Objective of the training This training aims to strengthen the skills of actors in the West African region on the management of PAs and the conservation of biodiversity, with a particular emphasis on the fight against environmental crime. The aim will be to equip managers and their partners with tools and technical skills to improve their work on the protection of biodiversity, PAs and their periphery. At the end of this training, participants will have strengthened skills in the fight against environmental crime. They will be able to implement planning adapted to the security and monitoring of APs. They will have a better knowledge of tools and techniques for responding to environmental crimes (CITES, anti-poaching techniques, wildlife detection and control, environmental law and judicial procedures, evidence management, crime scene management, etc.). Content of the training The training is structured in modules that combine theoretical courses and practical examples that focus in particular on the application of laws related to the management of PAs, concepts and techniques of surveillance and security (fight against poaching and fight against illegal wildlife trafficking), concepts related to conflict management and environmental economics. The program of the thematic “Environmental Crime” is structured as follows: Phase 1 virtual phase: modules to be followed online by the selected auditors Two validated MOOCs required: PA management and law enforcement Phase 2: face-to-face modules (Ouagadougou) Module 1 (Ouagadougou) Module 1 (CGA) Module 1 (CGA) Module 1 (CGA): conservation policies and protected area management issues Module 2 (EPA): assessment and planning of protected area management Module 3 (DE): law of the Environment linked to the GAP Module 4 (AL): practical application of laws, techniques anti-poaching and illegal wildlife trafficking Module 5 (TTD1): field trip (survival, surveillance, securing PA) Module 6 (GPV): participatory approaches (communities and other actors) and conflict management Module 7 (EDE) Module 7 (EDE): environmental and natural resources economics Application and natural resources economics Application and selection of candidates Candidates will be selected on the basis of a file to be completed on the Internet at the following address: https://fc.usenghor.org All the requested sections must be carefully completed by the candidates. After validation of the first part of the questionnaire, candidates are also asked to attach a photograph (JPG or PDF format) and an authorization from their employer (PDF format) online. Any file that is incomplete or sent by email or fax is not admissible. Training targets This continuing education program is intended for PA managers in the public, para-public and private sectors in West Africa only and working in the field of the fight against environmental crime, law enforcement, regulation, control and litigation, etc. It is also intended for managers of NGOs or associations working in the field of the environment and the management of conflicts or litigation related to natural resources. Candidates must have a first professional experience and have the level of bac+3 or equivalent. General organization The training takes place in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) under the supervision of the Protected Areas Programme of the IUCN Regional Office for Central and Western Africa. It is delivered entirely in French. The training will be evaluated and, if successful, will allow you to obtain a University Diploma (DU) in “Protected Area Management”, issued by Senghor University. This 19th edition of DU-GAP will be held from March 21 to May 07, 2022. However, due to the global health situation, the organizers reserve the right to adapt the methods of carrying out this training: either modifying the dates, or by organizing it partially or completely remotely, or completely remotely, or completely remotely, or to cancel it if necessary. Cost The training The training is covered by the organizers. This coverage covers training costs, accommodation and food, transport (under conditions and with a cap), an allowance for minor expenses, insurance, for the entire duration of the face-to-face training. Candidates will have to assume any other costs. Learners who have obtained their own funding can also be included in the promotion and are therefore strongly encouraged to seek the necessary funding estimated at 3500 euros per learner. Application deadline: 04 February 2022 Senghor University contacts: Ms. Marie SAMY, Executive Assistant of the Environment Department, Senghor University in Alexandria, Egypt - Tel & fax: (203) 48 43 637 @: environnement@usenghor.org IUCN contact: IUCN contact: Dr BOUREIMA Boubacar, expert in Governance, Environmental Policies and Biodiversity: Dr BOUREIMA Boubacar, expert in Governance, Environmental Policies and Biodiversity, IUCN PACO, Tel. (WhatsApp): +226 75088368, e-mail: boubacar.boureima@iucn.org