Introducing Intelligence-Led Conservation: Bridging Crime And Conservation Science

Keywords

Conservation intelligence; Crime analysis; Crime science; Intelligence-led conservation; Process evaluation; Uganda

Abstract

The multidisciplinary nature of conservation science lends itself to be a unique area of study for those interested in crime science. In particular, crime scientists can contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of crime and intelligence analysis that address wildlife crime. Crime and intelligence analysis has gained significant attention from conservationists in recent years due to the increasing accessibility and capabilities of various forms of information technology. This has led to significant gains in the ability to collect and analyse information resulting in the push for intelligence-led approaches to guide wildlife law enforcement. Based on a process evaluation of the Uganda Wildlife Authority's intelligence strategy, this paper contributes to the literature by introducing an intelligence- led conservation framework, as well as an operational model referred to as the Ranger Analytic Intelligence Network specifically tailored for conservation efforts in Uganda. Several important caveats that warrant consideration prior to and during the development of an intelligence-led conservation approach are also presented. Lastly, implications for policy are discussed.

Publication Date

12-1-2015

Publication Title

Crime Science

Volume

4

Issue

1

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1186/s40163-015-0030-9

Socpus ID

84983446918 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84983446918

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