Ninh Binh, July 13-14, 2024, the Wildlife Conservation Society, Viet Nam Office (WCS Viet Nam) in collaboration with the Center for Research on Maritime and International Law (SimLaw Center) of the University of Law, Viet Nam National University, Hanoi (VNU-UL) organized a workshop on “Initiative on countering illegal trade and transport of wildlife by sea route”.
Participants in the workshop, Ninh Binh, July 2024
The workshop was attended by more than 40 participants who are lecturers, trainers, undergraduate and master students of the VNU-UL, lecturers from the Viet Nam Marine University, Ha Noi Law University and WCS Viet Nam.
At the workshop, 08 groups of students had the opportunity to present their initiatives and suggested solutions aimed at combating illegal trade and transport of wildlife by sea route through various forms including research projects, communication products, and applied action plan. These were the outstanding proposals selected from 18 solutions and initiatives developed and proposed by 41 students who participated in the training on " Combating illegal trade and transport of wildlife by sea route
A group of students presented their initiative, Ninh Binh, July 2024
After presentation of each group, reviewers from the Faculty of International Law, VNU-UL, Department of Maritime Law, Viet Nam Maritime University; SimLaw Center and WCS Viet Nam provided students with comment and suggestion for improvement of their proposals. The workshop was not only an academic playground but also an opportunity for students to exchange, learn, and develop ideas to promote the prevention of illegal trade and transport of wildlife by sea route.
Attending the workshop, participants also experienced wildlife conservation work at the Endangered Primate Rescue Center as well as learn more about environmental protection at the Cuc Phuong National Park.
Participants visited wildlife conservation centers in Cuc Phuong National Park, Ninh Binh, July 2024
This workshop was conducted in the framework of the project “Combating Wildlife Trafficking in Viet Nam” funded by the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), United States Department of State, and implemented by WCS Viet Nam.