author of the report: Muhammad Abu Haidar
Project name: Protecting the Arabian leopard in Yemen from extinction
The project Location: Yemen
The name of the organization applying for the scholarship
Sand Organization for Relief and Development ( SORD )
Report duration : 3 Months
starting date : 1/1/2023 Expiry date: 3/10/2023
Organization address : Capital Municipality - Directorate of Shoub - Al Habari
phone number:0096701205757
Prepared the report: Muhammad Abu Haider
Current Position; project manager
E-mail: Programs.officer@sanid.org
mobile number: 00967 775907606
Organization's website: www.sanid.org
project's data:
An overview of the situation of the Arabian leopard in Yemen
The Arabian leopard is found in mountainous areas, with Yemen being one of the most prominent environments in which it has been endemic since ancient times, which made the Yemeni government declare it the national animal.
It is found in several regions in the country, including: Al-Mahra, Al-Dhalea, and in the mountains of Yafea, Abyan, Shabwa, Al-Bayda, Rada’a, Ibb, and the Bani Qais Reserve in Hajjah.
There are also dozens of tigers in the framework of their preservation in a number of zoos in Yemen, such as: the zoo in the capital, Sana'a, the Ibb zoo, and the zoo in Taiz, southwest of Al-Balah.
As that exists The Arabian leopard in the “Kur al-Awaleq” mountains in the Yemeni governorate of Shabwa, after its disappearance for 20 years from the areas of Shabwa.
The Arabian leopard faces the danger of being hunted, with justification It preys on the sheep owned by the citizens Which made him vulnerable to being killed by sheep owners in Shabwa who vow to kill the tiger in revenge for the killing of his sheep .
It seems daunting and very difficult to protect a wild animal, which requires the Sanid Organization (Nature Conservation Sector) By working hard and inviting the concerned authorities to move and coordinate in order to educate the people of the areas where the Arabian leopard lives and resides.
This requires activating awareness and guiding the population about the importance of preserving the rare animals that characterize their areas, such as the Arabian leopard.
The presence of rare animals and endangered species means that these animals are older than humans and are the original endemic to Earth and we should respect that.
Activities :
Sand (Nature Conservation Sector) seeks through the official and competent authorities to activate the laws in force in Yemen that provide for the protection of this type of animal . He abuses these animals By implementing the following:
Indicators :
Challenges and obstacles :
Lessons learned:
coordination with the competent authorities (the Supreme Council for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs - the Ministry of Agriculture - the local community - the Environmental Protection Authority).
Learn about the many Yemeni regions where endangered wild animals reside.
Continuous communication with donors through globalgiving and clarifying the status of endangered wild animals (the Arabian leopard) in Yemen, which is considered one of the most important indigenous national livestock. in Yemen and the extent of its exposure to danger.
face difficulty in grazing their livestock for fear of being predated by the Arab tiger, which leads to weakening their livelihoods. This leads to the outbreak of hostility between humans and the Arab tiger, which may expose the latter to killing and chasing..
Monthly Performance Report -
Sanid Organization for Natural Conservation (SONC)
Project: Protecting the Arabian leopard in Yemen from extinction.
October 2022/AD
Report preparer: Muhammad Abu Haider
Project's Data :
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Project Name : Protecting the Arabian leopard in Yemen from extinction
The project Location : Yemen
Name of the organization applying for the scholarship:
Sanid Organization for Natural Conservation (SONC)
Report Duration : Month Starting Date :1/10/2022 Expiry Date:10/11/2022
Organization Aaddress
Capital Secretariat - Shu'ub District - Al-Habari
0096701205757
Report Preparer : Mohammed Abu Haider Current Job : Project manager
E-Mail: Programs.officer@sanid.org
Mmobile Number : 00967 775907606
Organization's Website : www.sanid.org
An overview of the situation of the Arabian leopard in Yemen.
The Arabian leopard is found in mountainous areas, considering Yemen one of the most prominent environments in which it has been endemic since ancient times, which made the Yemeni government declared it the national animal. It is found in several areas in the country, including: Al-Mahra, Al-Dhalea, and in the Yafa Mountains, Abyan, Shabwa, Al-Bayda, Radaa, Ibb, and the Bani Qais Protectorate in Hajjah. Dozens of tigers are also present in the context of preserving them in a number of zoos in Yemen, such as: the zoo in the capital, Sana'a, the Ibb zoo, and the zoo in Taiz, southwest of the country. The presence of the Arab leopard in the “Kur al-Awaliq” mountains in the Yemeni governorate of Shabwa, after its disappearance for 20 years from the Shabwa areas. The Arab tiger faces the threat of hunting, with the justification that it preys on sheep owned by citizens, which made it vulnerable to being killed by sheep owners in Shabwa, threatening to kill the tiger in retaliation for the killing of its sheep. It seems difficult and very difficult to protect a wild animal, which requires the Sand organization (the nature conservation sector) to work hard and invite the concerned authorities to move and coordinate in order to educate the people of the areas in which the Arab leopard resides. This requires activating awareness and guiding the population about the importance of preserving the rare animals that characterize their areas, such as the Arabian leopard. The presence of rare animals and endangered species, means that these animals are older than humans and are indigenous to the land and we should respect this. .
Activities carried out:
Sand (Nature Conservation Sector) and through the official and competent authorities seek to activate the laws in force in Yemen that protect this type of animal. He attacks these animals by carrying out the following:
Training for volunteers from local activists in the targeted areas on the process of monitoring and reporting violations against the Arab leopard in the three most affected areas.
Indications:
1. The high rate of awareness of the importance of Arab tigers as a purebred animal wealth and the need to protect them from killing and smuggling among citizens in the areas where Arab tigers are present.
2. The relative response from the official authorities regarding the activation of laws related to the protection of wild animals (the Arabian leopard) and the reduction of smuggling and killing of them.
3. The recovery of some Arab tigers that the veterinary team was able to reach.
Challenges and obstacles:
The government's inability to provide the necessary needs for Arab tigers in parks and their various areas of presence.
Lack of firm application of the laws in force by the government against those who neglect the importance of indigenous livestock, especially the Arabian tiger.
Lack of model reserves.
Conflict between people and animals is one of the main threats to the survival of some of Yemen's most emblematic species. Conflict between humans and wildlife - when conflicts arise from human-animal contact - can lead to humans killing animals in self-defense, preemptive or retaliatory killing.
Tigers prey on cattle and sheep, causing farmers to lose their livelihoods.
Lessons learned:
Prior coordination with the competent authorities (the Supreme Council for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs - the Ministry of Agriculture - the local community - the Environmental Protection Authority.
Identifying many Yemeni regions where endangered wild animals are found.
Continuous communication with donors through globalgiving and clarifying the situation of endangered wild animals (Arabian leopard) in Yemen, which are considered among the most important indigenous national animal wealth. existing in Yemen and their vulnerability.
Some farmers in the areas of the presence of Arab tigers face difficulty in grazing their livestock for fear of being preyed upon by the Arab tiger, which leads to weakening their livelihoods. This leads to the outbreak of hostility between humans and the Arab tiger that may expose the latter to murder and chase. . .
Next period activities:
Providing studies and peaceful solutions to farmers to protect their livestock and sheep from predation by wild animals (Arabian tiger).
Follow-up of the government in finding legal and logistical government support
. Communicate with reliable and specialized partners on the ground.
Community outreach (awareness sessions by a team of volunteers and stakeholders,
Conducting an evaluation questionnaire on the extent to which society accepts the need to protect Arab tigers in the shadow of wars and conflicts.
Searching for financial funding for the purpose of establishing model monitoring centers for the Arab tigers, their movements and the risks they are exposed to.
Seeking and coordinating with the Ministry of Agriculture and the Public Authority for Environmental Protection to reform grasslands and water pits in the remote highlands, close to the areas where the Arab tigers are located, to be safe pastures for livestock and sheep, and not to be exposed to predation by tigers, and to reduce tiger hunting, killing and chasing because of their predation to livestock.
Introduction
About the Arabian leopard
The Arabian leopard is found in the mountainous areas of the Republic of Yemen, as Yemen is one of the most prominent environments in which it has been endemic since ancient times, which made the Yemeni government declare it the national animal of Yemen. It is found in several regions in the country, including: Al-Mahra Governorate, Al-Dhalea Governorate, Yafa Mountains, Abyan Governorate, Shabwa Governorate, and Hajjah Governorate in the Bani Qais Protectorate
The commission confirmed in a statement, Tuesday, that the Arab leopard is one of the most important endangered animals in Yemen, and it was approved by the Prime Minister's decision as a national symbol and emblem of the Republic of Yemen, noting that the remaining numbers of the Arab leopard are estimated at about 200 leopards only. 04/2021
The numbers of these leopards have declined due to the persecution of humans through hunting and poisoning, the decline in the number of their prey, and the expansion of development around their natural habitats. The decline in prey species is also due to over-hunting and extensive grazing of vegetation by local livestock.
The problem faced by the Arab leopard in Yemen:
Citizens of Lahj Governorate, southern Yemen, hunted and killed an Arab leopard in an unexpected way, last April 17/04/2022. .
The rare Arabian leopard is also facing the threat of extinction in Yemen, with continued poaching in several regions of the country. And the Public Authority for Environmental Protection announced that a citizen had killed two rare leopards, after a chase that lasted for days in the Lauder district of Abyan governorate (south of the country). Local hunters often pride themselves on killing leopards during hunting operations in rugged reefs and mountains in governorates where this rare species is present, and photographing them in front of crowds. Sand organization has made great efforts to reduce the phenomenon of hunting Arab leopards. The organization has communicated with the concerned authorities represented by the Environmental Protection Authority and urged them to do their duty. In protecting this Arab national animal by preparing a community awareness program for the importance and symbolism of the Arabian leopard and raising awareness about the threats it faces such as habitat loss, competitive hunting and poisoning, and asking it to denounce and condemn any actions and actions that would eliminate this type of animal and others and joint work to protect the environment.
In accordance with this move by the Nature Conservation Sector Team of the Environmental Protection Organization (SONCS), the government agency issued a statement and declared that killing these leopards is a violation of Environmental Protection Law No. (26) issued in 1995. The authority stressed the need for the authorities to act The local authorities in Abyan governorate, and punishing the perpetrators of this act, fining them and holding them fully responsible for hunting, trafficking, or smuggling the Arabian leopard or other wild animals. Yemen ratified the CITES Convention on the Conservation of Wild Species of Animals and Plants from the Threat of Extinction in 1997. The Commission considered these actions “evidence of the ignorance and lack of awareness of citizens about the importance of the Arabian leopard, and the absence and weakness of the role of local and security authorities in the governorates, to reduce killings Hunting and trafficking of endangered animals.
The Arab leopard is one of the country's national symbols, according to a government decision in 2009, which criminalized, according to Law No. (26) of 1995, hunting, killing or trafficking in it. This is not the first time that the Arabian leopard has been subjected to unfair hunting operations. Rather, it happened during the past years, the last of which was in early April, after the female Arabian leopard was hunted in Abyan governorate. Endangered animals are also facing poaching, most notably the caribou, which is a symbol of ancient Yemeni civilizations, as part of an annual hunting ritual practiced by citizens in several governorates.
The Nature Conservation Sector of SONCS also carried out training for volunteers from local activists in the targeted areas on the process of monitoring and reporting violations against the Arabian leopard in the three most affected areas.
The sector also works with its field team by making field visits to zoos, the most important of which are the zoo in the capital and the zoo in Taiz governorate, and meeting with their administrations to set up a joint mechanism to raise the level of fertilization among Arab leopards to raise the level of their reproduction in a manner that preserves their protection and not to abandon them, and in order to establish protected areas for wild Arab leopards and their prey.
The Nature Conservation Sector of SONCS has also intensified its continuous efforts by communicating with the Yemeni educational and media sector and encouraging them to arrange school and media activities that serve to preserve the Arabian leopard from extinction and to include awareness programs in their future plans
The Arab Leopard Report March 2022 Our philanthropists, this is an opportunity for us to share with you this briefing, which includes the latest developments regarding the Arabian Leopard in Yemen. Military operations have reached their climax since the beginning of the current year 2022, which has caused a major humanitarian and environmental disaster, which negatively affected the life of the Arab Leopard, especially in its areas of presence, which are considered areas of contact by the conflicting parties, and this made it difficult to monitor the violations that affect the Arab leopards in these areas. SORD team was forced to prepare other alternatives that will start to be implemented during the coming period due to lack of funding. These alternatives are to train volunteers from local activists in the targeted areas on the process of monitoring and reporting violations that affect the Arab leopard in the three most affected areas. This will help to monitor violations flexibly and instantly. Our philanthropic friends, we are moving in the field with all our efforts and our available capabilities, we rely heavily on your generous donations.
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