UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA / RÉPUBLIQUE-UNIE DE TANZANIE / REPÚBLICA UNIDA DE TANZANÍA

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1 UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA / RÉPUBLIQUE-UNIE DE TANZANIE / REPÚBLICA UNIDA DE TANZANÍA

2 Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals Format for reports of Parties on implementation of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (revision of January 2002) Reporting format agreed by the Standing Committee at its 23 rd meeting (Bonn, December 2001) for voluntary use by Parties, on a trial basis, for reports submitted to COP7. Refer to separate instructions on completing the report. The questions below combine elements of Resolution 4.1 (Party Reports) adopted by the Fourth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (Nairobi, June 1994) and Resolution 6.4 (Strategic Plan for the Convention on Migratory Species ), adopted by the Sixth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (Cape Town, November 1999), as well as commitments arising from other operational Resolutions and Recommendations of the Conference of the Parties. Which agency has been primarily responsible for the preparation of this report? Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, Wildlife Division List any other agencies that have provided input: Fisheries Division, Environmental Division, Wildlife Conservation Society of Tanzania I(a). General Information Please complete any unfilled boxes and amend and/or update as appropriate the information provided in the table below: Reports submitted: None Period covered by this report: 1 July 1999 to 1 July 2002 Date of entry into force of the Convention in Tanzania: 1 July 1999 Territory to which the Convention applies: Reservations (against species listings): Designated Focal Point: Ms. Miriam Zacharia Principle Game Officer Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism Wildlife Division Ivory Room, Nyerere Road P.O. Box 1994 Dar Es Salaam Tel.: ( ) Fax: ( ) / wildlife-division@twiga.com Membership of the Standing Committee: Competent authority: Implementing legislation: Other relevant conventions/agreements (apart from CMS) to which the United Republic of Tanzania is a Party: The United Republic of Tanzania None Appointment to the Scientific Council: Prof. Idris Kikula / Deogratias Gamasa University of Dar es Salaam Institute of Resource Assessment P.O. Box Dar Es Salaam United Republic of Tanzania Tel.: ( ) Fax: ( ) kikula@udsmucc.gn.apc.org Not applicable Wildlife Division Wildlife Conservation Act, Fisheries Act, Marine Parks & Reserves Act, The Forest Ordinance, The National Parks Ordinance, The Ngorongoro Conservation Ordinance, The Land Act CBD, CITES, Ramsar, AEWA, Lusaka Agreement, UN Law of the Sea Convention, UNFCCC, UNCCD 1

3 National policy instruments (e.g. national biodiversity conservation strategy, etc.): National Environmental Policy, The Wildlife Policy, The National Fisheries Sector Policy and Strategy ment, The Forestry Policy, National Biodiversity Strategy Marine Turtle MoU - Indian Ocean / South-East Asia: Party Signed but not yet entered force Non-party Competent national authority Name: Director of Fisheries Division and Marine Parks & Reserves Address: P.O.BOX 462 Dar-Es-Salaam United Republic of Tanzania AEWA: Party Signed but not yet entered force Non-party Administrative Authority Name: Director of Wildlife Address: Box 1994, Dar es Salaam Tel.: Fax: fisheries@twiga.com Appointed member of the Technical Committee Name: Dr. Charles Mlingwa Address: Box 661, Arusha -Tanzania Tel.: / 375 Fax: wildlife-division@twiga.com Membership of other committees or working groups: Tel.: Fax: tawiri@africaonline.co.tz I(b). Additional General Information 1 Which other government departments are involved in activities/initiatives for the conservation of migratory species in your country? (Please list.) Fisheries Division and Marine Parks & Reserves, Tanzania National Parks, Ngorongoro Conservation Authority and Forestry & Beekeeping Division. 1a If more than one government department is involved, describe the interaction/relationship between these government departments: All institutions are under the Ministry of Natural Resources & Tourism, and there is an appointed committee to work on migratory Species 2 List the main non-governmental organizations actively involved in initiatives for the conservation of migratory species in your country, and describe their involvement: Wildlife Conservation Society of Tanzania (WCST), World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). WCST is working with the Important Bird Areas (IBAs) and their conservation as well as being engaged with the international efforts to draw up an action plan for Blue Swallow. WWF is involved in a number of conservation activities in Tanzania including site management and policy issues.of particular interest in relation to the marine turtles is the marine turtle and Dugong program linked up with the WWF-Mafia project. 3 Describe any involvement of the private sector in the conservation of migratory species in your country: Neil & Liz Baker are compiling information for a Tanzanian Bird Atlas and members to the AEWA Sub-Committee in Tanzania. 4 Note any interactions between these sectors in the conservation of migratory species in your country: A Wetlands Working Group has been formed, which draws all important stakeholders in the wetland sector and a AEWA Sub- Committee has been formed under the group by different institutions and the private sector. Furthermore, a Marine Turtle Committee has been formed under Marine Parks and Reserves. 2

4 II. Appendix I species 1. BIRDS 1.1 General questions on Appendix I bird species 1 Identify the Ministry, agency/department, or organisation responsible for leading actions relating to Appendix I bird species: Ministry of Natural Resources & Tourism, Wildlife Division 2 Is the taking of all Appendix I bird species prohibited by the national implementing Yes No legislation cited in Table I(a) (GeneralInformation)? If other legislation is relevant, please provide details: 2a If the taking of Appendix I bird species is prohibited by law, have any exceptions Yes No been granted to the prohibition? 3 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I bird species: Habitat fragmentation and loss of habitat. 3a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles? Tanzania is participating in the development of an international species action plan for Blue Swallow and a National Action Plan will be developed in Local people are encouraged by the law to aside land for conservation purposes. A benefit sharing mechanism is being developed 3b What assistance, if any, does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles? Capacity building in monitoring of migratory species Development and implementation of communication, education and public awareness package/programme. 4 What actions have been taken to prevent, reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further endanger bird species, including strictly controlling the introduction of, or controlling or eliminating, already introduced exotic species (Article III(4)(c))? Regular enforcement of the wildlife law on importation and exportation of birds 1998 wildlife policy prohibit introduction of exotic species. The wildlife law is being reviewed to take on board policy aspirations. 4a Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard: Persistent lack of human resources amid low or inferior technology 4b What assistance, if any, does your country require to overcome these factors? Provision of advanced technology in monitoring to off set shortage or the need for large number of human resources 1.2 Questions on specific Appendix I bird species The following section contains a table for each Appendix I bird species for which your country is considered to be a. Please complete each table as appropriate, providing information in summary form. Where appropriate, please cross-reference to information already provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (e.g. Convention on Biological Diversity, Ramsar Convention, CITES). (Attach annexes as necessary.) 3

5 Species Falco naumanni Common Name(s) Lesser Kestrel 1 Is your country a for this species? Yes No 2 Please provide published distribution reference: Brown, L.H., Urban E.K., Newman, K Birds of Africa. Vol. I. Academic Press, London. BirdLife International Threatened Birds of the World. Barcelona and Cambridge, UK. Lynx Edicions and BirdLife. 3 Summarise information on population size, trends and distribution (if known): Winters in Tanzania. Population size and trends not know although the literature shows that the species has undergone a rapid decline in its wintering grounds in Southern Africa equivalent to 10% in each ten years since 1971 (BirdLife 2000). 4 Indicate (with an X ) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the reporting period. (Please provide the title of the project and contact details, where available.) Research Monitoring No. No. Habitat protection A number of wintering areas are protected in form of National Par ks, Game Reserves or Conservation Areas e.g. Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro CA. Habitat restoration No. Other Some of the areas outside Serengeti and Ngorongoro have been earmarked for conservation under local communities initiative 5 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period, what has prevented such action being taken? Many important areas are already included in the protected areas network in Tanzania. 6 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species: None Species Hirundo atrocaerulea Common Name(s) Blue Swallow 1 Is your country a for this species? Yes No 2 Please provide published distribution reference: Keith, S., Urban, E.K., Fry, C.H Birds of Africa. Vol. IV. Academic Press, London. BirdLife International Threatened Birds of the World. Barcelona and Cambridge, UK. Lynx Editions and BirdLife. 3 Summarise information on population size, trends and distribution (if known): Breeds in south-western Tanzania i.e. Kitulo Plateau, Mbeya, Mufindi and Iringa. It occurs in north-western Tanzania in the Minziro Highlands and around Lake Victoria in the non-breeding season. The species is threatened by destruction of its grassland habitats on both its breeding ground and its wintering area. This is inferred to have led to a rapid reduction of its already small population. 4 Indicate (with an X ) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the reporting period. (Please provide the title of the project and contact details, where available.) Research On the habitat requirement in the southern Udzungwa Mountains in by the Wildlife Conservation Society of Tanzania (WCST). Msuha, M Habitat requirements of Blue Swallow Hirundo atrocaerulea. Unpublished. WCST. MonitoringNot implemented in Tanzania. Habitat protection One of the breeding sites in the Southern Highlands the Kitulo plateau is in the process to become a National Park a higher level protection status. Habitat restoration Other 5 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period, what has prevented such action being taken? 6 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species: 4

6 The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCST) will develop a National Species Action Plan in year Moreover, the distribution of the species in Tanzania is covered by Important Bird Areas for which conservation initiatives is expected. If you have information indicating that your country should be considered a for any other bird species that is listed in CMS Appendix I, but which is not included in the tables above, please complete a table (provided below) for each species. Species name, Common Name(s): 1 Please provide published distribution reference: 2 Summarise information on population size, trends and distribution (if known): 3 Indicate (with an X ) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the reporting period. (Please provide the title of the project and contact details, where available.) Research Monitoring Habitat protection Habitat restoration Other 4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period, what has prevented such action being taken? 5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species: 5

7 2. MARINE MAMMALS 2.1 General questions on Appendix I marine mammals 1 Identify the Ministry, agency/department, or organisation responsible for leading actions relating to Appendix I listed marine mammals: Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, Wildlife Division. 2 Is the taking of all Appendix I marine mammals prohibited by the national Yes No Implementing legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)? If other legislation is relevant, please provide details: 2a If the taking of Appendix I marine mammals is prohibited by law, have any exceptions Yes No Been granted to the prohibition? 3 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I marine mammals: Marine mammals are accidentally caught in drift nets. 3a 3b What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles? By sensitising fishermen, as well as the implementation of rescue operations. What assistance, if any, does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles? More information from research on animal behaviour. 4 What actions have been taken to prevent, reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further endanger species of marine mammal, including strictly controlling the introduction of, or controlling or eliminating, already introduced exotic species (Article III(4)(c))? Providing awareness information to the communities on the conservation on marine mammals, and monitoring of fishing vessels. 4a 4b Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard: Insufficient equipment and facilities, lack of enforcement capabilities and shortage of human resources. What assistance, if any, does your country require to overcome these factors? To build capacity of the institutes and human resources, and provision of appropriate surveillance equipment facilities. 2.2 Questions on specific Appendix I marine mammals The following section contains a table for each Appendix I marine mammal species for which your country is considered to be a. Please complete each table as appropriate, providing information in summary form. Where appropriate, please cross-reference to information already provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (e.g. Convention on Biological Diversity, Ramsar Convention, CITES). (Atta ch annexes as necessary.) Species Balaenoptera musculus Common Name(s) Blue Whale 1 Is your country a for this species? Yes No 2 Please provide published distribution reference: 3 Summarise information on population size, trends and distribution (if known): 6

8 4 Indicate (with an X ) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the reporting period. (Please provide the title of the project and contact details, where available.) Research Monitoring Habitat protection Habitat restoration Other 5 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period, what has prevented such action being taken? 6 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species: Species Megaptera novaeangliae Common Name(s) Humpback Whale 1 Is your country a for this species? Yes No 2 Please provide published distribution reference: Riede, K Global Register of Migratory Species, Database, GIS Maps and Threat Analysis. Federal Agency for Nature Conservation, Bonn. 3 Summarise information on population size, trends and distribution (if known): Population size and trend is not known. The species occurs in Tanzanian coastal waters. 4 Indicate (with an X ) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the reporting period. (Please provide the title of the project and contact details, where available.) Research Monitoring Habitat protection Habitat restoration Other 5 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period, what has prevented such action being taken? There has been lack of resources. 6 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species: Research and monitoring of the migration patterns in the Tanzanian territorial waters. If you have information indicating that your country should be considered a for any other marine mammal species that is listed in CMS Appendix I, but which is not included in the tables above, please complete a table (provided below) for each species. Species name - Common name(s): 1 Please provide published distribution reference: 2 Summarise information on population size, trends and distribution (if known): 3 Indicate (with an X ) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the reporting period. (Please provide the title of the project and contact details, where available.) Research Monitoring Habitat protection Habitat restoration 7

9 Other 4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period, what has prevented such action being taken? 5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species: 8

10 3 MARINE TURTLES 3.1 General questions on Appendix I marine turtles 1 Identify the Ministry, agency/department, or organisation responsible for leading actions relating to Appendix I listed marine turtles: Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, Fisheries Division and Marine Parks & Reserves. 2 Is the taking of all Appendix I marine turtles prohibited by the national implementing Yes No Legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)? If other legislation is relevant, please provide details: 2a If the taking of Appendix I marine turtles is prohibited by law, have any exceptions Yes No Been granted to the prohibition? 3 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I marine turtles: 1) Accidental caught by trawlers 2) Accidental caught in gillnets 3) Habitat degradation 3a 3b What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles? Establishing programmes to protect and conserve marine turtles and their nesting sites, including establishment of a committee of specialist to deal with conservation of marine turtles. What assistance, if any, does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles? Financial and technical support to strengthening national efforts on marine turtle conservation. 4 What actions have been taken to prevent, reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further endanger species of marine turtles, including strictly controlling the introduction of, or controlling or eliminating, already introduced exotic species (Article III(4)(c))? Coordination and strengthening of the enforcement capabilities within Tanzania. Participation in trans-boundary and international marine turtle conservation co-operation efforts. 4a 4b Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard: Insufficient enforcement capabilities and facilities. What assistance, if any, does your country require to overcome these factors? Assistance to build the capacity of the institutions at different levels to effectively and efficiently carry out conservation programmes within Tanzania. 3.2 Questions on specific Appendix I marine turtles The following section contains a table for each Appendix I marine turtle species for which your country is considered to be a. Please complete each table as appropriate, providing information in summary form. Where appropriate, please cross-reference to information already provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (e.g. Convention on Biological Diversity, Ramsar Convention, CITES). (Attach annexes as necessary.) Species Chelonia mydas Common Name(s) Green Turtle 1 Is your country a for this species? Yes No 2 Please provide published distribution reference: Clark, F. & Khatib, A.A Sea Turtles in Zanzibar: Status, Distribution, Management Options and Local Perspectives. The Commission for Lands and Environment, Zanzibar. Howell, K., Clarke, F., Horrill, C., Nahonyo. C., Njalale, A A Review of the Conservation Status of Sea Turtles in 9

11 Tanzania. Wildlife Conservation Society of Tanzania. Ministry of Natural Resources & Tourism Mafia Island Marine Park. General Management Plan. Board of Trustees, Marine Parks & Reserves, Tanzania. Muir, C Mafia Island Turtle & Dugong Conservation Programme, Nyororo, Shungi-mbili and Mbarakuni Islands. WWF EAME Final Report. Slade, L Sea Turtle Recovery Action Plan for Zanzibar. WWF Menai Bay Conservation Area Project, Zanzibar. 3 Summarise information on population size, trends and distribution (if known): The population size is not known. It was estimated to be about 300 nesting annually in 1982 in Tanzania(in Howell et al. 1993). The population trend is not known, however, there is much evidence that a number of former turtle nesting areas have been vacated and those suitable nesting sites are in decline. Reported to be breeding at Saadani, Bagamoyo, Kilwa (?), Mtwara, Pemba, Zanzibar and Mafia Islands and adjacent smaller islands. Recent estimates in two sites are 50 nesting females in Mafia and 30 in Mnemba Island, Zanzibar (C. Muir, pers. comm. 2002). 4 Indicate (with an X ) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the reporting period. (Please provide the title of the project and contact details, where available.) Research Monitoring Seventeen active nesting beaches on Mafia Island are monitored regularly by Mafia Island Turtle & Dugong Conservation Programme. (Catherine Muir: cmuir@bushlink.co.tz). Mnemba Island Lodge, Zanzibar (Conservation Corparation Africa) mnemba@zitec.org : Misali Island Conservation Association (Pemba) jameshutchins@redcolobus.org : Mkwaja Green Turtle Conservation Project. Habitat protection Community-based Marine Turtle and Dugong Research & Habitat Protection Programme, Mafia Island. Catherine Muir. Habitat restoration Saadani area has been incorporated in the protected area network by extending the Game Reserve. The game Reserve is in the process to be upgraded to a National Park. Other 5 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period, what has prevented such action being taken? 6 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species: A proposal has been developed by the Mafia Island District with assistance from the Mafia Island Turtle & Dugong Conservation Programme to close Nyoro, Shung-mbili and Mbarakuni Islands adjacent to Mafia for temporary settlements part or whole year for turtle nesting to recover. Formation of a technical committee that will coordinate all turtle conservation programmes in The United Republic of Tanzania. Species Caretta caretta Common Name(s) Loggerhead Turtle 1 Is your country a for this species? Yes No 2 Please provide published distribution reference: See references under Green Turtle. 3 Summarise information on population size, trends and distribution (if known): Population size and trends are not known. There is no nesting record of Loggerhead Turtle in Tanzania. Three Loggerhead turtles tagged in South Africa in 1985, 1992 and 1999 have been captured in Mafia over past two years. 4 Indicate (with an X ) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the reporting period. (Please provide the title of the project and contact details, where available.) Research Monitoring : Monitoring of mortalitiesin Mafia Islands Habitat protection Habitat restoration Other 5 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period, what has prevented such action being taken? Lack of resources and information. 10

12 6 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species: Formation of a technical committee that will coordinate all turtle conservation programmes in Tanzania. Species Eretmochelys imbricata Common Name(s) Hawksbill Turtle 1 Is your country a for this species? Yes No 2 Please provide published distribution reference: See under Green Turtle. 3 Summarise information on population size, trends and distribution (if known): It was estimated that 50 nested annually in 1982 (in Howell et al. 1993). The population trend is not known, however, there are much evidence that a number of former turtle nesting areas have been vacated and that suitable nesting sites are in decline. Hawksbill was recorded in Mafia Island, Mtwara and Zanzibar. Of 24 nests on Shungi-mbili Island (adjacent to Mafia Island) 6 were Hawksbill and 18 were Green Turtle. During Jan. -Jun. 2002, 3 out of 100 or so nests in Mafia were Hawksbill 4 Indicate (with an X ) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the reporting period. (Please provide the title of the project and contact details, where available.) Research Monitoring Mafia Island Turtle & Dugong Conservation Programme. Catherine Muir Seventeen active nesting beaches on Mafia Island are monitored regularly. As above. Habitat protection Community-based Marine Turtle and Dugong Research & Habitat Protection Programme, Mafia Island. Catherine Muir. Habitat restoration Other 5 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period, what has prevented such action being taken? 6 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species: A proposal has been developed by the Mafia Island District with assistance from the Mafia Island Turtle & Dugong Conservation Programme to close Nyoro, Shung-mbili and Mbarakuni Islands adjacent to Mafia for temporary settlements part or whole year for turtle nesting to recover. Formation of a technical committee that will coordinate all turtle conservation programmes in Tanzania. Species Lepidochelys olivacea Common Name(s) Ridley Turtle, Olive Ridley Turtle 1 Is your country a for this species? Yes No 2 Please provide published distribution reference: See under Green Turtle. 3 Summarise information on population size, trends and distribution (if known): Population size and trends are not known. There is no nesting record of Olive Ridley Turtle in Tanzania. Formerly nested in Maziwi Island (Tanga Region) which became inundated in the 1980s and which may have been the only(known?) nesting sites in Tanzania. No mortalities records in Mafia since Jan but fishermen say they do occur from time to time (J. Rubens, pers. comm.) 4 Indicate (with an X ) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the reporting period. (Please provide the title of the project and contact details, where available.) Research Monitoring : Monitoring of mortalities in Mafia Islands Habitat protection Habitat restoration Other 5 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period, what has prevented such action being taken? Lack of resources and information. 6 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species: Formation of a technical committee that will coordinate all turtle conservation programmes in Tanzania. 11

13 Species Dermochelys coriacea Common Name(s) Leatherback Turtle, Leathery Turtle 1 Is your country a for this species? Yes No 2 Please provide published distribution reference: See under Green Turtle. 3 Summarise information on population size, trends and distribution (if known): Population size and trends are not known. There is no nesting record of Leatherback Turtle in Tanzania. One mortality each was recorded in Dar-Es-Salaam and Mafia since Jan Indicate (with an X ) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the reporting period. (Please provide the title of the project and contact details, where available.) Research Monitoring Monitoring of mortalities in Mafia Islands Habitat protection Habitat restoration Other 5 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period, what has prevented such action being taken? Lack of resources and information. 6 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species: Formation of a technical committee that will coordinate all turtle conservation programmes in Tanzania. If you have information indicating that your country should be considered a for any other marine turtle species that is listed in CMS Appendix I, but which is not included in the tables above, please complete a table (provided below) for each species. Species name, Common name(s): 1 Please provide published distribution reference: 2 Summarise information on population size, trends and distribution (if known): 3 Indicate (with an X ) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the reporting period. (Please provide the title of the project and contact details, where available): Research Monitoring Habitat protection Habitat restoration Other 4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period, what has prevented such action being taken? 5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species? 12

14 4 TERRESTRIAL MAMMALS (OTHER THAN BATS) 4.1 General questions on Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) 1 Identify the Ministry, agency/department, or organisation responsible for leading actions relating to Appendix I listed terrestrial mammals (other than bats): Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, Wildlife Division. 2 Is the taking of all Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) prohibited by Yes No The national implementing legislation cited in Table I (a) (General Information)? If other legislation is relevant, please provide details: 2a If the taking of Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) is prohibited by Yes No Law, have any exceptions been granted to the prohibition? 3 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats): 3a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles? 3b What assistance, if any, does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles? 4 What actions have been taken to prevent, reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further endanger species of terrestrial mammal (other than bats), including strictly controlling the introduction of, or controlling or eliminating, already introduced exotic species (Article III (4)(c))? 4a Describe any factors which limit action being taken in this regard: 4b What assistance, if any, does your country require to overcome these factors? 4.2 Questions on specific Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) If you have information indicating that your country should be considered a for any terrestrial mammal species (other than bats) that is listed in CMS Appendix I, please complete a table (provided below) for each species. Species name, Common name(s): 1 Please provide published distribution reference: 2 Summarise information on population size, trends and distribution (if known): 3 Indicate (with an X ) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the reporting period. (Please provide the title of the project and contact details, where available.) Research Monitoring Habitat protection Habitat restoration 13

15 Other 4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period, what has prevented such action being taken? 5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species: 14

16 5 BATS 5.1 General questions on Appendix I bats 1 Identify the Ministry, agency/department, or organisation responsible for leading actions relating to Appendix I listed bats: Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, Wildlife Division. 2 Is the taking of all Appendix I bats prohibited by the national implementing Yes No Legislation cited in Table I (a) (General Information)? If other legislation is relevant, please provide details: 2a If the taking of Appendix I bats is prohibited by law, have any exceptions Yes No Been granted to the prohibition? 3 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I bats: 3a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles? 3b What assistance, if any, does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles? 4 What actions have been taken to prevent, reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further endanger species of bats, including strictly controlling the introduction of, or controlling or eliminating, already introduced exotic species (Article III (4)(c))? 4a Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard: 4b What assistance, if any, does your country require to overcome these factors? 5.2 Questions on specific Appendix I bat species If you have information indicating that your country should be considered a for any bat species that is listed in CMS Appendix I, please complete a table (provided below) for each species. Species name, Common name(s): 1 Please provide published distribution reference: 2 Summarise information on population size, trends and distribution (if known): 3 Indicate (with an X ) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the reporting period. (Please provide the title of the project and contact details, where available): Research Monitoring Habitat protection Habitat restoration 15

17 Other 4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period, what has prevented such action being taken? 5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species? 16

18 6 OTHER TAXA 6.1 General questions on Appendix I species belonging to other taxa 1 Identify the Ministry, agency/department, or organisation responsible for leading actions relating to Appendix I listed species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-5 above: Those administering the implementing legislation mentioned under 1(a) 2 Is the taking of all Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in Yes No Sections 1-5 above, prohibited by the national legislation listed asbeing Implementing legislation in Table I (a) (General Information)? If other legislation is relevant, please provide details: 2a If the taking of Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in Yes No Sections 1-5 above is prohibited by law, have any exceptions been Granted to the prohibition? 3 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-5 above: 3a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles? 3b What assistance, if any, does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles? 4 What actions have been taken to prevent, reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further endanger species belonging to taxa not included in section 1-5 above, including strictly controlling the introduction of, or controlling or eliminating, already introduced exotic species (Article III (4)(c))? 4a Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard: 4b What assistance, if any, does your country require to overcome these factors? 6.2 Questions on specific Appendix I species belonging to other taxa If you have information indicating that your country should be considered a for any Appendix I listed species that belongs to taxa not included in sections 1-5 above, please complete a table (provided below) for each species. Species name, Common name(s): 1 Please provide published distribution reference: 2 Summarise information on population size, trends and distribution (if known): 3 Indicate (with an X ) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the reporting period. (Please provide the title of the project and contact details, where available): Research 17

19 Monitoring Habitat protection Habitat restoration Other 4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period, what has prevented such action being taken? 5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species? 7 LISTING OF OTHER ENDANGERED MIGRATORY SPECIES INAPPENDIX I 1 Is your country a for any other endangered migratory species Yes No Not currently listed in Appendix I? Dugong dugong and Wattled Crane. 1a Is your country taking any steps to propose listing any of these species? Yes No By working towards designating some of the areas as Ramsar Sites e.g. Rufiji and Kilwa, Kagera swamps, Malagarasi- Moyovozi Ramsar Sites. By organizing local people to conserve them e.g. Through marine Parks and Reserve conservation programmes. 1b What assistance, if any, does your country require to initiate the listing of these species? Thorough knowledge of the status, distribution and migratory patterns. To obtain necessary information for conservation and building the capacity to conserve the species 18

20 III. Appendix II Species 1. INFORMATION ONAPPENDIX II SPECIES Information pertaining to the conservation of Appendix II species that are the object of CMS Agreements will have been provided in periodic Party reports to those instruments. It will suf fice therefore to reference (below), and preferably append, a copy of the latest report that has been submitted to the secretariat each of the Agreement/MoUs to which your country is a Party. MARINE TURTLES INDIAN OCEAN / SOUTHEAST ASIA MoU (2001) Date of last report: NONE Period covered: AEWA (1999) Date of last report: Period covered: QUESTIONS ON CMS AGREEMENTS 2.1 Questions on CMS Agreements relating to birds 1 In the current reporting period, has your country initiated the development of any Yes No CMS Agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding, to address the Conservation needs of Appendix II bird species? If Yes, what is the current state of development? 2 In the current reporting period, has your country participated in the development Yes No Of any CMS Agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding, which address The conservation needs of Appendix II bird species? 3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of an Agreement or Memorandum of Understanding, what assistance, if any, does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the instrument s development? 4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for birds, including Memorandum of Yes No Understanding, planned by your country in the foreseeable future? 2.2 Questions on CMS Agreements relating to marine mammals 1 In the current reporting period, has your country initiated the development of any Yes No CMS Agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding, to address the Conservation needs of Appendix II marine mammal species? If Yes, what is the current state of development? Development of a National Committee for marine Turtles. 2 In the current reporting period, has your country participated in the development Yes No Of any CMS Agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding, which address The conservation needs of Appendix II marine mammal species? If Yes, please provide details. 3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of an Agreement or Memorandum of Understanding, what assistance, if any, does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the instrument s development? Institutional Capacity Building. 4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for marine mammals, including Yes No Memorandum of Understanding, planned by your country in the foreseeable future? 19

21 2.3 Questions on CMS Agreements relating to marine turtles 1 In the current reporting period, has your country initiated the development of any Yes No CMS Agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding, to address the Conservation needs of Appendix II marine turtles? If Yes, what is the current state of development? Took part in the drafting of memorandum of understanding of the South East Asia and Indian ocean. The formation of the National Committee on Marine Turtles is in process. 2 In the current reporting period, has your country participated in the development Yes No Of any CMS Agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding, which address The conservation needs of Appendix II marine turtles? 3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of an Agreement or Memorandum of Understanding, what assistance, if any, does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the instrument s development? 4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for marine turtles, including Yes No Memorandum of Understanding, planned by your country in the foreseeable future? Action Plan developed included funding of some of the activities. 2.4 Questions on CMS Agreements relating to terrestrial mammals (other than bats) 1 In the current reporting period, has your country initiated the development of any Yes No CMS Agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding, to address the conservation Needs of Appendix II terrestrial mammal species (other than bats)? If Yes, what is the current state of development? 2 In the current reporting period, has your country participated in the development Yes No Of any CMS Agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding, which address The conservation needs of Appendix II terrestrial mammal species (other than bats)? 3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of an Agreement or Memorandum of Understanding, what assistance, if any, does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the instrument s development? 4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for terrestrial mammals (other than bats), Yes No Including Memorandum of Understanding, planned by your country in the foreseeable future? 2.5 Questions on CMS Agreements relating to bats 1 In the current reporting period, has your country initiated the development of any Yes No CMS Agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding, to address the Conservation needs of Appendix II bat species? If Yes, what is the current state of development? 2 In the current reporting period, has your country participated in the development Yes No of any CMS Agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding, which address the conservation needs of Appendix II bat species? 3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of an Agreement or Memorandum of Understanding, what assistance, if any, does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the instrument s development? 4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for bats, including Memorandum of Yes No Understanding, planned by your country in the future? 20

22 2.6 Questions on CMS Agreements relating to other taxa 1 In the current reporting period, has your country initiated the development of any Yes No CMS Agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding, to address the Conservation needs of Appendix II species belonging to taxa not Included in sections 1-6 above? If Yes, what is the current state of development? 2 In the current reporting period, has your country participated in the development Yes No Of any CMS Agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding, which address The conservation needs of species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-6 above? 3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of an Agreement or Memorandum of Understanding, what assistance, if any, does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the instrument s development? 4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for other taxa, including Memorandum of Yes No Understanding, planned by your country in the foreseeable future? 3. LISTING OF MIGRATORY SPECIES INAPPENDIX II 1 Is your country a for any migratory species that has an unfavorable Yes No Conservation status, but is not currently listed in Appendix II and could benefit From the conclusion of an Agreement for its conservation? 1a Is your country taking any steps to propose the listing of this/these species in Appendix II? Yes No 1b What assistance, if any, does your country require to initiate the listing of this/these species? 21

23 IV. National and Regional Priorities 1 Does the conservation of migratory species currently feature in any national Yes No Or regional policies/plans (apart from CMS Agreements) The Wildlife and Fisheries Policies. 1a Do these policies/plans cover the following areas (if yes, please provide details): Yes No Economic development Land-use planning Designation and development of reserves Development of ecological networks Planning of powerlines Planning of fences Planning of dams Other V. Policies on Satellite Telemetry 1 In the current reporting period, has your country undertaken Yes No Conservation/research projects that use satellite telemetry? If Yes, please provide details (Indicate inter alia the scientific justification for the research, describe briefly the measures taken to ensure that risks to the welfare of individual animals and in the case of severely depleted populations to the species are minimised, and summarise the results obtained): 4 Greater Flamingos were tagged in year Are any future conservation/research projects planned that will use Yes No Satellite telemetry? If Yes, please provide details (including the expected timeframe for these projects): If No, please explain any impediments or requirements in this regard: No much focus was given to migratory birds until the ratification of AEWA. Such plans will be developed by the AEWA committee, now operational. VI. Membership 1 Have actions been taken by your country to encourage non-parties Yes No To join CMS and its related Agreements? 1a If Yes, please provide details. (In particular, describe actions taken to recruit the non-parties that have been identified by the Standing Committee as high priorities for recruitment.): Introduced the Executive secretary of AEWA to the SADC member s to sensitize them to join the Agreement. Identify the agency, department or organization responsible for leading on this action in your country: Wildlife Division. 22

24 VII. Global and National Importance of CMS 1 Have actions been taken by your country to increase national, regional Yes No And/or global awareness of the relevance of CMS and its global importance In the context of biodiversity conservation? Through formation of a cross-sectoral committee to deal with CMS matters and undertaking coordinated waterbirds counts for range states 2 Identify the agency, department or organization responsible for leading on this action in your country: Ministry of Natural Resources & Tourism, Wildlife Division. VIII. Mobilization of Resources 1 Has your country made financial resources available for conservation activities having Yes No Direct benefits for migratory species in your country? Through allocation of funds to undertake water-fowl census every year 2 Has your country made voluntary contributions to the CMS Trust Fund to support Yes No Requests from developing countries and countries with economies in transition? Annually contributions are paid. 3 Has your country made other voluntary financial contributions to support Yes No Conservation activities having direct benefits for migratory species in other Countries (particularly developing countries)? 4 Has your country provided technical and/or scientific assistance to Yes No Developing countries to facilitate initiatives for the benefit of migratory Species? 5 Has your country received financial assistance/support from the CMS Trust Yes No Fund, via the CMS Secretariat, for national conservation activities having Direct benefits for migratory species in your country? 6 Has your country received financial assistance/support from sources other Yes No Than the CMS Secretariat for conservation activities having direct benefit for Migratory species in your country? IX. Implementation of COP Resolutions and Recommendations Please summarize the measures undertaken by your country to implement the substantive, operati onal Resolutions and Recommendations adopted by the Conference of the Parties, where these have not been mentioned elsewhere in this report, giving particular emphasis to those adopted by at the Sixth Meeting (Cape Town, November 1999). 23

25 Other remarks: 24

26 Annex: Questions on specific Appendix II species The tables below contain the list of all species listed in Appendix II. Boxes have been checked to indicate the species for which your country is considered to be a. Please amend the boxes where appropriate. (If you wish to provide further information on any of these species, please attach as an annex.) Please also provide published distribution references where available. Species Not a No information available Published distribution reference CHIROPTERA Rhinolophus ferrumequinum Rhinolophus hipposideros Rhinolophus euryale Rhinolophus mehelyi Rhinolophus blasii Myotis bechsteini Myotis blythi Myotis brandtii Myotis capaccinii Myotis dasycneme Myotis daubentoni Myotis emarginatus Myotis myotis Myotis mystacinus Myotis nattereri Pipistrellus kuhli Pipistrellus nathusii 25

27 Species Not a No information available Published distribution reference Pipistrellus pipistrellus Pipistrellus savii Nyctalus lasiopterus Nyctalus leisleri Nyctalus noctula Eptesicus nilssonii Eptesicus serotinus Vespertilio murinus Barbastella barbastellus Plecotus auritus Plecotus austriacus Miniopterus schreibersii Tadarida teniotis CETACEA Platanista gangetica gangetica Pontoporia blainvillei Inia geoffrensis Delphinapterus leucas Monodon monoceros Phocoena phocoena (North and Baltic Sea populations) Phocoena phocoena (western North Atlantic population) Phocoena phocoena (Black Sea population) Neophocaena phocaenoides Phocoenoides dalli Phocoena spinipinnis Phocoena dioptrica 26