bp experience in biodiversity conservation dr chris herlugson, senior advisor environmental impact...
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bp experience in biodiversity conservationDr Chris Herlugson, Senior Advisor Environmental Impact
BP Group HSSE
Vth World Parks Congress, Durban, South Africa
September 2003
biodiversity action by bpreal, measurable and positive impact
conservation action and environmental research around the world… a record of partnership
and collaboration …• National Fish and Wildlife
Foundation• The Nature Conservancy• Royal Society for the
Protection of Birds• Department of Fisheries,
Malaysia• Woodland Trust• Forest Enterprise• WWF Malaysia• Global Nature Fund• Fundación Doñana• Government of Bolivia• Fundación Amigos de la
Naturaleza • Frontier-Tanzania• Trinidad Ministry of
Agriculture and Forestry• Wildlife Habitat Council• Earthwatch• World Resources
Institute• Fauna & Flora
International• Conservational
International• World Conservation
Union… making a difference … Providing educational materials to over 1 million students in China Providing a purpose-built environmental education classroom facility for over 6500 students each year at our Decatur, Alabama chemical
plant Educating students and teachers in Malaysia about biodiversity and careers in conservation
Polar Bear Research Fund
Scottish Forest Alliance
Bison ConservationKansas
DW Research FellowshipTexas A&M
Noel Kempff MercadoClimate ProgramBolivia
Galeota Point Nature Reserve Trinidad
DW ResearchAngola
Iberian Lynx Conservation
DW Research FellowshipSouthampton
Black RhinocerosTanzania
Sea Turtle SanctuaryMalaysia
Conservation Training & Resource CentreIndonesia
Coastal Zone Management Vietnam
BP Conservation Awards ProgrammeGlobal
Caspian RegionalBAP
The Programme is now in its 18th year, and first year with Conservation International and the Wildlife Conservation Society as partners
bp conservation awardslocal conservation action
BP Conservation Awards ProgrammeGlobalBP’s Partners: Birdlife International
Conservation International Fauna & Flora International Wildlife Conservation Society
The BP Conservation Programme aims to support and encourage long term conservation projects which address global conservation priorities at a local level.
All projects applying for awards must fulfill the following criteria:
Address a wildlife conservation priority of global importance (preferably linking with established work-plans e.g. national biodiversity action plan)
Have a strong link with the country where the project will take place (local people participating in all parts of project planning and implementation)
Have a majority of team members in full- or part-time University education (under- or post-graduate, and of any age)
Re-discovered of Indigo-winged parrot in the Colombian Andes; thought to be extinct in Colombia
Team received $75,000 follow-up award in 2003 to continue conservation work
Supported a total of 194 projects in 60 countries
polar bear research fundresearch
Polar Bear Conservation FundNorth Slope AlaskaBP’s Partner: National Fish & Wildlife FoundationCommitment by BP to provide start-up funding for 5 years to establish and maintain the fund. The NFWF will provide matching funds through the life of the project and will seek additional donors.
Goal: support independent scientific, peer-reviewed research on polar bears and their habitat on the North Slope to provide management information to make reasoned decisions
Photo by S. Amstrup
Polar bears are year-round residents of Alaska’s Beaufort Sea coast and, at times, enter the oil fields. The bears are protected by the Marine Mammal Protection Act and by the International Agreement on the Conservation of Polar Bears. Their population is increasing while their habitat, ice, is decreasing.
The US Geological Survey uses aircraft-mounted forward-looking infrared scanners to detect the heat signatures of bear dens in areas of oil field activity
Future projects to be supported by the fund may include: Education projects Habitat restoration projects “Hands-on” protection efforts
Operators have a responsibility to protect the worker’s safety and ensure the safety of the bears.
iberian lynx conservationendangered species management
Iberian Lynx ConservationSpainBP’s Partners: Fundación Doñana
Global Nature Fund Estación Biológica de
Doñana The Iberian Lynx is the most threatened mammal in Europe and probably one of the most threatened in the world.
Photo by A. Sabater
Con nosotros, los oidos más agudos de España tienen quien les escuche
The lynx population is estimated at 150-200 animals, distributed primarily in two viable populations
Main population centers are in Sierra Morena and Doñana National Park
Conservation and recovery actions recommended by the European Commission
Monitoring lynx populations Surveillance and monitoring action areas for
impacts that may affect lynx survival Identifying problem areas and areas where
habitat can be created or improved Improving lynx feeding resources in areas
where lynx have been shown to be present in the last ten years
Lynx habitat improvement by boosting its hunting grounds, refuges and watering areas
Controlling dangerous activities in lynx areas (hunting, forestry and agricultural operations that damage its habitat, etc.)
Awareness-raising among the local population in areas with conservation projects
Status of the Spanish lynx (presented by Icona – Strasbourg, 1992).
What BP in Spain is doing – the second year of support
Using resources to aid habitat and feeding projects Republishing public education books Raising awareness of the lynx through advertising and
marketing campaigns BP customers can support this project by redeeming their
BP Loyalty card points
ma’daerah turtle sanctuaryhelping create protected areas
Ma’Daerah Turtle SanctuaryTownship of Kemaman, Terengganu , MalaysiaBP’s Partners: Department of Fisheries
WWF MalaysiaPaka-Kertih area is an important nesting rookery for Green, Olive Ridley and Leatherback turtles; all internationally recognized as endangered throughout their range
Important sea turtle and painted terrapin nesting beach
Abundant wildlife on surrounding forested hills
The forest is a rare example of undisturbed coastal hill dipterocarp forest
Forest safeguards an essential water catchment area
Ma’Daerah is a rare example of undisturbed beach dune scrub Current activities include turtle hatchery management, monitoring of nesting females, turtle-related research,
education & awareness programme with special emphasis on local schoolchildren and public programmes to enable participation of Malaysians
Priority actions:Gazettement of 70 ha
beach area as official turtle sanctuary
Completion of biological survey of surrounding forested hills
Gain official protection status for forested hills
conservation action
BP’s businesses contribute to a wide range of conservation projects around the world
These projects address endangered and threatened species and the habitats on which they rely
We support development of local capacity to effectively manage these important issues
We seek out conservation partners with the relevant expertise to provide direction, advice and management
indicators of success
Business
Strategic fit Simple performance contractA workable number of targetsClear expectationsClear responsibilitiesDeliveryMonitoring and follow-up
Conservation
Strategic fitAddress a real conservation needOn-the-ground actionCommitted, knowledgeable partnersReal expectationsCost-effective