ENV 2020 Wildlife

ENV marks its 20th year in 2020. Join us in our fight to save the world’s biodiversity here in Vietnam, the acknowledged epicenter of the illegal wildlife trade.

We have a proven track record in ensuring the best possible outcomes for wildlife. Please donate today and help us continue our vital work in 2020. Even a small donation will have an instant impact in turning the tide for endangered species.

The year 2020, though, is more than just a milestone for ENV - it is also a watershed for endangered wildlife. Many of our most iconic species are teetering on the brink of extinction. Without decisive action this year we risk reaching the point of no return.

But there is still time to rewrite the story. Join us and fight for endangered species and the world’s precious biodiversity.  

While ENV may not be the biggest player in wildlife conservation, we are agile, results-driven and definitely punch above our weight. Our team is small and dedicated, supported by an army of 6000 volunteers spread across 17 cities in Vietnam and the Vietnamese public.

ENV is very firmly focused on treating the causes of illegal wildlife trafficking rather than the symptoms. To do this we take a holistic approach by:  

·         Reducing consumer demand for wildlife products through investment in a long-term and  sustained effort to influence public attitudes and behavior.

·         Strengthening enforcement through direct support and assistance to law enforcement agencies and mobilizing active public participation in helping combat wildlife crime.

·         Working with policymakers to strengthen legislation, close loopholes in the law, and promote sound policy and decision-making relevant to wildlife protection.

This three-leg strategy enables ENV to attack both end of the supply and demand chain and thereby save endangered wildlife from destruction.

In the first half of 2019, ENV logged a total of 729 cases, including 50 trafficking cases, 371 retail selling and advertising cases, and 293 cases involving illegal possession of wildlife – usually live animals.

Reports by members of the public to ENV’s toll-free wildlife crime hotline accounted for 525 new cases, of which 50.4% resulted in successful outcomes, ranging from seizures of wildlife, arrests, and prosecutions, to administrative penalties or voluntary compliance following warnings issued by authorities or ENV.

Thanks to concerned citizens and ENV’s volunteers contacting us, a total of 80 live animals were confiscated by the authorities in 27 provinces. And that was in just the first six months of 2019.

Your donation is important to maintain ENV’s momentum in working for the best possible outcomes for endangered wildlife, not just in Vietnam but internationally too.

Here’s how your donation will be spent:

·       $50 will rescue a macaque, loris, leopard cat, or other live animal reported to ENV by the public. ENV will ensure that the animal is either released back into the wild or transferred to a rescue center.

·       $100 helps support the operation of ENV’s national Wildlife Crime Hotline through which the public reports wildlife crimes. ENV’s Wildlife Crime Unit receives about three new cases each day. Since 2005, 15,000 cases have been handled by the crime unit, resulting in the confiscation of thousands of animals, closure of markets, and compliance by restaurants and other businesses that no longer sell wildlife.

·       $150 will support the ENV Rapid Response Team to assist police on location in cases involving live bears, tigers, or seizures of animals like pangolins. The response team facilitates the transfer of animals to appropriate rescue centers.

·       $1,000 supports one ENV “Outpost” for a year. Each outpost is composed of volunteers who are recruited and trained to monitor restaurants and markets, report violations, and host local awareness activities urging the public not to consume wildlife. ENV Outposts are currently active in 17 cities throughout Vietnam.

 Every dollar counts when it comes to rescuing endangered animals from the illegal wildlife trade. Even a small donation will have a big impact on outcomes for endangered wildlife.