RESEARCH PROGRAMS

Posted on 04.07.2023 | Tag: Species and Habitat

THE ILLEGAL WILDLIFE TRADE NETWORK

The illegal wildlife trade is a serious conservation problem and has a negative effect on the viability of many wildlife populations. It is one of the major threats to the survival of many species. We monitor the illegal trade network and collecting evidences, as well as working with governments and relevant stakeholders to strengthen regulatory frameworks, provide intelligence, and work with agencies to crack down the illegal trade network within Vietnam and beyond its border.

UNDERSTANDING CONSUMERS AND TRADERS BEHAVIOUR

It is important to understand why people behaving in a certain way, what trigger their decisions and actions in order to deliver a successful behaviour change campaigns. We conduct research with wildlife traders, wildlife consumers and patients who consume wildlife products, as well as traditional Vietnamese medicines doctor to understand their motivation towards wildlife consumption in Vietnam.