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SCIF Maintains Momentum in Africa with Virtual AWCF
Outdoor Wire
Despite the many challenges to organize this unique African meeting during COVID-19, the virtual AWCF successfully maintained the momentum for sustainable use wildlife conservation in Africa.
Critical Work Of African Wildlife Consultative Forum Not Deterred By COVID-19
Daily Caller
The African Wildlife Consultative Forum (AWCF) is widely known in Africa as one of the most productive wildlife conservation gatherings that occurs every year.
SCIF Set to Kick Off Virtual African Wildlife Consultative Forum
Safari Club International
Originally scheduled to take place in Kasane, Botswana, SCIF is charging ahead with the 2020 AWCF as an entirely virtual event. One of the most impactful wildlife conferences in all of Africa, the AWCF brings together senior wildlife officials from African government agencies, the leadership of professional hunting associations, community-based support organizations, wildlife biologists, and other stakeholders each year to discuss sustainable use conservation and wildlife management issues throughout the continent.
SCI Welcomes New Ambassador from Botswana to Washington D.C.
Safari Club International
SCI CEO Laird Hamberlin recently welcomed the new Ambassador of Botswana to Washington DC – the Honorable Onkokame Kitso Mokaila. The Safari Club International Foundation was also represented by SCIF’s Conservation Director Dr. Chris Comer and Conservation Manager Joe Goergen.
SCI Foundation Shifts to Virtual Agenda for 18th African Wildlife Consultative Forum
Safari Club International Foundation
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and international travel restrictions, the Safari Club International Foundation will now host the 18th African Wildlife Consultative Forum entirely virtual from Nov. 10-12, 2020.
AWCF Makes SCIF the Leader in Africa
Safari Club International Foundation
The AWCF has been SCIF’s flagship event in Africa for two decades, making us the leader on sustainable use conservation issues.
Understanding Botswana's New Hunting Program
The Daily Caller
Closed borders and travel restrictions are jeopardizing millions of acres of habitat managed by safari operators and the many livelihoods they support.
Botswana Community Conservation Reform Celebrated
Safari Club International Foundation
Community-based conservation in Botswana was celebrated at the SCI Convention in Reno with His Excellency President Mokgweetsi Masisi being awarded SCI's International Legislator of the Year Award in recognition of his reopening of tourist hunting
Zambia Minister Among Record Number of African Government Officials at SCI Show
Safari Club International Foundation
Safari Club International Foundation recently hosted the Hon. Minister Ronald Kaoma Chitotela from Zambia at the 2020 SCI Convention in Reno, Nevada. Adding to the show's resounding success, we were joined by a record number of government officials from eight African countries.
SCI Foundation Hosts 17th AWCF in Zimbabwe
Safari Club International Foundation
The AWCF brings together senior government officials, professional hunting association leadership, the USFWS, international policy experts and wildlife biologists to tackle the most pressing sustainable use issues in Africa.
