USAID Wildlife Asia
Campaign Highlight Videos
Beyond raising public awareness, USAID Wildlife Asia campaigns systematically use social and behavior change communication (SBCC) to reduce the demand for wildlife products in China, Thailand and Vietnam.
Chi Initiative
The Chi Initiative Phase III, funded by USAID Wildlife Asia, was launched in August 2018, with two Chi III PSAs developed, pretested, and launched to address the new and emerging uses of rhino horn – status and medicinal – which were recently reported in 2018 USAID’s Consumer Research on the consumption of illegal wildlife products in Vietnam..
News
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Apr 30, 2021 · News ItemRequest for Proposal: Organization of USAID Wildlife Asia’s Virtual Counter Wildlife Trafficking Partner Forum
USAID Wildlife Asia is seeking a sub-contractor to organize and facilitate USAID Wildlife Asia’s main close-out Counter Wildlife Trafficking Partner Forum virtual event in July 2021. Proposals are due by May 12, 2021 to hr@usaidwildlifeasia.org. -
Apr 12, 2021 · News ItemThe Chi Initiative: A Wildlife Demand Reduction Campaign in Vietnam
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. Demand for illegal wildlife parts and products in Vietnam exists within a context of strong cultural norms that encourage consumption of wildlife for prestige and…
Upcoming Events
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Apr 21, 2021 · Event3rd Demand Reduction Workshop of the International Network for Engaged Buddhists (Postponed due to COVID-19)
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 consumer demand for ivory and tiger products driven by spiritual beliefs in their power to bring good luck and prevent harm. -
Apr 19, 2021 · EventExperts' Dialogue and Review Seminar: Introductory Course on Environmental Law and Governance (Online)
The Thailand Judicial Training Institute (JTI) in collaboration with USAID Wildlife Asia and United Nations Environment Programme Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (UNEP ROAP) have jointly developed a judicial curriculum entitled “Introductory Course on Environmental Law and Governance” for the Thai judiciary. The curriculum will be hosted on…
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 22, 2021 · FileSocial and Behavior Change Communication Demand Reduction Guidebook
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. -
Jan 25, 2021 · FileWorkshop for Spiritual Leaders on Reducing Demand for Wildlife Products Training Report
The workshop was a collaboration between the International Network of Engaged Buddhists (INEB), USAID Wildlife Asia, WildAid Thailand, the Thai Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP), FHI360 and the Sekhiyadhamma network and Wat Chak Daeng. It was held on October 21, 2020 at Wat Chak Daeng, Samut… -
Dec 28, 2020 · FileVietnam National Assembly Handbook of Conservation Policy Case Studies
Following the high-level dialogue held in July 2019, the Office of the National Assembly worked in collaboration with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and TRAFFIC in Vietnam to organize a dialogue on conservation policy case studies and their implications for Vietnam. The aim of the meeting was…