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
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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
VN commits to fighting illegal wildlife trade
Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam is one of the many countries in the world committed to fighting illegal wildlife trade, a meeting in Hà Nội was told on May 31. Hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the British Embassy, it was held to announce a one year update into plans to tackle the outlawed animal trade. Two years ago, Việt Nam pledged its support at the Hà Nội International Conference on Illegal Wildlife Trade (IWT). The report was compiled by relevant ministries and agencies from 25 countries and international organisations, highlighting progress of the Hà Nội Statement actions that were pledged to eradicate the market for illegal wildlife products. Governments of the countries have increased bilateral and multilateral co-operation and worked with international organisations and non-Governmental organisations to implement many measures and take active actions to reduce demand for wildlife … [Read more...] about VN commits to fighting illegal wildlife trade
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