By Quyen Vu | Project Leader
In 2024, ENV remained deeply committed to protecting African elephants from the brutal slaughter driven by the demand for ivory in Vietnam. During the year, our Wildlife Crime Unit recorded over 3,000 new wildlife crime cases, uncovering more than 9,000 individual violations. Among these, 729 violations were related to ivory. Over 95% of these ivory-related violations occurred online, often through marketplaces, social media groups, or individual advertisements promoting the illegal sale of ivory. Tackling the ivory trade in Vietnam, therefore, requires a strong focus on combating cybercrime. To address this, our Wildlife Crime Unit launched multiple online crime reduction campaigns throughout the year, identifying ivory violations and sharing critical intelligence with law enforcement agencies nationwide, triggering their action.
At the same time, we continued our on-the-ground efforts by collaborating closely with authorities to apprehend and prosecute wildlife criminals, ensuring that those responsible are held accountable.
Below are a few notable successes since our last report:
On the prosecution front, a wildlife trader from Dak Lak, Vietnam’s hotspot for the ivory trade, was sentenced to 24 months in prison after the Dak Lak Environment Police inspected their jewelry and handicraft shop and seized a number of suspected ivory products and an Asiatic black bear (Ursus thibetanus) claw. Police then raided the wildlife trader's house and seized more ivory products (Case ref. 25940/ENV).
As we step into 2025, our commitment to protecting wildlife is stronger than ever, driven by the lessons we’ve gained over the past two decades. Your continued trust and support inspire us to keep pushing forward, ensuring a future where elephants are safe from the threat of extinction.
Until next time, when we get to bring you more news about what your donations have enabled us to achieve,
The ENV Team
By Quyen Vu | Project Leader
By Quyen Vu | Project Leader
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