Uganda has introduced a decade-long strategy to counter the drastic decline of its large carnivores, including lions, leopards, hyenas, cheetahs, and African wild dogs. The initiative, developed through collaboration with conservationists, government agencies, and international organizations, aims to curb poaching, habitat destruction, and human-wildlife conflict.
The strategic plan, unveiled at the National Wildlife Conservation Conference 2025 in Kampala, focuses on habitat restoration, anti-poaching measures, and community-led conservation to safeguard these species. Officials stress that the decline in carnivore populations threatens Uganda’s biodiversity and tourism industry, particularly attractions like the tree-climbing lions of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
With lion numbers in key parks plummeting—Queen Elizabeth National Park now hosting just 39 lions, down from 400 in the 1960s—urgent action is needed. The $44.56 million plan seeks to cut poaching by 50%, improve habitats, and increase carnivore numbers by 30% over the next decade. Conservationists highlight the critical role of funding, enforcement, and community engagement in reversing the decline and ensuring Uganda’s wildlife legacy.
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