Wildlife – PanNature

South Africa’s Draft Biodiversity Economy Strategy Sparks Debate

April 22, 2024
To Bich Ngoc
News

On March 8, 2024, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment (DFFE) of South Africa released a draft National Biodiversity Economy Strategy (NBES) for public comment. The consultation period was initially set for two weeks but later extended to April 5, 2024.

Collaborative actions on illegal wildlife trade with Vietnamese journalists.

December 22, 2023
To Bich Ngoc
News

Illegal wildlife trade is a major conservation problem in Vietnam. As a mitigating strategy, PanNature organized 19 field media investigation trips across 23 provinces in the country, as well as one trip across the Vietnam-Laos border, accompanied by more than 60 journalists. Journalists were able to observe tragedies with wildlife species firsthand. This effort generated more than 110 newspaper articles and stories, raising awareness of the issue among the public.

Stunning Bach Ma National Park conserves unique biodiversity

Bach Ma National Park, recognised as an ASEAN Heritage Park in 2022, holds the world’s only breeding area for the saola, a critically endangered species. The park is also home to Viet Nam's second bear rescue centre.

Local organizations receive USAID Species Conservation Fund Grants for Viet Nam wildlife conservation projects

February 14, 2023
Web Editor
Projects & Activities

PanNature among three local organisations, received the first grants provided by the Species Conservation Fund (SCF) as part of the five-year USAID Biodiversity Conservation Project.

Cooperation in behavior change efforts against consumption of wild animal meat

October 29, 2022
Nguyen Thuy Hang
News

PanNature's representative attended the workshop “Roles of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) in behavior change efforts against consumption of wild animal meat to prevent the risks of zoonotic diseases outspread” to share PanNature's communication activities and strategies on awareness raising and behavior change to protect wildlife.

Training on Forest and Wildlife Protection Communication

February 13, 2022
To Bich Ngoc
News

The local communities, those who live near the forest and depend on it for their livelihood, play an extremely important role in protecting the forest and its resources, including wildlife. However, in many cases, it is these locals who are directly involved in deforestation and hunting wildlife…

In the Maze: an Outlook of Illegal Wildlife Trade before and during the Covid-19 Pandemic in Vietnam

January 13, 2022
Nguyen Thuy Hang
Publications

In recent years, Vietnam has become one of the global hotspots for the illegal trade of wildlife. Despite efforts of the government and counterparts in combating this endemic problem, evidence shows that the illicit trade has not declined. Field surveys…

Training: Wildlife Conservation from Cultural and Community Perspectives

December 1, 2021
Nguyen Thuy Hang
News

To engage journalists in public awareness-raising on wildlife conservation, PanNature organized the training workshop "Wildlife conservation from cultural and community perspective" at Hua Tat village, Van Ho commune, Van Ho district, Son La province, from November 27-29, 2021.

Petting wild animals deemed risky trend: workshop

A risky trend of having wildlife pets have become more popular, particularly among young people in Vietnam in recent years, said Nguyen Thu Thuy from the Asian Turtle Program (ATP) at a workshop held virtually on September 28. A risky…

How tourism fuels Southeast Asia’s wildlife trade

Tour operators and guides encourage visitors to buy illegal ivory, tiger "glue" and other products. Tourist guides and information centres in Southeast Asia have been fuelling the illegal wildlife trade by facilitating consumption by tourists, several investigations show. Prior to Covid-19,…