IRIM successfully conducted the household and market survey of "Silent Steppe II-Illegal wildlife trade in Mongolia” ordered by “Zoological Society of London”, aimed to estimate quantity and scale of wildlife take, use and trade in Mongolia.
Survey purpose:
Provide estimation of quantity and scale of wildlife take, use and trade in Mongolia.
Survey objective:
- Develop a robust study design to meet the study objectives to replicate “Silent Steppe: The Illegal Wildlife Trade Crisis in Mongolia” (2006) study and to capture project specific information
- Gather empirical evidence on the quantity and scale of wildlife use, take and trade
- Identify the current wildlife product consumption and main factors
- Identify the current wildlife take and trade status
- Identify and assess the state of public awareness and attitudes toward wildlife use and trade
- Provide detailed documentation of survey procedures for future replication purpose
- Identify potential correlation between the market and household surveys
Appreciation: Much appreciated to the “Zoological Society of London” and “Legal Atlas” LLC for the effective cooperation and enormous support on the survey implementation
http://theubpost.mn/2016/10/24/tackling-illegal-wildlife-trafficking-in-mongolia/
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Leveraging Science and Tradition in DRR in Mongolia III (LTS3), Final Evaluation
Client
International Organization for Migration