Wildlife Use & Trade

Our Vision

Our research on wildlife use and trade informs actions to prevent the overexploitation of biodiversity at local to global scales.

Our Approach

Interdisciplinary (conservation biology, economics, etc.)
Mixed methods
Applied / Policy relevant (MEAs, SDGs, national laws, etc.)
Work with local partners and organisations
Work with policymakers and practitioners
Whole supply chain approach

Our Projects

We use interdisciplinary and mixed methods approaches, and collaborate with local communities and organisations to produce research that advances knowledge, influences policy and conservation practice on best-practice for rights-based, effective and equitable conservation.

Operation Pangolin

Towards effective global wildlife trade policy

TRADE Hub

Reducing demand for saiga horn medicines in Singapore and Japan (with Diogo at WildCRU)

Himalayan Plants for People: Sustainable trade for biodiversity and development (led by TRAFFIC)

Capacity Building to Tackle the Illegal Wildlife Trade