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'''Save Cambodia's Wildlife''' ('''SCW'''), founded in 1999 and registered in 2002, is a national NGO (non-government organization) working for the protection and conservation of natural resources and wildlife habitats throughout Cambodia. The organization aims to raise awareness on [[climate change]], wildlife protection and environmental issues in general.<ref name="Land Acquisitions in Cambodia">{{cite web|url=http://www.geo.fu-berlin.de/geog/fachrichtungen/anthrogeog/zelf/Berlin_Geographical_Papers/Bild_BGP47_Land_Acquisit_Cambodia_Titel_2017/BGP47_Land_Acquisit_Cambodia_2017_VS_500.jpg?width=930 |title=Land Acquisitions in Cambodia|publisher=geo.fu-berlin.de |date=2017-07-12 |accessdate=2017-07-12}}</ref> SCW has its head office in Phnom Penh and operates with three field offices in Banlung (Ratanakiri), Kratie (Kratie) and Siem Pang (Stung Treng).

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'''Save Cambodia's Wildlife''' ('''SCW'''), founded in 1999 and established in 2002, is a national NGO (non-government organization) working for the protection and conservation of natural resources and wildlife habitats throughout Cambodia. The organization's goal is to raise awareness on climate change, wildlife protection and environmental issues in general.<ref name="Land Acquisitions in Cambodia">{{cite web|url=http://www.geo.fu-berlin.de/geog/fachrichtungen/anthrogeog/zelf/Berlin_Geographical_Papers/Bild_BGP47_Land_Acquisit_Cambodia_Titel_2017/BGP47_Land_Acquisit_Cambodia_2017_VS_500.jpg?width=930 |title=Land Acquisitions in Cambodia|publisher=geo.fu-berlin.de |date=2017-07-12 |accessdate=2017-07-12}}</ref> SCW has its head office in Phnom Penh and operates with three field offices in Banlung (Ratanakiri), Kratie (Kratie) and Siem Pang (Stung Treng).


The work approach is "Conservation through Education" as means of empowerment and change, using book publications, teaching programs and awareness campaigns to reach all levels of society.<ref name="Live&Learn">{{cite web|url=
The work approach is "Conservation through Education" as means of empowerment and change, using book publications, teaching programs and awareness campaigns to reach all levels of society.<ref name="Live&Learn">{{cite web|url=
http://www.livelearn.org/sites/default/files/docs/LLEE%20Cam%20Status%20Rpt.pdf |title=Live&Learn|publisher=livelearn.org |date=2005-04-07 |accessdate=2017-04-12}}</ref><ref name="VOA">{{cite web|url=
http://www.livelearn.org/sites/default/files/docs/LLEE%20Cam%20Status%20Rpt.pdf |title=Live&Learn|publisher=livelearn.org |date=2005-04-07 |accessdate=2017-04-12}}</ref><ref name="VOA">{{cite web|url=
https://www.voacambodia.com/a/new-documentary-details-struggle-to-preserve-indegenous-cambodians-way-of-life/4089590.html |title=VOA|publisher=voacambodia.com |date=2017-10-28 |accessdate=2017-12-18}}</ref> {{As of|2017|post=,}} the NGO has supported fifteen projects in eight Cambodian provinces, contributing to the conservation of more than 760,600 hectares of forest and wildlife habitat.<ref name="Weltwaerts">{{cite web|url=http://www.weltwaerts.de/en/hosting-partner-organisations-details/id/28.html |title=Weltwaerts|publisher=weltwaerts.de |date=2017-06-14 |accessdate=2017-04-14}}</ref><ref name="Netzkraft Movement">{{cite web|url=
https://www.voacambodia.com/a/new-documentary-details-struggle-to-preserve-indegenous-cambodians-way-of-life/4089590.html |title=VOA|publisher=voacambodia.com |date=2017-10-28 |accessdate=2017-12-18}}</ref> {{As of|2019|post=,}} the NGO has supported fifteen projects in eight Cambodian provinces, contributing to the conservation of more than 760,600 hectares of forest and wildlife habitat.<ref name="Weltwaerts">{{cite web|url=http://www.weltwaerts.de/en/hosting-partner-organisations-details/id/28.html |title=Weltwaerts|publisher=weltwaerts.de |date=2017-06-14 |accessdate=2017-04-14}}</ref><ref name="Netzkraft Movement">{{cite web|url=
http://netzkraft.net/profil.php?teilnehmer=3467&lg=en |title=Netzkraft Movement|publisher=netzkraft.net |date=2018-03-22 |accessdate=2018-03-23}}</ref>
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http://netzkraft.net/profil.php?teilnehmer=3467&lg=en |title=Netzkraft Movement|publisher=netzkraft.net |date=2018-03-22 |accessdate=2018-03-23}}</ref> The focus of SCW's work is sustainable Natural Resource Management {{mdash}} including the setup of Community Protected Areas (CPA)<ref name="Oxfam Forest Protection">{{cite web|url=https://www.oxfamamerica.org/explore/stories/protecting-the-forest-before-its-too-late/ |title=Oxfam Forest Protection |publisher=oxfamamerica.org |date=2018-04-04 |accessdate=2018-04-04}}</ref><ref name="CPA Kampot">{{cite web|url=https://ecotrust.org/under-the-mango-tree-a-villages-future-unfolds/ |title=CPA Kampot |publisher=ecotrust.org |date=2012-03-26 |accessdate=2017-07-31}}</ref> and Community Fisheries (CFi) {{mdash}} climate change,<ref name="Johanniter Climate Action">{{cite web|url=http://www.johanniter.de/die-johanniter/johanniter-unfall-hilfe/auslandshilfe-88/aktuelles/nachrichtenarchiv-2014/aufklaerung-zum-klimawandel/?L=0 |title=Johanniter Climate Action |publisher=johanniter.de |date=2014-07-03 |accessdate=2017-04-12}}</ref> environmental education<ref name="UK Essays">{{cite web|url=https://www.ukessays.com/essays/education/environmental-education-in-cambodia-education-essay.php |title=UK Essays |publisher=ukessays.com |date=2015-03-23 |accessdate=2017-07-31}}</ref> and alternative livelihood options,<ref name="Johanniter International EU Delegation">{{cite web|url=http://www.johanniter.de/die-johanniter/johanniter-unfall-hilfe/start/news/cambodia-eu-delegates-have-visited-projects-of-johanniter |title=Johanniter International EU Delegation|publisher=johanniter.de |date=2018-02-15 |accessdate=2018-02-15}}</ref> in order to face [[Cambodia|Cambodia's]] main environmental challenges, which are deforestation, illegal logging, poaching and destruction of wildlife habitats.


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The focus of SCW's work is sustainable Natural Resource Management [including the setup of Community Protected Areas (CPAs)<ref name="Oxfam Forest Protection">{{cite web|url=https://www.oxfamamerica.org/explore/stories/protecting-the-forest-before-its-too-late/ |title=Oxfam Forest Protection |publisher=oxfamamerica.org |date=2018-04-04 |accessdate=2018-04-04}}</ref><ref name="CPA Kampot">{{cite web|url=https://ecotrust.org/under-the-mango-tree-a-villages-future-unfolds/ |title=CPA Kampot |publisher=ecotrust.org |date=2012-03-26 |accessdate=2017-07-31}}</ref> and Community Fisheries (CFis)], climate change and renewable energy,<ref name="Johanniter Climate Action">{{cite web|url=http://www.johanniter.de/die-johanniter/johanniter-unfall-hilfe/auslandshilfe-88/aktuelles/nachrichtenarchiv-2014/aufklaerung-zum-klimawandel/?L=0 |title=Johanniter Climate Action |publisher=johanniter.de |date=2014-07-03 |accessdate=2017-04-12}}</ref> environmental education<ref name="UK Essays">{{cite web|url=https://www.ukessays.com/essays/education/environmental-education-in-cambodia-education-essay.php |title=UK Essays |publisher=ukessays.com |date=2015-03-23 |accessdate=2017-07-31}}</ref><ref name="Eco-Clubs Johanniter">{{cite web|url=https://www.johanniter.de/die-johanniter/johanniter-unfall-hilfe/auslandshilfe-88/aktuelles/news/kambodscha-umweltschutz-macht-schule/ |title=Eco-Clubs Johanniter |publisher=johanniter.de |date=2018-11-06 |accessdate=2018-11-05}}</ref><ref name="Northbridge School">{{cite web|url=https://www.nordangliaeducation.com/en/our-schools/cambodia/article/2018/11/12/grade-2s-learn-about-honey-production-processes-in-field-trip-to-romdeng-restaurant |title=Northbridge School |publisher=www.nordangliaeducation.com |date=2018-11-13 |accessdate=2018-11-15}}</ref> as well as alternative livelihood options<ref name="Johanniter International EU Delegation">{{cite web|url=http://www.johanniter.de/die-johanniter/johanniter-unfall-hilfe/start/news/cambodia-eu-delegates-have-visited-projects-of-johanniter |title=Johanniter International EU Delegation|publisher=johanniter.de |date=2018-02-15 |accessdate=2018-02-15}}</ref> and Social Business, in order to face [[Cambodia|Cambodia's]] main environmental challenges, which are deforestation, [[illegal logging]], poaching and destruction of wildlife habitats.
== Certification ==

SCW is ''GPP''<ref name="GPP">{{cite web|url=http://www.ccc-cambodia.org/en/ |title=CCC|publisher=ccc-cambodia.org |date=2017-04-12 |accessdate=2017-04-12}}</ref> certified, a Cambodian NGO Governance & Professional Practice award. <!-- Where is the proof that Save Cambodia's wildlife got this award? AnRoCa: on ccc-cambodia.org -->


==History==
==History==


SCW was started as ''Wildlife Rescue Initiative'' in 1999 by Kit Whitney, a US-American teacher, and officially registered with the Ministry of Interior on 29 July 2002 (Registration No. 728). In the first years, SCW’s work focused on training animal keeps and educating society on environmental awareness, collaborating with [[Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre]] and [[Kampot Zoo]]. From May 2002 until June 2006, Lim Solinn<ref name="Lim Solinn">{{cite web|url=http://asiasociety.org/asia21-young-leaders/class-2015 |title=Lim Solinn |publisher=asiasociety.org |date=2015-12-31 |accessdate=2017-07-31}}</ref> lead SCW as Director, focusing on book publications and further teaching projects.
SCW was started as ''Wildlife Rescue Initiative'' in 1999 by Ms. Kit WHITNEY, a US-American teacher, and officially registered with the Ministry of Interior on 29 July 2002 (Registration No. 728). In the first years, SCW’s work focused on training animal keeps and educating society on environmental awareness, collaborating with [[Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre]] and [[Kampot Zoo]]. From May 2002 until June 2006, Ms. LIM Solinn<ref name="Lim Solinn">{{cite web|url=http://asiasociety.org/asia21-young-leaders/class-2015 |title=Lim Solinn |publisher=asiasociety.org |date=2015-12-31 |accessdate=2017-07-31}}</ref> lead SCW as Director, focusing on book publications and further teaching projects.


In July 2006, TEP Boonny was appointed Executive Director, guiding SCW to continuously adapting and improving its’ operation. He initiated the acquisition of international donors and partners, to allow the organization to further grow. By initiating ''Youth Debates'' in 2002 and milestone publications like the ''Atlas of Cambodia'' in 2014, the NGO has become an important actor for change in Cambodia<ref name="Partnership Agreement">{{cite web|url=https://www.mekongeye.com/2017/05/01/helping-cambodian-communities-to-use-natural-resources-sustainably/ |title=Helping Cambodian communities to use natural resources sustainably |publisher=mekongeye.com |date=2017-05-01 |accessdate=2017-11-21}}</ref><ref name="Green Night at Meta House">{{cite web|url=http://news.sabay.com.kh/article/786429 |title=Green Night at Meta House|publisher=news.sabay.com.kh |date=2016-07-30 |accessdate=2017-04-12}}</ref><ref name="ARC Monks pledge to save forest">{{cite web|url=http://www.arcworld.org/news.asp?pageID=57 |title=ARC Monks pledge to save forest|publisher=arcworld.org |date=2004-06-16 |accessdate=2017-04-12}}</ref><ref name="Oxfam Blogs">{{cite web|url=http://www.oxfamblogs.org/asia/campaigners-in-cambodia-demand-climate-justice-at-cop15-in-a-tcktcktck-event/ |title=Oxfam Blogs|publisher=oxfamblogs.org |date=2009-12-07 |accessdate=2017-07-31}}</ref><ref name="Oxfam Cambodia">{{cite web|url=https://cambodia.oxfam.org/what-we-do/natural-resource-governance |title=Oxfam Cambodia|publisher=cambodia.oxfam.org |date=2018-02-09 |accessdate=2018-02-09}}</ref> to improve the country's environmental future.
In July 2006, Mr. TEP Boonny was appointed Executive Director, guiding SCW to continuously adapting and improving its operation. He initiated the acquisition of international donors and partners, to allow the organization to further grow. By initiating ''Youth Debates'' in 2002 and milestone publications like the ''Atlas of Cambodia'' in 2014, the NGO has become an important actor for change in Cambodia<ref name="Partnership Agreement">{{cite web|url=https://www.mekongeye.com/2017/05/01/helping-cambodian-communities-to-use-natural-resources-sustainably/ |title=Helping Cambodian communities to use natural resources sustainably |publisher=mekongeye.com |date=2017-05-01 |accessdate=2017-11-21}}</ref><ref name="Green Night at Meta House">{{cite web|url=http://news.sabay.com.kh/article/786429 |title=Green Night at Meta House|publisher=news.sabay.com.kh |date=2016-07-30 |accessdate=2017-04-12}}</ref><ref name="ARC Monks pledge to save forest">{{cite web|url=http://www.arcworld.org/news.asp?pageID=57 |title=ARC Monks pledge to save forest|publisher=arcworld.org |date=2004-06-16 |accessdate=2017-04-12}}</ref><ref name="Oxfam Blogs">{{cite web|url=http://www.oxfamblogs.org/asia/campaigners-in-cambodia-demand-climate-justice-at-cop15-in-a-tcktcktck-event/ |title=Oxfam Blogs|publisher=oxfamblogs.org |date=2009-12-07 |accessdate=2017-07-31}}</ref><ref name="Oxfam Cambodia">{{cite web|url=https://cambodia.oxfam.org/what-we-do/natural-resource-governance |title=Oxfam Cambodia|publisher=cambodia.oxfam.org |date=2018-02-09 |accessdate=2018-02-09}}</ref> to improve the country's environmental future.

2019 marks the 20th anniversary of Save Cambodia’s Wildlife, and represents a turning point for the organization towards financial independence, driven by Social Business. In 2018, SCW's own income passed the 20% mark.<ref name="SCW Own Income">{{cite web|url=https://www.cambodiaswildlife.org/publications/annual-reports/ |title=SCW Own Income|publisher=cambodiaswildlife.org |date=2019-03-01 |accessdate=2019-03-12}}</ref>

SCW has entered long-term partnerships with [[Johanniter International]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.johanniter.de/die-johanniter/johanniter-unfall-hilfe/auslandshilfe-88/ueber-uns/partnerorganisationen/|title=Johanniter|date=2018-07-16|work=Johanniter [live]|access-date=2018-09-06|language=de}}</ref> in 2013 and in 2011 with [[Welthungerhilfe]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.welthungerhilfe.de/helfen/mitmachen/es-reicht-fuer-alle-mit-ihrer-hilfe/es-reicht-landraub-stoppen/|title=Welthungerhilfe|date=2018-11-08|work=Welthungerhilfe [live]|access-date=2019-02-26|language=de}}</ref> in order to implement projects as local partner in the Northeast of Cambodia.


== Publications ==
== Publications ==
=== Atlas of Cambodia ===
=== Atlas of Cambodia ===
The second edition of the SCW's atlas of Cambodia,<ref name="SCW School Atlas">{{cite web|url=http://www.phnompenhpost.com/scw-school-atlas-gives-students-understanding-climate-change|title=SCW School Atlas gives students an understanding of climate change |publisher=phnompenhpost.com |date=2014-10-03 |accessdate=2017-11-21}}</ref><ref name="Johanniter">{{cite web|url=http://www.johanniter.de/die-johanniter/johanniter-unfall-hilfe/auslandshilfe-88/aktuelles/nachrichtenarchiv-2014/kambodscha-schulatlas-zum-klimawandel-erschienen/?L=0 |title=Johanniter |publisher=Johanniter.org |date=2014-10-07 |accessdate=2017-04-11}}</ref> published in 2014, reflects recent developments in Cambodia and provides up to date knowledge and analysis of the changing spatial structures of Cambodia as well as its economic and social patterns, especially linked to natural resources and environmental management, such as biodiversity, climate, health, education, agriculture, ethnic minorities and economic development. Produced in cooperation with [[Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit|GIZ]], [[The Asia Foundation]], [[Oxfam]]<ref name="Oxfam Saving for Change">{{cite web|url=https://www.oxfamamerica.org/explore/stories/saving-for-change-helps-communities-in-cambodia-address-financial-difficulty/|title=Oxfam Saving for Change|publisher=oxfamamerica.org |date=2010-02-26 |accessdate=2017-04-12}}</ref><ref name="Oxfam Natural Resource Governance">{{cite web|url=https://cambodia.oxfam.org/what-we-do/natural-resource-governance|title=Oxfam Natural Resource Governance|publisher=oxfamamerica.org |date=2017-04-12 |accessdate=2017-04-12}}</ref> and ForumSyd,<ref name="Sithi">{{cite web|url=http://sithi.org/temp.php?url=landissue/mapping_dev.php |title=Sithi|publisher=sithi.org |date=2017-04-12 |accessdate=2017-04-12}}</ref> in partnership with Open Development Cambodia.<ref name="opendevelopmentcambodia">{{cite web|url=https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/about/partnerships/save-cambodias-wildlife-scw/ |title=About the Partnership |publisher=opendevelopmentcambodia.net |date=2013-10-05 |accessdate=2017-11-21}}</ref>
The second edition of the SCW's atlas of Cambodia,<ref name="SCW School Atlas">{{cite web|url=http://www.phnompenhpost.com/scw-school-atlas-gives-students-understanding-climate-change|title=SCW School Atlas gives students an understanding of climate change |publisher=phnompenhpost.com |date=2014-10-03 |accessdate=2017-11-21}}</ref><ref name="Johanniter">{{cite web|url=http://www.johanniter.de/die-johanniter/johanniter-unfall-hilfe/auslandshilfe-88/aktuelles/nachrichtenarchiv-2014/kambodscha-schulatlas-zum-klimawandel-erschienen/?L=0 |title=Johanniter |publisher=Johanniter.org |date=2014-10-07 |accessdate=2017-04-11}}</ref> published in 2014, reflects recent developments in Cambodia and provides up to date knowledge and analysis of the changing spatial structures of Cambodia as well as its economic and social patterns, especially linked to natural resources and environmental management, such as biodiversity, climate, health, education, agriculture, ethnic minorities and economic development. Produced in cooperation with [[Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit|GIZ]], [[The Asia Foundation]], [[Oxfam]]<ref name="Oxfam Saving for Change">{{cite web|url=https://www.oxfamamerica.org/explore/stories/saving-for-change-helps-communities-in-cambodia-address-financial-difficulty/|title=Oxfam Saving for Change|publisher=oxfamamerica.org |date=2010-02-26 |accessdate=2017-04-12}}</ref><ref name="Oxfam Natural Resource Governance">{{cite web|url=https://cambodia.oxfam.org/what-we-do/natural-resource-governance|title=Oxfam Natural Resource Governance|publisher=oxfamamerica.org |date=2017-04-12 |accessdate=2017-04-12}}</ref> and ForumSyd,<ref name="Sithi">{{cite web|url=http://sithi.org/temp.php?url=landissue/mapping_dev.php |title=Sithi|publisher=sithi.org |date=2017-04-12 |accessdate=2017-04-12}}</ref> in partnership with Open Development Cambodia.<ref name="opendevelopmentcambodia">{{cite web|url=https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/about/partnerships/save-cambodias-wildlife-scw/ |title=About the Partnership |publisher=opendevelopmentcambodia.net |date=2013-10-05 |accessdate=2017-11-21}}</ref>


===Children's story books===
===Children's story books===
Since 2002, SCW published several children's story books - among them ''Samnang and the Giant Catfish'',<ref name="Mekong Info">{{cite web|url=http://www.mekonginfo.org/assets/midocs/0002951-biota-the-mekong-giant-catfish-a-new-symbol-of-trans-national-cooperation-in-the-mekong-river-basin.pdf |title=Mekong Info |publisher=mekonginfo.org |date=2002-06-01 |accessdate=2017-04-12}}</ref> published in 2006 and updated in 2017. The children's story books feature environmental topics in English and Khmer, and are prepared in a child friendly way with colorful illustrations.
Since 2002, SCW published several children's story books - among them ''Samnang and the Giant Catfish'',<ref name="Mekong Info">{{cite web|url=http://www.mekonginfo.org/assets/midocs/0002951-biota-the-mekong-giant-catfish-a-new-symbol-of-trans-national-cooperation-in-the-mekong-river-basin.pdf |title=Mekong Info |publisher=mekonginfo.org |date=2002-06-01 |accessdate=2017-04-12}}</ref> published in 2006 and updated in 2017. The children's story books feature environmental topics in English and Khmer, and are prepared in a child friendly way with colorful illustrations.

==Social Business==
SCW’s Strategic Direction 2017-2021 focuses on increased community ownership, part of which is ''Social Entrepreneurship''. Since 2018, SCW launched its first Social Business product, pure Cambodian ''honey save wildlife'' to save wildlife, as well as natural beeswax and pollen propolis. This pure honey from Cambodia and the other bee products support local farmers to improve their livelihood and helps to protect wildlife habitats.<ref name="Cambodian Journal of Natural History">{{cite web|url=https://www.fauna-flora.org/publications/cambodian-journal-natural-history |title=Cambodian Journal of Natural History |publisher=fauna-flora.org |date=2018-07-03 |accessdate=2018-07-03}}</ref><ref name="Social Enterprise Cambodia">{{cite web|url=https://socialenterprisecambodia.org/maps# |title=Social Enterprise Cambodia |publisher=socialenterprisecambodia.org |date=2019-01-05 |accessdate=2019-01-08}}</ref><ref name="EU-Delegation Visit">{{cite web|url=http://www.johanniter.de/die-johanniter/johanniter-unfall-hilfe/start/news/cambodia-eu-delegates-have-visited-projects-of-johanniter |title=EU Delegation Visit |publisher=johanniter.de |date=2018-02-14 |accessdate=2018-05-30}}</ref>


== Eco-tourism ==
== Eco-tourism ==
SCW established and to-date supports two Eco-Tourism-Projects in Mondul Yorn<ref name="Mondul Yorn">{{cite web|url=
SCW established and to-date supports two Eco-Tourism-Projects in Mondul Yorn<ref name="Mondul Yorn">{{cite web|url=
https://ecotourism-cambodia.com/project/mondul-yorn-community-based-tourism/ |title=Mondul Yorn |publisher=ecotourism-cambodia.com |date=2018-02-07 |accessdate=2018-02-07}}</ref> and Prek Thnout<ref name="Prek Thnout">{{cite web|url=
https://ecotourism-cambodia.com/project/mondul-yorn-community-based-tourism/ |title=Mondul Yorn |publisher=ecotourism-cambodia.com |date=2018-02-07 |accessdate=2018-02-07}}</ref> and Prek Thnout.<ref name="Prek Thnout">{{cite web|url=
http://www.tourismcambodia.com/activities/community-based-tourism-cbt/prek-thnout-community-based-ecotourism-site.htm |title=Prek Thnout |publisher=tourismcambodia.com |date=2018-02-28 |accessdate=2018-02-28}}</ref>. The Community-Based approach ensures an alternative source of income instead of poaching or illegal logging in protected areas. Furthermore, cultural exchange between the community and tourists raises awareness on local issues and encourages personal growth.<ref name="Kigali Films">{{cite web|url=http://www.kigali-films.de/our-forest-our-future-save-cambodias-wildlife/ |title=Kigali Films |publisher=kigali-films.de |date=2016-01-15 |accessdate=2017-04-07}}</ref>
http://www.tourismcambodia.com/activities/community-based-tourism-cbt/prek-thnout-community-based-ecotourism-site.htm |title=Prek Thnout |publisher=tourismcambodia.com |date=2018-02-28 |accessdate=2018-02-28}}</ref> The Community-Based approach ensures an alternative source of income instead of poaching or illegal logging in protected areas. Furthermore, cultural exchange between the community and tourists raises awareness on local issues and encourages personal growth.<ref name="Kigali Films">{{cite web|url=http://www.kigali-films.de/our-forest-our-future-save-cambodias-wildlife/ |title=Kigali Films |publisher=kigali-films.de |date=2016-01-15 |accessdate=2017-04-07}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{Official website|http://cambodiaswildlife.org}}
* {{Official website|http://cambodiaswildlife.org}}
* ''[[Phnom Penh Post]]'' [http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/elcs-bring-almost-no-benefits-local-communities-study ELC Study] (November 2016): Part of project Protection of Tropical Forests, supported by [[Welthungerhilfe]]
* ''[[Phnom Penh Post]]'' [http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/elcs-bring-almost-no-benefits-local-communities-study ELC Study] (November 2016): Part of project Protection of Tropical Forests, supported by [[Welthungerhilfe]]
* [http://www.adaptation-undp.org/resources/reports-and-publications-country-teams/save-cambodias-wildlifes-baseline-survey-level Adaptation UNDP] (2011): Study on Knowledge and Awareness on Climate Change and its impact supported by [[United Nations Development Programme|UNDP]]
* [http://www.adaptation-undp.org/resources/reports-and-publications-country-teams/save-cambodias-wildlifes-baseline-survey-level Adaptation UNDP] (2011): Study on Knowledge and Awareness on Climate Change and its impact supported by [[United Nations Development Programme|UNDP]]

[[Category:Environmental organisations based in Cambodia]]

Latest revision as of 22:24, 15 November 2024

Save Cambodia's Wildlife (SCW)
Founded2002
TypeCambodian Non-governmental Organization
FocusEnvironmental Conservation
Location
  • Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Key people
TEP Boonny, Executive Director
Websitecambodiaswildlife.org

Save Cambodia's Wildlife (SCW), founded in 1999 and registered in 2002, is a national NGO (non-government organization) working for the protection and conservation of natural resources and wildlife habitats throughout Cambodia. The organization aims to raise awareness on climate change, wildlife protection and environmental issues in general.[1] SCW has its head office in Phnom Penh and operates with three field offices in Banlung (Ratanakiri), Kratie (Kratie) and Siem Pang (Stung Treng).

The work approach is "Conservation through Education" as means of empowerment and change, using book publications, teaching programs and awareness campaigns to reach all levels of society.[2][3] As of 2019, the NGO has supported fifteen projects in eight Cambodian provinces, contributing to the conservation of more than 760,600 hectares of forest and wildlife habitat.[4][5]

The focus of SCW's work is sustainable Natural Resource Management [including the setup of Community Protected Areas (CPAs)[6][7] and Community Fisheries (CFis)], climate change and renewable energy,[8] environmental education[9][10][11] as well as alternative livelihood options[12] and Social Business, in order to face Cambodia's main environmental challenges, which are deforestation, illegal logging, poaching and destruction of wildlife habitats.

History

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SCW was started as Wildlife Rescue Initiative in 1999 by Ms. Kit WHITNEY, a US-American teacher, and officially registered with the Ministry of Interior on 29 July 2002 (Registration No. 728). In the first years, SCW’s work focused on training animal keeps and educating society on environmental awareness, collaborating with Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre and Kampot Zoo. From May 2002 until June 2006, Ms. LIM Solinn[13] lead SCW as Director, focusing on book publications and further teaching projects.

In July 2006, Mr. TEP Boonny was appointed Executive Director, guiding SCW to continuously adapting and improving its operation. He initiated the acquisition of international donors and partners, to allow the organization to further grow. By initiating Youth Debates in 2002 and milestone publications like the Atlas of Cambodia in 2014, the NGO has become an important actor for change in Cambodia[14][15][16][17][18] to improve the country's environmental future.

2019 marks the 20th anniversary of Save Cambodia’s Wildlife, and represents a turning point for the organization towards financial independence, driven by Social Business. In 2018, SCW's own income passed the 20% mark.[19]

SCW has entered long-term partnerships with Johanniter International[20] in 2013 and in 2011 with Welthungerhilfe,[21] in order to implement projects as local partner in the Northeast of Cambodia.

Publications

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Atlas of Cambodia

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The second edition of the SCW's atlas of Cambodia,[22][23] published in 2014, reflects recent developments in Cambodia and provides up to date knowledge and analysis of the changing spatial structures of Cambodia as well as its economic and social patterns, especially linked to natural resources and environmental management, such as biodiversity, climate, health, education, agriculture, ethnic minorities and economic development. Produced in cooperation with GIZ, The Asia Foundation, Oxfam[24][25] and ForumSyd,[26] in partnership with Open Development Cambodia.[27]

Children's story books

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Since 2002, SCW published several children's story books - among them Samnang and the Giant Catfish,[28] published in 2006 and updated in 2017. The children's story books feature environmental topics in English and Khmer, and are prepared in a child friendly way with colorful illustrations.

Social Business

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SCW’s Strategic Direction 2017-2021 focuses on increased community ownership, part of which is Social Entrepreneurship. Since 2018, SCW launched its first Social Business product, pure Cambodian honey save wildlife to save wildlife, as well as natural beeswax and pollen propolis. This pure honey from Cambodia and the other bee products support local farmers to improve their livelihood and helps to protect wildlife habitats.[29][30][31]

Eco-tourism

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SCW established and to-date supports two Eco-Tourism-Projects in Mondul Yorn[32] and Prek Thnout.[33] The Community-Based approach ensures an alternative source of income instead of poaching or illegal logging in protected areas. Furthermore, cultural exchange between the community and tourists raises awareness on local issues and encourages personal growth.[34]

References

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  1. ^ "Land Acquisitions in Cambodia". geo.fu-berlin.de. 2017-07-12. Retrieved 2017-07-12.
  2. ^ "Live&Learn" (PDF). livelearn.org. 2005-04-07. Retrieved 2017-04-12.
  3. ^ "VOA". voacambodia.com. 2017-10-28. Retrieved 2017-12-18.
  4. ^ "Weltwaerts". weltwaerts.de. 2017-06-14. Retrieved 2017-04-14.
  5. ^ "Netzkraft Movement". netzkraft.net. 2018-03-22. Retrieved 2018-03-23.
  6. ^ "Oxfam Forest Protection". oxfamamerica.org. 2018-04-04. Retrieved 2018-04-04.
  7. ^ "CPA Kampot". ecotrust.org. 2012-03-26. Retrieved 2017-07-31.
  8. ^ "Johanniter Climate Action". johanniter.de. 2014-07-03. Retrieved 2017-04-12.
  9. ^ "UK Essays". ukessays.com. 2015-03-23. Retrieved 2017-07-31.
  10. ^ "Eco-Clubs Johanniter". johanniter.de. 2018-11-06. Retrieved 2018-11-05.
  11. ^ "Northbridge School". www.nordangliaeducation.com. 2018-11-13. Retrieved 2018-11-15.
  12. ^ "Johanniter International EU Delegation". johanniter.de. 2018-02-15. Retrieved 2018-02-15.
  13. ^ "Lim Solinn". asiasociety.org. 2015-12-31. Retrieved 2017-07-31.
  14. ^ "Helping Cambodian communities to use natural resources sustainably". mekongeye.com. 2017-05-01. Retrieved 2017-11-21.
  15. ^ "Green Night at Meta House". news.sabay.com.kh. 2016-07-30. Retrieved 2017-04-12.
  16. ^ "ARC Monks pledge to save forest". arcworld.org. 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2017-04-12.
  17. ^ "Oxfam Blogs". oxfamblogs.org. 2009-12-07. Retrieved 2017-07-31.
  18. ^ "Oxfam Cambodia". cambodia.oxfam.org. 2018-02-09. Retrieved 2018-02-09.
  19. ^ "SCW Own Income". cambodiaswildlife.org. 2019-03-01. Retrieved 2019-03-12.
  20. ^ "Johanniter". Johanniter [live] (in German). 2018-07-16. Retrieved 2018-09-06.
  21. ^ "Welthungerhilfe". Welthungerhilfe [live] (in German). 2018-11-08. Retrieved 2019-02-26.
  22. ^ "SCW School Atlas gives students an understanding of climate change". phnompenhpost.com. 2014-10-03. Retrieved 2017-11-21.
  23. ^ "Johanniter". Johanniter.org. 2014-10-07. Retrieved 2017-04-11.
  24. ^ "Oxfam Saving for Change". oxfamamerica.org. 2010-02-26. Retrieved 2017-04-12.
  25. ^ "Oxfam Natural Resource Governance". oxfamamerica.org. 2017-04-12. Retrieved 2017-04-12.
  26. ^ "Sithi". sithi.org. 2017-04-12. Retrieved 2017-04-12.
  27. ^ "About the Partnership". opendevelopmentcambodia.net. 2013-10-05. Retrieved 2017-11-21.
  28. ^ "Mekong Info" (PDF). mekonginfo.org. 2002-06-01. Retrieved 2017-04-12.
  29. ^ "Cambodian Journal of Natural History". fauna-flora.org. 2018-07-03. Retrieved 2018-07-03.
  30. ^ "Social Enterprise Cambodia". socialenterprisecambodia.org. 2019-01-05. Retrieved 2019-01-08.
  31. ^ "EU Delegation Visit". johanniter.de. 2018-02-14. Retrieved 2018-05-30.
  32. ^ "Mondul Yorn". ecotourism-cambodia.com. 2018-02-07. Retrieved 2018-02-07.
  33. ^ "Prek Thnout". tourismcambodia.com. 2018-02-28. Retrieved 2018-02-28.
  34. ^ "Kigali Films". kigali-films.de. 2016-01-15. Retrieved 2017-04-07.
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