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0000-0002-3519-6782
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University of Oxford
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Publisher: Center for Open Science
Date: 25-04-2019
Abstract: Illegal wildlife trade is gaining prominence as a threat to bio ersity, but addressing it remains challenging. To help inform proactive policy responses in the face of uncertainty, in 2018 we conducted a horizon scan of significant emerging issues. We built upon existing iterative horizon scanning methods, using an open and global participatory approach to evaluate and rank issues from a erse range of sources. Prioritised issues related to three themes: developments in biological, information and financial technologies changing trends in demand and information and socio-economic and geopolitical shifts and influences. The issues covered areas ranging from changing demographic and economic factors to innovations in technology and communications that affect IWT markets globally the top three issues related to China, illustrating its vital role in tackling emerging threats. This analysis can support national governments, international bodies, researchers and non-governmental organisations as they develop strategies for addressing the illegal wildlife trade.
Publisher: Public Library of Science (PLoS)
Date: 07-07-2017
Publisher: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Date: 02-08-2023
DOI: 10.1101/2023.07.28.550999
Abstract: Species traits significantly influence pet trade dynamics, affecting demand, exploitation, and extinction risk. We examined the effect of species- and advertisement-level attributes on tarantula abundance and price in online markets, exploring rarely-considered fine-scale traits. Data from 977 ads showing 217 species and 81 ‘trade names’’ were collected from eight e-commerce websites located in six countries and analyzed using Structural Equation Models. Hairy, aggressive, and popular tarantulas were more abundant in commerce. Big, recently described species with ontogenetic changes in color and urticating hairs, with no evidence of captive breeding, had higher average price. Variability of prices in the ads were mainly explained by differences in website, lifestage and sex of the in idual advertised. After accounting for these drivers of market abundance and price, we found only weak evidence of direct price-rarity relationships, implying they are largely independently determined. This can have important implications for the future management and regulation of the international tarantula trade. Understanding consumer behavior in the pet trade is crucial for effective conservation efforts and we recommend using online ad data to track and understand supply and demand in tarantula trade. Leveraging marketing insights can enhance conservationists’ influence on consumers, promoting sustainable practices and benefit sharing for wildlife-dependent communities. Hobbyist communities may be the most strategic messenger for conservation messaging trying to reach consumers in the tarantula pet trade. Tarantula price and abundance in pet trade are shaped by species traits and advertisement attributes.
Publisher: Public Library of Science (PLoS)
Date: 25-01-2018
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 28-01-2022
DOI: 10.1111/CSP2.627
Abstract: Conservationists have long sought to reduce consumer demand for products from overexploited wildlife species. Health practitioners have also begun calling for reductions in the wildlife trade to reduce pandemic risk. Most wildlife‐focused demand reduction c aigns have lacked rigorous evaluations and thus their impacts remain unknown. There is thus an urgent need to review the evidence from beyond conservation science to inform future demand‐reduction efforts. We searched for systematic reviews of interventions that aimed to reduce consumer demand for products that are harmful (e.g., cigarettes and illicit drugs). In total, 41 systematic reviews were assessed, and their data extracted. Mass‐media c aigns and incentive programs were, on average, ineffective. While advertising bans, social marketing, and location bans were promising, there was insufficient robust evidence to draw firm conclusions. In contrast, the evidence for the effectiveness of norm appeals and risk warnings was stronger, with some caveats.
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 11-2009
DOI: 10.1038/462280A
Publisher: Center for Open Science
Date: 11-08-2020
Abstract: Conservationists have long sought to reduce consumer demand for overexploited wildlife products. More recently, health practitioners and others have begun calling for reductions in the wildlife trade to reduce the risk of pandemics. Despite this broadening interest, most wildlife-focused demand reduction c aigns have lacked rigorous evaluations and thus their impacts remain unknown. There is thus an urgent need to review the evidence from beyond conservation science to inform future demand-reduction efforts. We searched for systematic reviews of interventions that aimed to reduce consumer demand for harmful products (e.g., cigarettes and illicit drugs). In total, 41 systematic reviews were assessed, and their data extracted. Mass-media c aigns and incentive programs were, on average, ineffective. While advertising bans, social marketing and location bans were promising, there was insufficient robust evidence to draw firm conclusions. In contrast, the evidence for the effectiveness of risk warnings and appeals to norms was stronger, with some caveats.
Location: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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