WEN Performance

Develop Wildlife Crime Data Collection & Analysis Tools focuses on improving wildlife crime monitoring by creating standardised methods and resources for gathering and interpreting enforcement data. Activities may include developing a comprehensive methodological toolkit, establishing a centralised digital repository, conducting workshops to strengthen technical skills, deploying mobile and digital tools for real-time data entry, and promoting widespread adoption of these resources among stakeholders. By improving the consistency, reliability, and comparability of data, these tools support evidence-based decision-making and more effective enforcement actions across regions.

The CAR-WEN Strategic Plan presents Develop Wildlife Crime Data Collection & Analysis Tools as an external support strategy—one where the CAR-WEN can facilitate coordination but depends on external partners for leadership and development. The Plan calls for collaboration with enforcement agencies, NGOs, academic institutions, and other WENs to design adaptable, context-specific tools and to train stakeholders in their use. By centralising best practices in a secure, accessible repository and promoting uptake across the enforcement community, this strategy ensures that data informs both operational actions and policy decisions.

Looking ahead, strengthening the tools available for wildlife crime data collection and analysis will be essential to building a global enforcement picture and improving cross-border responses. By engaging technical experts, investing in user-friendly technologies, and encouraging adoption by both enforcement bodies and civil society, this initiative can raise the quality and scope of wildlife crime data worldwide. In turn, this will allow enforcement agencies to identify trends, allocate resources more strategically, and respond more effectively to evolving threats.