Reducing demand for wildlife products among Chinese nationals in Laos
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Main
VALUE £352,650
WHERE Laos, china
Summary
This project will reduce threats to wild species and rural livelihoods posed by growing demand for wildlife products, by expanding use of successful approaches to demand reduction. The aim is to identify, engage and dissuade Chinese nationals from purchasing illegal wildlife products in Lao PDR. Behaviour change messaging will be developed and distributed through influential channels. Collaborations with governments and businesses will be implemented through responsible travel/investment-themed bilateral meetings, advocacy workshops, and formation of cross-sectoral alliances combatting illegal wildlife trade.
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.
