Improving wildlife conservation capacity

Illegal wildlife trade is a threat to the survival of many animal species, including humans. Illegal wildlife trade also facilitates the outbreak of many dangerous diseases, posing a threat to national and global security. Therefore, the course is organized with the desire to provide knowledge on wildlife conservation topics as well as enhance capacity and create opportunities for young people to participate in nature conservation work.

Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Thi Anh Tuyet shares knowledge about the current state of Wildlife in Vietnam

The course takes place over 12 days with a variety of contents about the current state of conservation work in Vietnam and the world. In addition to learning theory, students will also practice developing species identification skills; observe and distinguish the behaviors of animals;... In particular, participating in this year's course, students will have direct experience in conservation work at Cuc Phuong National Park.

Specifically, the course contents include: Vietnamese law on preventing illegal wildlife trade; The situation of illegal wildlife trade in Vietnam; Wildlife trade on social networks and turtle conservation and rescue work in Vietnam; History of bear bile farming in Vietnam and bear rescue and conservation work;…

Students participate in contributing ideas and exchanging and discussing.

The course is taught by a team of lecturers with direct experience in the conservation industry. In addition, there is practical sharing from guests from major conservation organizations operating in Vietnam: Wildlife Conservation International (FFI), Animals Asia (AAF), Vietnam Wildlife Conservation Center (SVW), Asian Turtle Conservation Program - Indo-Myanmar Conservation (ATP/IMC), Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), Institute of Ecology and Biological Resources (IEBR), Vietnam Police Academy, Institute of Environmental Science and Technology, Hanoi University of Science and Technology (INEST - HUST).

The course helps students have a more realistic view of the industry, thereby finding out their suitability for the conservation profession, at the same time, accumulating a lot of experience, expanding their network and seizing career opportunities in the conservation industry.

The Illegal Wildlife Trafficking Prevention Course was first held in 2019. After 4 years of organization, the course has achieved impressive results:

40.3% of students after attending the course are working directly in the conservation sector at national parks, nature reserves, domestic and international NGOs.
26.9% of students within 3 months of graduating from the course were employed, even if they were working in another field before taking the course; and/or were promoted, awarded and/or received scholarships in the conservation industry.

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