Continuing the success of the awards held in 2013 and 2015, ENV – Vietnam’s first NGO focused on the conservation of nature and the protection of the environment – decided to launch the third version on Wednesday. Accordingly, the structure for this year’s awards will be expanded more than in previous years. In particular, awards will be awarded to Excellent Law Enforcement Officer, Excellent Judge, Excellent Prosecutor and Excellent Law Enforcement Agency. A special award "Excellent Service - Destroying the criminal line of wildlife" will be given to individuals or groups (coordinated among the relevant authorities) whose deeds have contributed to the joint efforts to detect, investigate and severely prosecute the leaders of transnational wildlife trade lines. The nomination officially runs until April 29. All organisations or individuals have the right to nominate or self-nominate to become candidates for the awards. The nominated dossiers should be sent … [Read more...] about Nominations launched for Outstanding Service in Wildlife Protection Awards
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Wildlife protection awareness improves in Vietnam
More than 500 wild animals were rescued in 2018 as awareness about nature increases, according to the Education for Nature-Vietnam (ENV). Pangolin soaked in spirit was seized in Haiphong Increasing numbers of people have actively researched wildlife and ceased using products made from animals. In 2018, the ENV received 819 reports from the locals via its hotline and successfully dealt with 65.5% of the cases, an increase of 48% compared to 2017. On average, they received 3.3 reports each day via the hotline. Many people also donated 67 wild animals they caught to rescue centres. Nguyen Thi Phuong Dung, deputy director of ENV said, "We are all glad at the results and efforts of everyone who helped prevent wildlife crimes. We hope to be the bridge connecting locals and authorities when dealing with such cases or when someone wants to donate wild animals." According to ENV, 64 percent of the violations are illegal advertising and trading of wildlife species or products made from … [Read more...] about Wildlife protection awareness improves in Vietnam
TRAFFIC and Intelligent Media call for wildlife protection
Community TRAFFIC and Intelligent Media call for wildlife protection Van Ly Tuesday, Sep 26, 2017,16:03 (GMT+7) TRAFFIC and Intelligent Media call for wildlife protectionVan Ly A seminar on the role of the Vietnamese media in wildlife protection takes place in Hanoi last Friday - PHOTO: VAN LY On the occasion of World Rhino Day (September 22), the global wildlife trade monitoring network TRAFFIC and Intelligent Media, a behavior change communications company based in Hanoi, last Friday organized a seminar to discuss the role of Vietnamese media organizations in promoting the protection of endangered wildlife and combating illegal consumption of wild animals in Vietnam. With the sponsorship of the Peace Parks Foundation, Save the Rhino International (SRI), the UK Government, the French Development Agency (AFD) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), the seminar was aimed at boosting social responsibility and raising … [Read more...] about TRAFFIC and Intelligent Media call for wildlife protection
USAID project helps Vietnam’s wildlife protection
The launched was attended by diplomats from embassies of the US, the United Kingdom, South Africa and more to Vietnam alongside international organisations and governmental stakeholders. “USAID Saving Species is not just a commitment between the US and Vietnamese governments, it will also link to the efforts of other organisations, within Vietnam and beyond, who are committed to combating wildlife trafficking,” said US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink. US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink speaks at the event. (Photo: USAID) Elephant and rhino populations across the globe fell sharply and the situation of rhinos in Asia is even worse. The last rhino in Vietnam has died, he noted. “Only by working together can we solve this global issue.” Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Ha Cong Tuan said efforts to intensify the protection of endangered species like rhinos, elephants, tigers and pangolins do not only aim to aid the direct … [Read more...] about USAID project helps Vietnam’s wildlife protection
People’s reports help rescue wildlife animals
A langur is rescued from a construction site in central Quang Binh province by the local police on May 2. (Photo: Education for Nature Vietnam) Hanoi (VNA) – Timely reports made by people have helped rescue many wildlife animals, said Director of Education for Nature Vietnam Bui Thi Ha on May 3. She hoped that the centre’s hotline number 1800-1522 will continue receiving reports on crimes related to wildlife trafficking, helping more wildlife animals to return to the nature, she added. Many wildlife animals have been saved from being illegally kept or illegally traded across the country in recent times, according to the Education for Nature Vietnam. On May 2, thanks to a report via the hotline 1800-1522, the police of the central province of Quang Binh saved a langur from being raised in a cage at a local construction site. The langur then was sent to the Animal Rescue, Conservation and Development Centre at the Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park for proper care. … [Read more...] about People’s reports help rescue wildlife animals