Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Youth for environmental conservation group preparing to plant a tree at Sangthong district

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Empowering Youth to Combat Illegal Wildlife Trade Around Hin Nam No National Park of Laos

Grantee Name: Rural Development Agency

Hotspot: Indo-Burma
Location: Lao People's Democratic Republic
Amount: $39,995
Dates: Aug 2021 – Aug 2023
Keywords: Awareness, Wildlife trade, Youth

Reduce pressure on protected wildlife caused by illegal wildlife trade, particularly on the demand side of the value chain in Hin Nam No National Park, Khammouane Province, by changing the values, attitudes and behaviors of youth and young working adults in the park's surrounding towns and communities.

Strategic Direction : 2 Mitigate zoonotic disease risks by reducing illegal trade and consumption of and threats to wildlife

Empowering Youth to Combat Illegal Wildlife Trade Around Hin Nam No National Park of Laos

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