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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Sep 19, 2022 · News ItemUSAID, DNP, and WildAid Launch Media Campaign to End Demand for Ivory Products
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) and WildAid launched the “Only Elephants Wear Ivory Best” campaign to reduce the use and purchase of jewelry and accessories made from elephant ivory among women. The campaign features Cindy Sirinya Bishop,…
Upcoming Events
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Jun 29, 2022 · EventWorkshop for Spiritual Leaders on Community Campaigns to Reduce Demand for Wildlife Products
This two-day workshop is part of the No Ivory No Tiger (NINT) Amulets continuing campaign to reduce demand for ivory and tiger products driven by spiritual beliefs. It aims to strengthen and expand engagement of Buddhist monks and nuns to counter these spiritual beliefs that was initiated under USAID Wildlife… -
May 25, 2022 · EventAnnual Meeting of ASEAN Working Group on CITES and Wildlife Enforcement
The ASEAN Working Group on CITES and Wildlife Enforcement will hold its Annual Meeting, with Myanmar as Outgoing Chair and the Philippines as Incoming Chair.
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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Mar 02, 2022 · FileUSAID Reducing Demand for Wildlife Fact Sheet
USAID Reducing Demand for Wildlife works to end wildlife trafficking in Southeast Asia and China, focusing on elephant ivory, rhino horn, and tiger and pangolin products, which are among the top species illegally traded in these global wildlife trafficking “hotspots.” -
Dec 16, 2021 · FileCounter Wildlife Trafficking Partnership Forum Proceedings
The Regional Counter Wildlife Trafficking Partnership Forum was a virtual event co-hosted by the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, Thailand, and USAID Wildlife Asia in collaboration with the WWF, the ASEAN Secretariat, Asian Development Bank, World Bank Global Wildlife Program, Global Environment Facility, and United Nations Development… -
Oct 15, 2021 · FileSocial and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Guidebook (Vietnamese)
This Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Guidebook is intended for use by individuals and organizations in planning, implementing, and evaluating SBCC activities and campaigns to reduce consumer demand for illegal wildlife products or to promote desired conservation behaviors. This Guidebook, developed by USAID Wildlife Asia, uses the SBCC framework…