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Vietnam National Assembly Second Dialogue

Jun 30, 2020 from 08:30 AM to 11:30 AM — Hanoi, Vietnam,

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), through the USAID Wildlife Asia project, and the Office of the National Assembly of Vietnam are bringing together top government leaders and relevant stakeholders today for a high-level dialogue with the theme “Strengthening legislation and communication to reduce demand for illegal wildlife products”. The event is the second in a series of three activities organized by the USAID Wildlife Asia project aimed at ending the illegal consumption of wildlife products in Vietnam. Vietnamese government leaders and conservation expert will discuss how Vietnam can improve its wildlife-related policies and legal system for wildlife management and protection, as well as promote demand reduction activities to bring high efficiency for wildlife conservation.

U.S.-sponsored webinar on the zoonotic origins of COVID-19 (Online)

Jun 25, 2020 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

USAID and the U.S. Department of State are hosting a webinar on the detection, prevention, and mitigation of current and future zoonotic diseases on Thursday, June 25 at 10:00 a.m. (GMT+7 / Bangkok time).

CWT and SBCC Training of Trainers Workshop for Vietnam's Business Community

Jun 12, 2020 to Jun 13, 2020 — Vung Tau City, Vietnam,

USAID Wildlife Asia and the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) are holding a training of trainers workshop on counter wildlife trafficking (CWT) and social behavior change communication (SBCC) for VCCI master trainers on June 12-13, 2020 in Vung Tau City, Vietnam.

Integrated Training Workshop on CWT-Related CSR for Sustainable Tourism

Jun 08, 2020 from 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam,

USAID Wildlife Asia and Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), together with the Quang Ninh Province’s Department of Tourism (DOT), will organize a half-day training workshop on early detection and management of business and wildlife-associated legal risks with a particular focus on CWT-related corporate social responsibility (CSR) for sustainable tourism on June 8, 2020 in Quang Ninh City, Vietnam.

Rollout of Chi-Themed SBCC Campaigns with Women-Led Enterprises in Vietnam

Jun 19, 2020 from 01:30 PM to 05:00 PM — Hanoi, Vietnam,

USAID Wildlife Asia is partnering with the Hanoi Women Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (HAWASME) to roll out Chi-themed Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) activities by holding a half-day capacity building workshop on counter wildlife trafficking (CWT) and corporate social responsibility (CSR) for 60 leaders and managers of women-led enterprises in Hanoi, Vietnam on June 19, 2020.

USAID, DNP to Launch New "No Ivory No Tiger Amulets" Campaign on World Wildlife Day

Mar 03, 2020 from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM — Rama 9 Museum, Patumthani,

The launch of the new wildlife demand reduction campaign will be part of the activities for this year's World Wildlife Day.

Stakeholders' Meeting to Discuss the Caucus Model

Feb 13, 2020 from 09:30 AM to 02:00 PM — Bangkok, Thailand,

The Thai Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Environment and the International Conservation Caucus Foundation (ICCF) are holding a stakeholders' consultation program on February 13, 2020 in Bangkok to discuss adapting the parliamentary caucus model to the Thai context.

Interactive event with Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry Danang on wildlife-focused Corporate Social Responsibility for business leaders and CEOs

Dec 14, 2019 from 02:00 PM to 08:00 PM — Rosamia Da Nang Hotel, Da Nang City, Vietnam,

USAID Wildlife Asia and the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) Da Nang will organize a half-day interactive business event on Wildlife-focused Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for Business Leaders and Chief Executive Officers (CEOs).

Press Conference: Chi III Public Service Annoucements Launch

Dec 18, 2019 from 02:30 PM to 06:00 PM — Press Club Hanoi, Vietnam,

USAID Wildlife Asia will launch the Public Service Announcements (PSAs) of the third phase of the Chi Initiative. The two PSAs will be introduced to the media, partners from government, and private sector. Therefore, they can take ownership of these Social and Behavior Change Communication tools to further disseminate behavior change messaging to target audiences.

USAID Wildlife Asia Demand Reduction Coordination Meeting

Nov 27, 2019 from 01:30 PM to 05:00 PM — USAID Wildlife Asia Office, 208 Wireless Road,

This meeting will bring together CWT stakeholders to share information and provide activity updates on consumer demand reduction for wildlife and relevant public campaigns in Thailand.

Training for CEOs on CWT- focused CSR

Oct 19, 2019 from 04:00 PM to 08:30 PM — Da Nang City, Vietnam,

On October 19, 2019, USAID Wildlife Asia and VCCI Da Nang will hold a half-day training session for members of the CEOs Club on business strategy and wildlife-focused CSR for sustainable development.

Spiritual Beliefs Campaign Launch

Oct 07, 2019 from 01:30 PM to 03:30 PM — Lido Connect, Bangkok,

As part of USAID Wildlife Asia’s efforts to reduce demand for ivory and tiger products in Thailand, USAID Wildlife Asia is working together with WildAid to launch the “Spiritual Beliefs Campaign”.

Behaviour Change and CWT Event at Bo De Pagoda, Hanoi

Sep 29, 2019 from 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM — Bo De Pagoda, Hanoi, Vietnam,

USAID Wildlife Asia and Vietnam Central Buddhist Association (VCBA) will organize a one-day interactive event for both Buddhist and non-Buddhists at Bo De Pagoda on September 29, 2019 in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Workshop on Effective Human Resource Management through CWT-focused CSR Policy

Oct 17, 2019 to Oct 19, 2019 — Bac Giang Province, Vietnam,

USAID Wildlife Asia and the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) has collaborated to organize this three-day training workshop in Bac Giang Province, Vietnam.

Integrated training session for general managers on business strategy and wildlife-focused corporate social responsibility (CSR) for sustainable development

Sep 14, 2019 from 03:00 PM to 08:00 PM — Maximilan Hotel, Da Nang City, Vietnam,

USAID Wildlife Asia and Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) Da Nang will hold a half-day training session for members of the General Managers Club on business strategy and wildlife-focused CSR for sustainable development.

Seminar on CWT, CSR, Wealth Creation and Sustainable Business Growth

Sep 27, 2019 from 08:00 AM to 12:15 PM — Hanoi, Vietnam,

USAID Wildlife Asia and the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) will organize a half-day interactive business seminar for VCCI member enterprises on CWT, CSR, Wealth Creation and Sustainable Business Growth in Hanoi.

Integrated training session for members of Human Resource Managers Club on business strategy and wildlife-focused corporate social responsibility (CSR) for sustainable development

Sep 27, 2019 from 03:00 PM to 08:00 PM — Hoi An City, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam,

USAID Wildlife Asia and VCCI Da Nang will hold a half-day training session for members of the Human Resource Managers Club on business strategy and wildlife-focused CSR for sustainable development.

Counter Transnational Organized Crime (CTOC) Training Course

Sep 16, 2019 to Sep 21, 2019 — Yaoundé, Cameroon,

Counter Transnational Organized Crime (CTOC) training course is designed to help law enforcement investigators identify and disrupt transnational organized crime groups involved in wildlife trafficking.

Beautiful without Ivory Campaign Launch

Sep 20, 2019 from 03:30 PM to 06:00 PM — Anantara Siam Hotel, Bangkok,

As part of USAID Wildlife Asia’s efforts to reduce demand for ivory in Thailand, USAID Wildlife Asia will launch a campaign with two components.

Inaugural Judicial Roundtable on Environmental Adjudication, Rule of Law and Environmental Justice

Aug 29, 2019 08:30 AM to Aug 30, 2019 03:30 PM — Grande Center Point Ploenchit Hotel, Bangkok,

The role of the judiciary is broadly recognized in strengthening environmental law enforcement, building specialization in environmental adjudication through the creation of environmental courts and benches and the institutionalization of a judicial certification program on environment, and setting up credible rule of law systems that advance integrity and environmental justice.

Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division Capacity Building Program

Sep 25, 2019 to Sep 26, 2019 — Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division, Bangkok,

USAID Wildlife Asia is mandated to strengthen law enforcement capacity and coordination and recently conducted a needs assessment of the Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division (NED); a division of the Royal Thai Police responsible for investigating crimes involving natural resources and the environment including wildlife crimes and trafficking.

High-ranking Dialogue on Wildlife Protection in Vietnam through Demand Reduction Approach

Jul 26, 2019 from 08:30 AM to 12:00 PM — National Assembly Meeting Hall, Hanoi, Vietnam,

USAID Wildlife Asia, in collaboration with the National Assembly’s Office of Vietnam will conduct a dialogue to contribute to informing, developing or implementing more effective demand reduction campaigns/programs following a round of evidence-based discussions, recommendations and consultations on wildlife conservation-related issues amongst highest Party and Government leaders.

Asia-Africa Journalists Exchange

Aug 17, 2019 to Aug 26, 2019 — Bangkok and field sites in Thailand,

USAID Wildlife Asia and USAID PROTECT have been working closely with journalists under each project to improve the understanding of the importance of wildlife in their countries and regions. Specifically, USAID Wildlife Asia is working with journalists to improve their understanding of wildlife trafficking from source to destination countries, which have a black-market demand for Africa wildlife and its products. USAID PROTECT has provided training to a select number of journalists who are interested in covering conservation and protection efforts in Tanzania for both flora and fauna, which covers many of the animals that are poached and trafficked and being sent to Asia.

Air Sector Awareness Training

Jul 24, 2019 from 08:30 AM to 05:00 PM — Don Muang International Airport, Bangkok, Thailand,

Thailand has long been recognized as a major player in the supply chain of illegal wildlife. It is connected by air routes to Africa and South Asia (both major sources of wildlife valued in the illicit market) and to China and Vietnam (both major consumer countries in the region).

Phap Van Pagoda Chi Campaign Event

Jul 14, 2019 from 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM — Phap Van Pagoda, Hanoi, Vietnam,

USAID Wildlife Asia is partnering with the Vietnam Central Buddhist Association (VCBA) to organize a one-day interactive event for both Buddhists and non-Buddhists at Phap Van Pagoda on July 14, 2019 in Hanoi, Vietnam. The date falls in the middle of the lunar month, the full moon, when thousands of Vietnamese citizens go to the pagoda to hear lectures on life and ethics, and pray for health, luck, and happiness.

Integration of SBCC Activities into Vietnam Automobile Transport Association 2019 Annual Members Meeting

Jun 28, 2019 from 08:00 AM to 11:30 AM — Can Tho City, Vietnam,

USAID Wildlife Asia will jointly support the Annual Member Meeting of Vietnam Automobile Transport Association (VATA) in Can Tho city. The event will promote SBCC messaging, impacting 150 businesspeople and leaders (including VATA steering board members, the Central Highland and Southern provincial automobile transport associations (from Danang city down to the Southern provinces), permanent association members from transport companies and bus station authorities of the Northern provincial automobile transport associations and company leaders.

Training Workshop for Vietnam Automobile Transport Association’s Member Transport Enterprises on Risk Management

Jun 27, 2019 from 01:30 PM to 05:30 PM — Can Tho City, Vietnam,

The half-day capacity-building workshop on risk management and wildlife-related corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy will provide specialist CSR training for transport companies with an emphasis on combatting wildlife crime and reducing the demand for illegal wildlife consumption. The training session will include information on legislation governing the transport of wildlife products, updated data on wildlife consumption and tips on risk management. After this training session, transport leaders, managers and drivers are expected to become champions for wildlife protection, while some leading transport companies will be motivated to make zero-tolerance statements or display Chi messaging at relevant events.

Asia-Africa Journalists Exchange

Jun 08, 2019 to Jun 17, 2019 — Dar es Salaam and Urusha, Tanzania,

USAID Wildlife Asia and USAID PROTECT have been working closely with journalists under each project to improve the understanding of the importance of wildlife in their countries and regions. Specifically, USAID Wildlife Asia is working with journalists to improve their understanding of wildlife trafficking from source to destination countries, which have a black-market demand for Africa wildlife and its products. USAID PROTECT has provided training to a select number of journalists who are interested in covering conservation and protection efforts in Tanzania for both flora and fauna, which covers many of the animals that are poached and trafficked and being sent to Asia.

Cross-Border Cooperation Training Courses for Vietnam and China Frontline Wildlife Officers

Jun 17, 2019 to Jun 28, 2019 — Hekou and Pingxiang, China,

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in partnership with USAID Wildlife Asia and TRAFFIC/WWF China in cooperation with the Environmental Police Department, Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam to organize two “Cross-Border Cooperation Training Courses for Vietnam and China Frontline Wildlife Law Enforcement Officers” in Hekou and Pingxiang.

CITES COP 18

Aug 17, 2019 to Aug 28, 2019 — Geneva, Switzerland,

The 18th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) will take place in Geneva, Switzerland.