Reducing Consumer Demand

Surging demand, high prices and lucrative profits from wildlife products are driving the drastic decline in species such as elephants, rhinos, tigers and pangolins. USAID Wildlife Asia helps reduce this demand by communicating, mobilizing and advocating ways to change practices and build new social norms around the use of wildlife products. Activities include targeted behavior change campaigns that are based on formative research and use proven social marketing and behavior change communication tools. Wildlife champions, business leaders, women and youth help amplify demand reduction messaging campaigns in China, Thailand and Vietnam.

 

Presentation of the Research Findings of the Research on Consumer Demand for Ivory and Tiger Products in Thailand

Sep 03, 2018 · File

This event presented the findings of USAID Wildlife Asia’s study entitled Research on Consumer Demand for Ivory and Tiger Products in Thailand, which falls ...

Report: Coordination Meeting on Demand Reduction for Wildlife

Sep 12, 2018 · File

During the Thailand Formative Research presentation on June 5, 2018, USAID Wildlife Asia conducted a session so that participants, in three small groups, could ...

USAID Research Study on Consumer Demand for Elephant, Rhino and Pangolin Parts and Products in Vietnam

Nov 21, 2018 · File

This report provides comprehensive information on the methodology and findings of the quantitative component of the consumer demand research study. Since this ...

Research Study on Consumer Demand for Elephant, Pangolin, Rhino and Tiger Parts and Products in China (English)

Jun 09, 2018 · File

This research study identifies the consumer demands for elephant, pangolin, rhino and tiger parts and products in China. The findings describe and analyze the ...

Research Study on Consumer Demand for Elephant, Pangolin, Rhino and Tiger Parts and Products in China (Chinese)

Jun 09, 2018 · File

This research study identifies the consumer demands for elephant, pangolin, rhino and tiger parts and products in China. The findings describe and analyze the ...

Info Sheet - Research Study on Consumer Demand for Elephant, Pangolin, Rhino and Tiger Parts and Products in China (English)

Jun 09, 2018 · File

This research study identifies the consumer demands for elephant, pangolin, rhino and tiger parts and products in China. The findings describe and analyze the ...

USAID Wildlife Asia Counter Wildlife Trafficking Digest, Issue II, March 2019

Mar 01, 2019 · File

USAID Wildlife Asia regularly updates documentation of the current state of wildlife trafficking of these species through a compilation of secondary ...

Quantitative and Qualitative Study of Consumer Demand for Wildlife Products in Thailand (Thai)

Jun 05, 2018 · File

This consumer research is part of the USAID Wildlife Asia. It aims to provide information on the attitudes and practices of the general population in Thailand ...

Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Workshop for Thai NGOs

Nov 10, 2017 · File

From October 9 to 11, 2017, USAID Wildlife Asia conducted an SBCC workshop in Bangkok with the Thai Conservation Partnership coordinated by IUCN Thailand. This ...

Info sheet - Consumer research findings on ivory and tiger products in Thailand (English)

Jun 04, 2018 · File

This consumer research is part of the USAID Wildlife Asia. It aims to provide information on the attitudes and practices of the general population in Thailand ...

Quantitative and Qualitative Study of Consumer Demand for Wildlife Products in Thailand (English)

Jun 05, 2018 · File

This consumer research is part of the USAID Wildlife Asia activity. It aims to provide information on the attitudes and practices of the general population in ...

Info sheet - Consumer research findings on ivory and tiger products in Thailand (Thai)

Jun 05, 2018 · File

This consumer research is part of the USAID Wildlife Asia. It aims to provide information on the attitudes and practices of the general population in Thailand ...

Info Sheet - Research Study on Consumer Demand for Elephant, Pangolin, Rhino and Tiger Parts and Products in China (Chinese)

Jun 11, 2018 · File

This research study identifies the consumer demands for elephant, pangolin, rhino and tiger parts and products in China. The findings describe and analyze the ...

USAID Wildlife Asia Counter Wildlife Trafficking Digest: Southeast Asia and China

Mar 02, 2018 · File

USAID Wildlife Asia aims to document and understand the current state of wildlife trafficking in Southeast Asia and China through the compilation of secondary ...

What Drives Demand for Wildlife? A Situation Analysis of Consumer Demand for Wildlife Parts and Products in China, Thailand and Vietnam Based on a Literature Review

Jul 13, 2017 · File

This Situation Analysis is the first step in creating an evidence base for a USAID Wildlife Asia demand reduction program in the three focus countries. The ...

Summaries of consumer research, campaign evaluation studies and other literature relevant to demand for wildlife parts and products in China, Vietnam and Thailand

Jul 13, 2017 · File

USAID Wildlife Asia commissioned a Situation Analysis of consumer demand for ivory, pangolin, rhino horn and tiger parts and products in China, Thailand, and ...

Corporate Social Responsibility Guidebook

Mar 10, 2020 · File

The guidebook is part of the Chi Initiative, a Vietnamese behavior change program that highlights the leadership role of local businesses and businesspeople ...

Wildlife Protection Law Campaign Poster Presentation

Dec 12, 2019 · File

China’s “Wildlife Protection Law (WPL”) Campaign was presented on November 21, 2019 during the USAID Counter Wildlife Trafficking Learning Event held at the ...

No Ivory No Tiger Amulets Campaign Poster Presentation

Dec 12, 2019 · File

Thailand’s “No Ivory No Tiger Amulets” Campaign was presented on November 21, 2019 during the USAID Counter Wildlife Trafficking Learning Event held at the ...

Beautiful Without Ivory Campaign Poster Presentation

Dec 12, 2019 · File

Thailand’s “Beautiful Without Ivory” Campaign was presented on November 21, 2019 during the USAID Counter Wildlife Trafficking Learning Event held at the USAID ...

Beautiful Without Ivory Campaign Key Visual

Dec 12, 2019 · File

The “Beautiful Without Ivory” campaign aims to reach and engage those who desire to buy and use ivory jewelry and accessories because of its perceived beauty. ...

Report: Leadership Workshop on SBCC and Integration of Wildlife Protection into CSR Policy

Jan 20, 2019 · File

USAID Wildlife Asia, in collaboration with Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) Da Nang, conducted a two-day Leadership Training Workshop on social ...

CCPE Journal on Challenges in Protecting Endangered, Precious and Rare Wildlife Species

Jul 07, 2020 · File

This Journal was developed by the Central Committee for Propaganda and Education to serve as a guide for Vietnamese government communicators to provide ...

Digital Deterrence Campaign in Thailand

Aug 14, 2020 · File

A presentation on Digital Approaches to Demand Reduction given during the webinar for USAID Combating Wildlife Trafficking Learning Group on May 23, 2019

Digital Approaches to Demand Reduction: Recent Results from the Field

Aug 14, 2020 · File

A joint webinar presentation by USAID Wildlife Asia, World Wildlife Fund, and WildAid for the USAID Combating Wildlife Trafficking Learning Group and World ...

USAID Wildlife Asia Counter Wildlife Trafficking Digest: Southeast Asia and China, 2019

Sep 01, 2020 · File

USAID Wildlife Asia and TRAFFIC regularly collect and update documentation on the current state of wildlife trafficking of these species through a compilation ...

Vietnam Central Committee for Propaganda and Education Meeting on Challenges in Protecting Endangered, Rare, and Precious Species

Nov 03, 2020 · File

Responsible for developing and disseminating key communication on a range of priorities including legislation, policy, guidance, and directives, the Central ...

Counter Wildlife Trafficking Partnership Forum II Proceedings

Feb 01, 2023 · File

The Regional Counter Wildlife Trafficking Partnership Forum II took place on December 13, 2022 and brought together CWT partners and stakeholders in Asia and ...

USAID leads collective regional action to combat wildlife trafficking

Feb 02, 2023 · News Item

With an increasing number of organizations working to counter wildlife trafficking (CWT) in Southeast Asia, there is a need for better coordination to prevent ...

USAID launches a campaign to challenge spiritual beliefs about wildlife products

Feb 03, 2023 · News Item

Spiritual beliefs drive wildlife consumption in Thailand, which feeds demand for illegal products from across the region.

Regional Counter Wildlife Trafficking Partner Coordination Meeting Report

Feb 08, 2023 · File

The Regional Counter Wildlife Trafficking Partner Coordination Meeting took place on January 12, 2023. Outcomes included a plan for the year ahead that ...

Wildlife Free Gifting Campaign Report

Feb 13, 2023 · File

The continuing Wildlife Free Gifting campaign followed the recommendation of USAID Wildlife Asia's monitoring survey to expand the campaign’s geographic focus ...

China Wildlife Free Traveler Campaign Report

Feb 13, 2023 · File

The China component of the Wildlife Free Traveler campaign was designed and developed to increase Chinese travelers' awareness of the illegality and penalties ...

No Ivory No Tiger Amulets Campaign Report

Feb 21, 2023 · File

The No Ivory No Tiger Amulets (NINT) campaign aimed to reduce demand for ivory and tiger products driven by spiritual beliefs that these products bring good ...

Only Elephants Wear Ivory Best Campaign Report

Feb 22, 2023 · File

The Only Elephants Wear Ivory Best campaign promoted a message that “Ivory is beautiful and has value only on elephants.”

Digital Deterrence Campaign Report

Feb 22, 2023 · File

The Digital Deterrence campaign used digital marketing techniques to prevent the purchase of illegal wildlife products online and reduce demand in Thailand.

Wildlife Free Traveler Thailand Component Campaign Report

Feb 22, 2023 · File

The Wildlife Free Traveler campaign in Thailand aimed to reduce purchases of ivory products among Chinese and other travelers visiting Thailand.

Wildlife Conservationists Celebrate USAID’s Accomplishments in Reducing Demand for Wildlife Products in Southeast Asia

Feb 23, 2023 · News Item

From reducing consumer demand for illegal wildlife products to advancing regional coordination, the United States Agency for International Development ...

Wildlife Protection Law Promotion Campaign Report

Dec 16, 2021 · File

In July 2016, China’s National People’s Congress passed a new revision of the Wildlife Protection Law, China’s primary piece of legislation relating to ...

Spiritual Beliefs Thailand Phases 1 and 2 Campaign Report

Feb 12, 2022 · File

The Spiritual Beliefs Campaign in Thailand which was implemented in two campaign phases. The campaign aimed to reduce demand for ivory and tiger products ...

Social and Behavior Change Communication Demand Reduction Guidebook

Mar 22, 2021 · File

This Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Guidebook is intended for use by individuals and organizations in planning, implementing, and evaluating ...

3rd Demand Reduction Workshop of the International Network for Engaged Buddhists (Postponed due to COVID-19)

Mar 25, 2021 · Event

This event is part of social mobilization activities to engage Buddhist monks and nuns to amplify the messaging of USAID Wildlife Asia’s campaign to reduce ...

The Chi Initiative: A Wildlife Demand Reduction Campaign in Vietnam

Apr 12, 2021 · News Item

Vietnam is a principal destination and transit country for African rhino horn and elephant ivory and is a source and transit country for pangolin products. ...

USAID Wildlife Asia Counter Wildlife Trafficking Digest: Southeast Asia and China, 2020

May 20, 2021 · File

USAID Wildlife Asia regularly collects and updates documentation on the current state of wildlife trafficking through a compilation of direct observations, ...

Second Workshop for Spiritual Leaders on Reducing Demand for Wildlife Products

Jun 08, 2021 · File

The workshop, held in Phitsanulok province on March 13, 2021, was a collaboration between the International Network of Engaged Buddhists (INEB), USAID Wildlife ...

USAID Engages 100 Buddhist Leaders to Counter Spiritual Beliefs that Drive Demand for Wildlife Products in Thailand

Jul 19, 2021 · News Item

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the International Network of Engaged Buddhists (INEB), in collaboration with Thailand’s ...

Corporate Social Responsibility Guidebook (Vietnamese)

Jul 21, 2021 · File

The guidebook is part of the Chi Initiative, a Vietnamese behavior change program that highlights the leadership role of local businesses and businesspeople in ...

Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Guidebook (Thai)

Aug 09, 2021 · File

This Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Guidebook is intended for use by individuals and organizations in planning, implementing, and evaluating ...

Demand Reduction Activities and Impacts - At A Glance

Sep 09, 2021 · File

USAID Wildlife Asia implements an innovative and evidence-based SBCC approach to change practices and build new social norms around the use of wildlife ...

Demand Reduction Campaigns - At A Glance

Sep 09, 2021 · File

Using in-depth consumer research, USAID Wildlife Asia worked with government and private sector partners to develop and conduct 11 campaigns in the region, ...

Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Guidebook - At A Glance

Sep 09, 2021 · File

The SBCC Demand Reduction Guidebook supports organizations to target actual and potential consumers and to understand and address the specific factors driving ...

USAID Wildlife Asia Program Summary - At A Glance

Sep 09, 2021 · File

USAID Wildlife Asia, with its network of partners, has worked to eliminate, neutralize, and disrupt transnational wildlife trafficking by strengthening the ...

USAID Wildlife Asia Legacy Resources and Tools - At A Glance

Sep 09, 2021 · File

USAID Wildlife Asia is a five-year (2016-2021), US$24.5 million, regional counter wildlife trafficking (CWT) initiative addressing the illegal trade in ...

Demand Reduction Tools and Resources - At A Glance

Sep 09, 2021 · File

USAID Wildlife Asia works with its network of partners to reduce consumer demand through campaigns and activities that apply the social and behavior change and ...

USAID and One Health: Reducing Risks and Conserving Wildlife

Sep 27, 2021 · Link

Putting a stop to wildlife trafficking and wild animals as food sources can help reduce zoonotic diseases.

Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Guidebook (Vietnamese)

Oct 15, 2021 · File

This Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Guidebook is intended for use by individuals and organizations in planning, implementing, and evaluating ...

Chi Initiative Phase III Campaign Report

Dec 16, 2021 · File

The Chi Initiative was designed to change status-seeking consumption behaviors among the target audience of Vietnamese businessmen. The campaign focused on ...

Counter Wildlife Trafficking Partnership Forum Proceedings

Dec 16, 2021 · File

The Regional Counter Wildlife Trafficking Partnership Forum was a virtual event co-hosted by the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, ...

I am #IvoryFree Thailand Campaign Report

Dec 16, 2021 · File

The I am #IvoryFree campaign addressed demand drivers for ivory based on USAID Wildlife Asia’s April 2017 report "What Drives Demand for Wildlife? A Situation ...

Digital Deterrence Campaign Report

Feb 12, 2022 · File

The Digital Deterrence Campaign Phases 1 and 2 used approaches from behavioral economics to augment more traditional social and behavior change communication ...

Spiritual Beliefs Thailand Phases 1 and 2 Campaign Report

Feb 12, 2022 · File

The Spiritual Beliefs Campaign in Thailand which was implemented in two campaign phases. The campaign aimed to reduce demand for ivory and tiger products ...

Wildlife Free Gifting Phases 1 and 2 Campaign Report

Feb 12, 2022 · File

Gifting with wildlife products shows the status and wealth of the “giver”, and particularly their caring and respect to the recipient. Based on this finding, ...

Wildlife Protection Law Promotion Campaign Report

Dec 16, 2021 · File

In July 2016, China’s National People’s Congress passed a new revision of the Wildlife Protection Law, China’s primary piece of legislation relating to ...

Chi Initiative Phase III Campaign Report

Dec 16, 2021 · File

The Chi Initiative was designed to change status-seeking consumption behaviors among the target audience of Vietnamese businessmen. The campaign focused on ...

Spiritual Beliefs Thailand Phases 1 and 2 Campaign Report

Feb 12, 2022 · File

The Spiritual Beliefs Campaign in Thailand which was implemented in two campaign phases. The campaign aimed to reduce demand for ivory and tiger products ...

USAID Wildlife Asia presented Consumer Demand Situation Analysis Sunda Pangolin Regional Conservation Planning Workshop

Jul 18, 2017 · News Item

July 28-30, 2017 - Singapore: USAID Wildlife Asia presented its Situation Analysis focusing on pangolin consumer demand during this Workshop organized by the ...

Social and Behavior Change (SBCC) Workshop for Chinese NGOs

Jul 18, 2017 · News Item

USAID Wildlife Asia conducted an SBCC workshop for NGOs in Beijing from June 14 to 16. Seventeen participants attended from ten international and local ...

SBCC framework on demand reduction developed

Jul 20, 2017 · News Item

The situation analysis which summarized and reviewed findings from 17 existing consumer research studies, six campaign evaluation studies, and 46 articles on ...

Webinar on Wildlife Consumer Demand Situation Analysis

Jul 20, 2017 · News Item

On July 6, USAID Wildlife Asia presented results of this Situation Analysis covering China, Vietnam and Thailand during the Webinar organized by the TRAFFIC ...

USAID’s guidebook and campaign cited as best practice examples in CITES’ guidance for wildlife demand reduction strategies

Mar 01, 2022 · News Item

USAID Wildlife Asia’s legacy document, the Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Demand Reduction Guidebook, and case illustrations from the ...

Beautiful Without Ivory Campaign Report

Mar 03, 2022 · File

The “Beautiful Without Ivory” campaign aimed to reach and engage those who desire to buy and use ivory jewelry and accessories because of its perceived beauty. ...

No to Ivory Souvenirs and Gifts Campaign Report

Mar 03, 2022 · File

The No to Ivory Souvenirs and Gifts campaign was produced as part of a collaboration with the Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation (GTAEF)1 of the Minor ...

USAID engages youth in continued efforts to broaden social inclusion in counter wildlife trafficking

Mar 31, 2022 · News Item

Although the counter wildlife trafficking movement in Southeast Asia has grown significantly through the concerted effort of governments and donors alike, ...

USAID, DNP, and Buddhist Spiritual Leaders Spearhead Campaigns Countering Spiritual Beliefs Driving Wildlife Consumption in Thailand

Jul 07, 2022 · News Item

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) trained 16 ...

USAID, DNP, and WildAid Launch Media Campaign to End Demand for Ivory Products

Sep 22, 2022 · News Item

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) and WildAid ...

Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Analysis

Oct 03, 2022 · File

The Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) study provides a systematic overview of the state of knowledge about gender and social dynamics, including the ...

Civil Society and Social Inclusion Assessment

Oct 17, 2022 · File

The overarching aim of the Civil Society and Social Inclusion Assessment (CSSIA) is to help inform and achieve greater results and impacts through improved ...

Political Economy Assessment: Regional Cooperation in Counter Wildlife Trafficking in Southeast Asia - Summary

Oct 17, 2022 · File

This Political Economy Assessment (PEA) investigates evidence of progress, stasis, or decline in formal and informal efforts to enhance regional cooperation on ...

One Health Landscape Assessment

Oct 18, 2022 · File

This One Health Landscape Assessment seeks to clarify ASEAN priorities and mechanisms to reduce zoonotic spillover through a One Health approach and identify ...

Wild Meat SBCC Demand Reduction Campaign Design Workshop with Stakeholders

Nov 22, 2022 · File

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 ...

Review of USAID Wildlife Asia Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Campaigns

Oct 12, 2022 · File

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 ...

USAID Shares Findings from Review of Nine Highly Effective Demand Reduction Campaigns

Nov 03, 2022 · News Item

On October 27, 2022, USAID Reducing Demand for Wildlife (RDW) hosted a one-hour webinar on the Review of USAID Wildlife Asia Social and Behavior Change ...

USAID takes steps with partners to advance ASEAN regional Demand Reduction Coordination Strategy to counter illegal wildlife consumption

Dec 28, 2022 · News Item

The USAID supported, Thai government led Thailand Demand Reduction Steering Group (DRSG) focused on counter wildlife trafficking efforts has been an excellent ...

USAID Launches “Only Elephants Wear Ivory Best” Campaign in Thailand

Dec 28, 2022 · News Item

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 ...

USAID shares findings from a review of nine highly effective campaigns that reduced demand for wildlife products in China, Thailand, and Vietnam

Dec 28, 2022 · News Item

Best practices from social and behavior change communication (SBCC) campaigns to reduce demand for wildlife products need to be shared to expand knowledge and ...

Vietnam National Assembly Handbook of Conservation Policy Case Studies

Dec 28, 2020 · File

Following the high-level dialogue held in July 2019, the Office of the National Assembly worked in collaboration with the United States Agency for ...

Webinar: USAID Wildlife Asia SBCC Guidebook

Jan 25, 2021 · Link

On December 15, 2020, USAID Wildlife Asia launched the "Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Guidebook" to the Community of Practice through the ...

Workshop for Spiritual Leaders on Reducing Demand for Wildlife Products Training Report

Jan 25, 2021 · File

The workshop was a collaboration between the International Network of Engaged Buddhists (INEB), USAID Wildlife Asia, WildAid Thailand, the Thai Department of ...

USAID RDMA History of Combating Wildlife Trafficking

Jan 29, 2021 · File

USAID has been working to counter the illegal wildlife trade since 2006. Wildlife trafficking is a lucrative international crime perpetrated by organized ...

U.S.–Thai Campaign Reduces Consumer Demand for Illegal Wildlife Products by More than Half

Mar 04, 2021 · News Item

The United States and Royal Thai Governments celebrated World Wildlife Day on March 3 noting that a joint awareness campaign has helped reduce the demand for ...