Vietnam, the big market and cross bridges of illegal wildlife trade in Asia: causes and solutions
Authors: Nguyen Van Song , Vu Ngoc Huyen, Dinh Van Tien,Thai Van Ha,Vietnam Nguyen Thi Minh Phuong, Thai Thi Kim Oanh , Vương Thị Khanh Huyen , Nguyen Thi Thuy
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Publishing year: 10/2019
The results of this study provide data on the logistics, scope,
routes, channels, seasons, and the economy of illegal wildlife trade
in the country and across Vietnam. It investigates the main reasons
for the continued illegal wildlife trade and highlights the key failures
in Vietnam and other concerned countries undertaking efforts to
prevent and control it. This study identifies the most important
wildlife trade routes in, and through Vietnam. The study points out
eight (8) causes of illegal wildlife trade, suggesting some economic
regulation measures as well asten (10) specific and actionable
policy recommendations. The report recommends that the
government strengthen the capacity of responsible institutions to
combat illegal trade practices. It also emphasizes the need to use
education to discourage the people of Vietnam fromconsuming
illegal wildlife products. The report concludes that given the
unprecedented scale of the problem, there is a need for strong
institutional commitment and political will at all levels of
government within Vietname as well as effective international
cooperation among Asian countries in order to have a significant
impact on controlling illegal wildlife trade in and through Vietnam.
Illegal; Routes; Revenue; Profit; Wildlife Trade