2,392 research outputs found
China’s reopened rhino horn trade
No full textOn 29 October, China revoked its 1993 rhino horn trade ban (1) and reopened its domestic rhino horn trade under two conditions: Horns must be sourced sustainably, and the use of the horns must be limited to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), medical research, the preservation of antique cultural artifacts, and educational materials (2). This policy reversal could have substantial consequences for rhino conservation. State agencies are working to determine regulatory details such as product certification and enforcement infrastructure. African and Asian rhino range states and conservationists should work with Beijing on the implementation of this directive to minimize risks and maximize conservation gains (3).No Full Tex
Seizing a venue linking opportunity: China’s strategy to advance its sea cucumber interests in global environmental governance
No full textThis study explores how China strategically advances its position and interacts with institutional contexts to shape environmental negotiations. By employing process-tracing methods and conducting expert interviews on the case of sea cucumber negotiations, we find that China intends to garner international support in a policy venue (CITES) while actively engaging in another policy venue that better aligns with China's interests (FAO). Building upon existing studies on institutional change and negotiation strategy, we highlight two aspects of a venue-linking framework, including the institutional settings enabling countries to deploy such a strategy in environmental negotiations and the actors' capacity to seize the opportunity. In doing so, we show how China has strategically engaged in multiple policy venues to advance its preferences through a particular, more amenable venue. Our findings offer new empirical insights into how China navigates the complex political dynamics in global environmental governance when multiple policy venues with overlapping jurisdictions are involved
Supplemental material for Medicinal Use and Legalized Trade of Rhinoceros Horn From the Perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners in Hong Kong
No full textSupplemental material for Medicinal Use and Legalized Trade of Rhinoceros Horn From the Perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners in Hong Kong by Hubert Cheung, Lorraine Mazerolle, Hugh P. Possingham and Duan Biggs in Tropical Conservation Science</p
Connectedness to nature scale - Interviews with TCM practitioners in Guangdong province, China (2018)
No full textSubset of data from a study on rhino horn demand in China (HREA 2017002130
Spread the word: Sharing information on social media can stabilize conservation funding and improve ecological outcomes
No full textConservation needs adequate support and funding to address our ecological crises. People support conservation in different ways, from social media engagement to donating money. Various factors influence how people choose to support conservation, including social norms and ecological status. The rise of social media has provided people with an easy and low-cost way to support conservation: sharing information online. How valuable is social media engagement and activism for conservation funding and outcomes? Here, we develop an evolutionary game-theoretic framework to understand the complex interactions between individuals in the context of social media information sharing, conservation philanthropy, and how these interactions ultimately impact ecological outcomes. From a game theory perspective, we can consider donors to be hard-cooperators, sharers of information on social media to be soft-cooperators, and those who do nothing to be non-cooperators. Our model shows that soft-cooperators can help stabilize conservation funding flows and develop social norms. Supporting conservation through social media sharing can ultimately contribute to conservation success. Our study conceptualizes the complex decision-making processes of conservation funding and affirms the importance and value of mobilizing all types of supporters in conservation
Medicinal use and legalized trade of rhinoceros horn from the perspective of traditional chinese medicine practitioners in Hong Kong
No full textRhino poaching in Africa has risen alarmingly over the last decade, driven by illegal trade and demand for horns in Asia, where it is used medicinally. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has deep cultural roots, and understanding demand drivers will inform conservation decision-making. We interviewed 15 TCM practitioners in Hong Kong, investigating their familiarity with rhino horn, prescription experiences, and perspectives toward its use and trade. All interviewees believe that rhino horn possesses medicinal properties, despite general unfamiliarity with its chemical composition or any active ingredient. We compiled a list of 16 substitutes, finding that dosage adjustments produce equivalent treatment outcomes that compensate for potency differences. While most interviewees expressed support for trade legalization, most would prefer to continue prescribing substitutes. Further research into TCM stakeholder perspectives and preferences for rhino horn can inform conservation policy
Some Weighted Hardy-type Inequalities of Vector-Valued Functions
No full textBy adopting the C-technique of Cheung and Pečrić, we establish some interesting weighted Hardy-type inequalities of vector-valued functions. These generalize and improve some existing results of Cheung, Cheung-Hanjš-Pēcarić, Hanjš-Love-Pečarić, Levinson, and Pachpatte. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR
Rhino horn use by consumers of traditional Chinese medicine in China
No full textThe medicinal use of rhino horn in Asia is a major driver of poaching and illegal trade. Research into the different actors involved in this trade is needed to inform policymaking and improve conservation outcomes. While researchers have investigated rhino horn consumers in Vietnam, studies have yet to focus on China. Here, we conducted a large-scale online survey to investigate medicinal rhino horn consumption in China's Guangdong province. One in seven respondents reported having used rhino horn in the past year. These individuals tended to be older, male, wealthier and better educated; several healthcare usage variables were also associated with rhino horn consumption. These findings can help guide the development of tailored demand reduction interventions. Our results question the effectiveness of the global community's current approach to rhino conservation. We conclude by highlighting the need for conservationists to work more closely with key stakeholders to find lasting and sustainable solutions
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