Developing a problem-oriented approach to reduce turtle trafficking in Cambodia
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Evidence
VALUE £98,343
WHERE Cambodia
Summary
Illegal hunting and trade continue to impact freshwater turtle species, as current approaches do not address the root causes of illegal trade and have been ineffective in preventing population decline. This project will map turtle trade chains, including individuals involved in exploitation, their motivations, and drivers of demand for two Critically Endangered species. We will use this evidence base to develop a specific, innovative, crime prevention-based strategy to reduce poaching, illegal trade and consumption of these species in the long-term.
Over 600 arrests and more than 500 convictions in wildlife crime since 2017, alongside a decline in ivory trafficking cases and an increase in elephant and rhino populations.