Rapid Assessment Toolkit

The CAR-WEN Rapid Assessment Toolkit for Wildlife Crime and Enforcement is under active development. A working prototype has now been produced, and we are in an open collaboration phase to refine and strengthen it. Pilot testing will begin in two to three projects and sites by July 2026. Lessons learned from these pilots will guide refinement before a full release.

Built using the Open Standards for the Practice of Conservation, the toolkit is designed to fill a critical gap in operational guidance for rapid assessments. It provides standardised assessment approaches, decision-making tools, and guidance to help practitioners conduct rapid assessments that best suit their needs.

We welcome technical partners, reviewers, and other interested collaborators who can help develop, test, or improve the toolkit. Please contact us if you would like to contribute.