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Wildlife Index (Click to locate)
Total Species Monitored
89
of 320 identified
▲ +6 new this year
Critically Endangered
14
require immediate action
▼ -2 from last assessment
Protected Area Coverage
21.4%
of land territory
▲ +1.2% vs 2022
Active Research Projects
47
across 12 institutions
▲ +11 this quarter
Population Trends — Key Species (2018–2024)
Conservation Status Distribution
Monthly Poaching Incidents vs Rangers Deployed
Research Funding by Source (USD M)
Species Population Summary
Last updated: March 2025
| Species | Region | Est. Population | Status | 5yr Trend | Last Tracked |
|---|
Species Tracker
Real-time monitoring of 89 species across Ethiopia's ecosystems
Organizations Directory
41 organizations active in Ethiopian wildlife conservation
Research & Universities Hub
Connecting global researchers with Ethiopia's unique biodiversity
Investment & Partnership Portal
Unlock sustainable returns in Ethiopia's conservation economy
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Rules & Regulations
Regulatory framework for wildlife activities in Ethiopia
PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESS
1
Pre-Application
Download forms from EWCA portal or Addis Ababa office
2
Documentation
Gather institution letter, ID, project proposal & fees
3
Submission
Submit to EWCA HQ or regional wildlife office
4
Review (14–60 days)
EWCA technical committee evaluates application
5
Approval & Issuance
Permit issued with conditions; fees paid at bank
6
Compliance
Quarterly reports & final report upon project completion
Key Regulatory Authorities
| Authority | Mandate | Contact | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority (EWCA) | National wildlife policy & enforcement | info@ewca.gov.et | Federal |
| Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change | Environmental oversight & policy | mefcc@gov.et | Federal |
| Oromia Forest & Wildlife Enterprise | Regional wildlife management, Oromia | ofwe@oromia.gov.et | Oromia |
| Afar Regional Wildlife Office | Awash basin & Afar wildlife | wildlife@afar.gov.et | Afar |
| SNNPR Wildlife Authority | Southern Ethiopia biodiversity | wildlife@snnpr.gov.et | SNNPR |