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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May 02, 2022 · News ItemCountering Transnational Wildlife Trafficking in Southeast Asia and China
The USAID Reducing Demand for Wildlife project is combatting transnational environmental crime by addressing both the supply and demand for illegal wildlife parts and wildlife products. -
Mar 31, 2022 · News ItemUSAID engages youth in continued efforts to broaden social inclusion in counter wildlife trafficking
Although the counter wildlife trafficking movement in Southeast Asia has grown significantly through the concerted effort of governments and donors alike, civil society and traditionally marginalized groups are seen as unrepresented and under engaged.
Upcoming Events
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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. -
Apr 05, 2022 · EventSecond ASEAN Environmental Law Conference
The Second ASEAN Environmental Law Conference aims to bring together ASEAN and non-ASEAN experts to share stories of successes and failures and examine potential legal, policy and community-based actions to transform principles of environmental law into practice. The Conference will also aim to foster networks and collaborative approaches to environmental…
Tools
Counter Wildlife Trafficking Initiatives Reference Guide
An online version of the Counter Wildlife Trafficking Initiatives Reference GuidePangolin 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…