Publications

Evaluation report:  Effectiveness in addressing consumer wildlife crime in Hue In the quarter two of 2014, ENV conducted intensive consumer wildlife crime surveys in 19/29 wards of Hue city, Thua Thien Hue province.  During the surveys, all business establishments matching pre-determined criteria were inspected within the city. Overall, violations were recorded in 11.9% of 353 […]

Testimonial of a rhino horn smuggler As part of a series of ongoing investigations targeting the smuggling of rhino horns, ENV has had the opportunity to interview a number of rhino horn smugglers and their families. The following testimonial gives a “behind the scenes” look at the smuggling process, and according to the smuggler, highlights

Summary of Tiger seizures 2006-2013 ENV has documented a total of 280 violations involving tigers and tiger products since 2006. These include 120 incidents of advertising and selling tiger bone TCM, teeth, claws, and products, 55 possession cases including both live tigers and trophy tigers, and 107 violations involving smuggling and trade of tigers, which

An evaluation of the outcomes of prosecutions for serious wildlife crimes in Vietnam In January 2014, ENV carried out a review of criminal prosecutions which involved rare and endangered wildlife species that are currently listed in Group 1B of Decree 32/2006 and are fully protected under Vietnamese law. The review was carried out to evaluate the

An analysis of attitudes and bear bile use in rural areas of Vietnam ENV’s latest bear bile use analysis, released May 2012, indicates that more than 30% of people surveyed in rural communities, mostly in the northern region of Vietnam, have consumed bear bile. Comparing the findings to an earlier ENV study of urban bear

Tortoise and freshwater turtle identification resource This updated version of the “Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Identification Resource” (in Vietnamese language) was released in April 2012 by ENV, Cuc Phuong Turtle Conservation Center (TCC) and the Asian Turtle Program (ATP). It includes information on 25 species of tortoise and freshwater turtle in Vietnam that are protected

Pangolin trade synopsis A review of documented pangolin smuggling and trade cases in Vietnam covering a six year period, from 2005 to 2010. The analysis provides an overview of pangolin trade including the volume of trade and suspected trade routes, and obstacles faced in confronting the pangolin trade in Vietnam. Synopsis published in June 2011.

An analysis of attitudes and bear bile use in urban Vietnam ENV’s study focusing on the social and geographic profiles of bear bile consumers in urban areas indicates that 22% of people surveyed have used bear bile in the past; with Hanoi having a much higher rate of users than Da Nang and Ho Chi

Tiger trade investigation findings A summary of findings from ENV’s 12-month tiger trade investigation in Vietnam, including an overview of Vietnam’s tiger trade, sources and trafficking routes; use of tiger products; tiger farming, farm management and administration; and enforcement efforts. Findings published in March 2010.

Marine turtle identification resource An easy-to-use resource from seaturtle.org for identification of the world’s eight marine turtle species.