The spreading of diseases from animals to humans—also called zoonotic—is a public health concern in light of the current pandemic. COVID-19 has now spread to more than 100 countries worldwide is also suspected to be originated from pangolin or bat sold in market in Wuhan, China.
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Residents of Guyana’s changing Rupununi region adjust practices to conserve wildlife
“Nature, or the forest – the river – it’s my supermarket, it’s like going to the supermarket, but there’s no way you can pay anyone – you just go in…
Local communities lead migratory bird conservation project in Senegal
Climate change, invasive plants and agribusiness are threatening the wetland sanctuaries of Djoudj National Park and the Trois Marigots in the Senegal Delta. Birds have no borders, said Assane, a…
CPW to discuss bushmeat at Wildlife Forum
The Collaborative Partnership on Sustainable Wildlife Management (CPW) has announced a one-day Wildlife Forum in Durban, South Africa. Taking place on 9 September alongside the World Forestry Congress, the Wildlife…
Non-Wood Forest Product Newsletter on bushmeat featuring CIFOR researchers
In this first issue for 2015, we tackle bushmeat, or the harvesting of wild animals from forests for food and non-food purposes (medicine, culture, recreation). Bushmeat has long been a…
Press Release – Collaborative Partnership on Wildlife (CPW) launches sourcebook on bushmeat
Collaborative Partnership on Wildlife (CPW) launches sourcebook on bushmeat Message from member organizations of the CPW on the occasion of World Wildlife Day – 3 March 2015 3 March…
Rewards or punishment? CIFOR responds to articles on poaching and illegal trade
Uncontrolled poaching and illegal trade, often to supply the demands of a few, will push even more species to the brink of extinction. Although conservation practitioners recognize that long-term solutions must revolve around altering human behaviours, public education and enforcement of wildlife-related laws, there is still much discussion about the effectiveness of the carrot (rewards) and/or the stick (punishment).
CPW factsheet implores balanced view of wildlife resources
A new factsheet produced by the Collaborative Partnership on Sustainable Wildlife Management (CPW) calls for governments and NGOs to integrate wildlife conservation initiatives with sustainable trade and consumption. Drawing on…
Ebola and bushmeat: Letter in New Scientist
1 October 2014 – CIFOR’s Robert Nasi with co-authors Simon Pooley and John E. Fa published a letter in New Scientist in response to Tennyson Williams’ recommendation to clamp down on bushmeat…
