USAID Wildlife Asia
Campaign Highlight Videos
Beyond raising public awareness, USAID Reducing Demand for Wildlife campaigns systematically use social and behavior change communication (SBCC) to reduce the demand for wildlife products in China, Thailand and Vietnam.
Beautiful without Ivory Campaign Video
Five influencers have committed to be champions of this campaign since they firmly believe that True Beauty Does Not Need Ivory.
News
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Dec 28, 2022 · News ItemUSAID shares findings from a review of nine highly effective campaigns that reduced demand for wildlife products in China, Thailand, and Vietnam
Best practices from social and behavior change communication (SBCC) campaigns to reduce demand for wildlife products need to be shared to expand knowledge and acceptance of this methodology. SBCC uses scientific data driven approaches and marketing principles to target consumers with tailored messages to influence attitudes and behaviors. -
Dec 28, 2022 · News ItemUSAID Launches “Only Elephants Wear Ivory Best” Campaign in Thailand
Demand for ivory jewelry and accessories in Thailand is driven by the perception that ivory is beautiful and brings happiness. On September 19, USAID Reducing Demand for Wildlife launched Phase 2 of the Beautiful Without Ivory Campaign called “Only Elephants Wear Ivory Best”, continuing the campaign from the former USAID…
Upcoming Events
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Jan 12, 2023 · EventRegional Counter Wildlife Trafficking Partner Coordination Meeting
The Regional CWT Partner Coordination Meeting will build on discussions and deliberations of the Regional CWT Partnership Coordination Forum II held virtually on December 13, 2022 in order to advance development of a partner coordination platform. -
Dec 13, 2022 · EventCounter Wildlife Trafficking Partnership Forum II
The regional Counter Wildlife Trafficking Partnership Forum II aims to build on the 2021 Forum and will again bring together CWT partners and stakeholders in Asia and beyond to continue strengthening collaboration, planning, and cooperation towards ending the trade in illegal wildlife and protecting biodiversity.
Tools
Counter Wildlife Trafficking Initiatives Reference Guide
An online version of the Counter Wildlife Trafficking Initiatives Reference Guide
Pangolin Species Identification Guide:
A Rapid Assessment Tool for Field and Desk:
This guide is designed to help you confidently identify the eight species of pangolin, and when possible, body parts and scales even when removed from the animal.
ASEAN Handbook on Legal Cooperation to Combat Wildlife Crime
The ASEAN Handbook on Legal Cooperation to Combat Wildlife Crime provides a regional overview of the similarities and differences in the national legal frameworks that criminalize various wildlife and forest activities, particularly wildlife trafficking across the ASEAN region.
Resources
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Nov 22, 2022 · FileWild Meat SBCC Demand Reduction Campaign Design Workshop with Stakeholders
The RDW Activity includes the design of an SBCC campaign strategic plan to reduce demand for illegal wild meat and prevent pandemics, which is based on the results of a 2021 evaluation of the wild meat campaign in Thailand by Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP), TRAFFIC,… -
Oct 18, 2022 · FileReview of USAID Wildlife Asia Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Campaigns
This review was undertaken from data analyzed on nine USAID Wildlife Asia campaigns implemented in China, Thailand, and Vietnam from 2018 to 2021 to reduce demand for elephant ivory, pangolin, rhino horn, and tiger parts and products by changing attitudes and behaviors and shifting social norms. -
Oct 17, 2022 · FileCivil Society and Social Inclusion Assessment
The overarching aim of the Civil Society and Social Inclusion Assessment (CSSIA) is to help inform and achieve greater results and impacts through improved collaboration with civil society and the indigenous and marginalized groups, and to strengthen the mechanisms for participation and coordination in Counter Wildlife Trafficking (CWT) efforts.