- To make a significant contribution towards the long-term conservation and survival of free-ranging large carnivores and their habitats;
- to conduct scientific research on baseline ecology and behaviour of carnivores;
- to develop reliable monitoring and survey techniques for large carnivores in diverse habitats;
- to conduct population estimates and monitor population density of large carnivores and their prey;
- to produce training and information packages to further education and awareness of Namibians in the management and conservation of large carnivores;
- to collaborate with scientific and educational institutions locally and abroad;
- to collaborate with the Ministry of Environment and Tourism on all aspects of large carnivore conservation, and to support their objectives and policies;
- to develop sustainable-use programmes to address and minimise conflict between large carnivores and people; and
- to provide training and capacity building among Namibians to manage and conserve large carnivores.
THE NAMIBIAN LARGE CARNIVORE ATLAS PROJECT
Observations of large carnivores by the Namibian public are recorded on Atlas forms and sent to the Predator Conservation Trust - where forms can be obtained. This information provides useful and current information on Namibian carnivores and will mature as a more valuable monitoring tool. All Namibians are invited to participate.
