USAID WILDLIFE ASIA Quarterly Progress Report October 1 to December 31, 2018

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USAID WILDLIFE ASIA Quarterly Progress Report October 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018

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1. ACTIVITY/MECHANISM OVERVIEW

Activity/Mechanism Name: USAID Wildlife Asia Activity/Mechanism Start Date August 31, 2016 - August 30, 2021 and End Date: Name of Prime Implementing RTI International Partner: Contract/Agreement Number: AID-468-I-16-00001, TO AID-486-TO-16-00003 FHI 360, International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), Name of Subcontractors: Freeland Foundation and Conservation Council of Nations (CCN), TRAFFIC Major Counterpart AIPA, DNP, DOF, INTERPOL, NED, OAG, PPA, SC, Thai Organizations: PBS, and UNODC1. Geographic Coverage Southeast Asia with a focus on the Lower Mekong (Thailand, (States/Provinces and Lao PDR, Vietnam, Cambodia) and China Countries): Reporting Period: October 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018

The USAID Wildlife Asia Activity is a five-year, regional USAID/RDMA-funded project under the USAID Counter Wildlife Trafficking Activity Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ). The USAID Wildlife Asia Activity (hereafter the “Activity”) is implemented by RTI International. The purpose of this Activity is to improve regional action towards ending wildlife trafficking in Southeast Asia and China. The four main objectives of the USAID Wildlife Activity are to: (1) reduce consumer demand for wildlife parts and wildlife products in target areas; (2) strengthen regional law enforcement capacity and coordination; (3) increase political commitment to addressing Counter Wildlife Trafficking (CWT); and (4) support RDMA’s regional coordination of CWT stakeholders and efforts to strengthen the USG interagency CWT team. The geographic focus of the USAID Wildlife Asia Activity is the Lower Mekong (Thailand, Lao PDR, Vietnam, and Cambodia) and China.

2. ACTIVITY IMPLEMENTATION PROGRESS 2.1 Progress Narrative & Implementation Status

Management and personnel Starting FY2019, project progress is continuously made and monitored, and adjustments and corrective actions are undertaken as appropriate. In October, the Chief of Party (COP), left the Activity. To assist with the transition, Senior Director, Learning, Energy, and Environment for Development served as the Acting COP in early October before RTI swiftly recruited as Acting COP starting on October 25. previously served as the Asia Regional Operations

1 ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly, Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plants Conservation (Thailand), Department of Forestry (Lao PDR), INTERPOL, Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division (Royal Thai Police), Office of the Attorney General (Thailand), People’s Police Academy (Vietnam), Supreme Court of Thailand, Thai PBS and United Nation Office for Drug and Crime.

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Director of the RTI regional office in Jakarta. While is an expert in financial management and project operations, she also gained years of experience with environmental and intergovernmental organizations such as WWF and ASEAN Secretariat. On December 3-14, Project Manager, visited the Activity’s Bangkok office to provide technical assistance. Meanwhile, RTI proceeded with the recruitment and hiring process of a new COP. Strong candidates were shortlisted and interviewed. It is expected that the new COP will be on board by February 2019. With Integra no longer the Consortium’s partner, the Technology and Innovation Specialist who was hired under Integra also left USAID Wildlife Asia in the end of FY2018. In maintaining and managing digital tools e.g. the investigator app and the Pangolin Species Identification Guide app, a Request for Proposal (RFP) has been drafted and will be advertised to recruit a technology consultant to fill specific roles required in Quarter 2. RTI management continued to visit and provide support to USAID Wildlife Asia office in Bangkok including Vice President, Learning, Energy, and Environment for Development, in the first week of October.

2.1.1 OBJECTIVE I: REDUCTION OF CONSUMER DEMAND THROUGH SOCIAL AND BEHAVIOR CHANGE COMMUNICATION (SBCC)

Strategic Approach 1.1 Reduce consumer demand for wildlife and wildlife products through the use of SBCC Task 1.1 Reduce Consumer Demand in China 1.1.11 Public awareness campaign to intensify the Updated Wildlife Protection Law (WPL) promotion focusing on penalties for consumption overriding all four USAID Wildlife Asia species in Guangzhou

Promote Wildlife Protection Law (WPL) Public Service Announcements (PSAs) at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport On December 24, 2018 to March 23, 2019, USAID Wildlife Asia launched a new round of the WPL promotion at the Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. The four print PSAs and two versions of 30-

PSAs displayed on light boxes in Terminal 1 of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

USAID Wildlife Asia Quarterly Report October-December 2018 5 second videos are being promoted through light boxes, billboards and LED screens. The period will cover Christmas, New Year and Spring Festival holidays to reach a large volume of domestic and international travelers. Emphasizing the penalties associated with consuming illegal wildlife products (IWP), the PSAs aim to increase the perceived risk arising from the illegal behavior, thus reducing the propensity of current and potential consumers to buy elephant ivory, rhino horn, pangolin products and tiger bone. WPL and “wildlife-products-free” lifestyle promotion in Guangdong Biodiversity Photography Festival On October 18 to November 17, the Activity was invited as a major partner in the first Guangdong Biodiversity Photography Festival with the theme, “I live in Guangdong; I do not eat wildlife”. Guangdong province is famous for its tradition of consuming wildlife as a delicacy. The event was launched in the Shenzhen central business district, Happy Harbor Carnival Square, on October 18 with the participation of government officials, business sector and NGOs. The WPL PSAs were promoted at the Combating Illegal Wildlife Trade section of the event to remind people about the legal implications of consuming IWP.

China Wildlife Protection Law (WPL) PSAs in Guangdong Biodiversity Photography Festival

Famous nutritionist, delivered lecture on wildlife-products-free lifestyle in Overseas Chinese Town Wetland National Park. WPL short video was shown at the lecture.

In addition, a social media key opinion leader (KOL) and nutritionist gave a lecture on a “wildlife-products-free” lifestyle to more than 160 participants. The WPL video was also shown at the lecture.

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WPL promotion in Guangzhou Zoo The Activity successfully leveraged Guangzhou Zoo’s support to promote the WPL campaign. The WPL short video was broadcasted on 10 LED screens in the zoo starting November 2018 and will continue until the end of January 2019. The zoo estimated that the video will gain nearly 1.5 million visitor impressions. The third largest zoo in China, Guangzhou Zoo, is an important venue for educating citizens in Guangdong on illegal wildlife trafficking and conservation.

WPL promotion in Guangzhou zoo

Online Survey focusing on awareness and effectiveness of WPL Campaign in Year 2 To evaluate the effectiveness of WPL Campaign’s dissemination in Year 2, the team conducted an online survey on October 13-19 through IFAW’s official WeChat account. A total of 411 eligible responses to the questionnaire was collected and analyzed. The survey results are summarized as follows:

• The majority (93.5 percent) agreed that it was unacceptable for their family and friends to buy or own endangered wildlife products. Seven in ten (70.1 percent) thought it was completely unacceptable. None of those who have seen the campaign ads indicated that it was acceptable for their family and friends to buy or own these products. • Close to one third (30.4 percent) have seen the WPL campaign PSAs. The top five channels through which they were seen are WeChat, public sector venues such as the zoo/library/museum, metro, Weibo and video websites. The metro, social media platforms (WeChat and Weibo) and video websites are also the top three channels recommended by respondents for delivering campaign messages. • The WPL messages did not only increase people’s knowledge of the WPL (76.6 percent) but also encouraged them to warn their family members and friends about the risk of wildlife crime (56.9 percent) and increased their willingness to report it (56.7 percent). • For the open-ended question on general suggestions related to promoting the WPL, 362 comments were collected. The most frequent comment was that WPL education should be incorporated into school education to influence children and youth (35 percent).

1.1.12 Plan and implement campaign to address a common driver underlying purchasing/gifting of wildlife products overriding all USAID Wildlife Asia species Based on the China formative research results, further review was done to segment and identify those who purchased elephant ivory, pangolin, rhino and tiger parts and products for “gifting” purposes and probe the drivers and barriers underlying gifting of these products. The further review of the formative research shown that status/wealth is a common key driver for gifting. Based on the analysis results, the

USAID Wildlife Asia Quarterly Report October-December 2018 7 team developed the draft Creative Brief and RFP to solicit a creative agency to design a campaign to reduce demand for the focal species targeting wealth-driven wildlife consumption for gifting purpose in China. The RFP was issued on December 21. 1.1.13 Mobilize and leverage the private sector and other relevant institutions in support of USAID Wildlife Asia campaigns

WPL and wildlife-products-free lifestyle promotion in Nanjing The team successfully leveraged the support of Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo to promote the WPL and a wildlife-products-free lifestyle. In collaboration with Jiangsu Forestry Administration and Nanjing Municipal Gardening and Greening Bureau, “Keep Wild Animal Wild” event was launched on October 20. The WPL video was shown on the main LED screen of the zoo starting October 2018 until the end of January 2019. The zoo estimated that the video will gain nearly 800,000 visitor impressions.

Meanwhile, the zoo incorporated the WPL materials into its children’s education program, reaching 20 classes of five primary schools in Nanjing city.

WPL promotion in Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo

Task 1.2 Reduce Consumer Demand in Thailand 1.2.16 Implement and monitor the consumer demand reduction component of the existing online campaign - (Digital Deterrence Campaign – carryover from Year 2, possible extension/expansion with leveraged funds) This is a continuing campaign from Year 2 with the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) as the co-implementor. The planned implementation period is October 2018 to January 2019. In this quarter, the main activity was conducting data analytics to determine the reach and effectiveness of the campaign in deterring illegal wildlife purchases. As of December 10, results show that around 352,000 keyword searches were tracked of which 317,000 searches were served the ads (90 percent of total search share). Of these ads served, 10,360 (3.27 percent) continued to click to the campaign’s landing page. “Ivory” and “Tiger” keywords lead the searches across languages. Thai remains the predominant language used at 87 percent followed by English at 12 percent. Compared with the previous quarter, digital analytics revealed a consistent trend on the searcher profiles. Major searches were from cities, especially Bangkok. Among these, 45 percent were male, and 33 percent were female. The data revealed that the share of search volume was high among the 25-44 years age group. Mobile remains the most popular platform representing 77 percent of searches, compared to 17 percent from computer users. The campaign has been very cost-effective. As the data show, a huge number of potential online wildlife buyers has been reached. Only a fraction of the funds allotted to this campaign has been spent to reach this number. Considering this, the campaign will be extended beyond January 2019.

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In this quarter, DNP requested the team to align one of the creative messages with the Thai law banning import and export of ivory. As a result, the former copy was replaced with the new message highlighting that the import/export of ivory is illegal. The revised creative message is shown below.

Former creative copy:

Revised creative copy:

1.2.17 Develop and implement an ivory and tiger campaign targeting spiritual beliefs and mobilizing religious leaders, astrologers and other spiritual leaders/role models with a points of purchase (POP) campaign component in greater Bangkok The Activity developed the Campaign communication strategy. It consists of two communication components - Behavior Change Communication (BCC) and Social Mobilization. The BCC component aims to directly communicate messages to and engage the primary target audience or potential consumers through a multi-media campaign. A creative brief was developed and used for development of campaign key message and concepts. The team went through multiple iterations and meetings to develop alternative key messages and corresponding statements with the selected creative agency. One key message and three alternative message statements were selected for concept testing: 1. เขี้ยวงา ไม่เข้มแข็งเท่าพลังใจในตัวคุณ: Fang and ivory are not stronger than your inner strength which is in you. 2. โชคสร้างเองได้ ไม่ต้องพึ่งเขี้ยวงา มันอยู่ที่ตัวคุณ: Good luck (fortune) comes from your own action, not from a piece of ivory/tiger product. It’s in you. 3. ได้โชค ได้บุญ ไม่ต้องพึ่งเขี้ยวงา มันอยู่ที่ตัวคุณ: Having good luck (fortune), having good karma comes from your own action, not from a piece of ivory/tiger product. It’s in you.

Taglines and visuals for testing

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On November 28 to December 2, the message statements were concept tested through in-depth interviews (IDIs) and focus group discussions (FGDs) among a total of 13 consumers of ivory and tiger products. The concept test was conducted completely in Thai. The key conclusions are: • The alternative statements all resonate with the respondents and move them to action. • The shortest statement (number 1 above) is the most recalled and preferred in Thai. • Use of words that are familiar with consumers (good luck, good fortune, good karma) are most effective in catching attention and obtaining recall.

The social mobilization component will engage the secondary target audience (key influencers) to publicly promote and echo messages communicated by the multi-media campaign. WildAid will implement this campaign using key influencers representing the religious, spiritual and entrepreneur sectors. WildAid’s scope of work (SOW) was approved and the subcontracting process was initiated. To engage organizations in the spiritual beliefs campaign, the Activity met with Executive Secretary of the International Network of Engaged Buddhists (INEB), which is in a strategic position to mobilize various religious organizations such as temples. INEB responded positively. The Activity will further discuss collaboration details with the institution in the next quarter. 1.2.19 Continue needs-based capacity strengthening (CS) activities and updating of SBCC tool for Wildlife Demand Reduction The DNP requested an SBCC training for its officers during a meeting in October. The Activity met with DNP Senior Forest Officers, and to discuss the training. It was agreed that a two-day introductory course would be scheduled in late January or early February. 1.2.20 Initiate and implement activities with airline and hotel sectors to reduce demand for illegal wildlife among Chinese tourists in Thailand On October 10, USAID Wildlife Asia met with Grab Thailand on the possibility of utilizing its ride hailing application to disseminate demand reduction messages to targeted tourists who are traveling to areas where Ivory is sold such as Jatujak market. On December 12, the Activity proposed a partnership concept note to Grab. They requested that the Activity provides counterpart funding to identify clients who wish to travel to ivory market locations. It would then offer a promotion for them to visit an alternate location. As this would require funding we did not budget for, USAID Wildlife Asia is thinking through other viable options to partner with Grab. On December 6, the Activity met with World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Thailand to discuss potential collaboration on WWF events targeting tourists in Bangkok with demand reduction messaging during the Lunar Chinese New Year 2019. We proposed support to show WPL video and materials from China, as well as a planned video with the Minor Group. The Activity sent a creative brief to Minor Group’s Director of Conservation, for a 60- second video aimed at deterring tourists from buying ivory in Thailand to be shown in the Anantara and Avani hotel chains’ in-house channels. On December 7, the team met with and Manager of Brand Marketing, Samantha CastroIt was agreed that the video would be generic to also be used by other hotel chains. The production will start next quarter. 1.2.21 Strengthen network of organizations involved in wildlife demand reduction. On November 28-30 in Bangkok, nine Activity staff attended an international conference titled, “Revisiting Efforts to Reduce Demand for Illegal Wildlife Products: Showcasing Best Practice in Behavioral Change” organized by TRAFFIC. The event provided an opportunity for the team to network with other professionals and become familiar with the latest SBCC best practices.

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The SBCC Team Lead, , co-facilitated a deep dive working group session on Advocacy, Social Mobilization and Behavior Change Communication with USAID’s The team also conducted a whole-day SBCC training to 13 participants. It focused on what is SBCC, the behavior change theories underlying SBCC, and basic monitoring and evaluation of SBCC activities.

Task 1.3 Reduce consumer demand in Vietnam Branding exception The project submitted a request to USAID for an exception from USAID branding on key Chi behavior change visuals. The Branding Exception was approved by the USAID Contracts Officer on December 12. 1.3.1 Encourage Civil Society Organizations (CSO) and their business members to reduce demand for rhino horn consumption The team has secured the support and collaboration of four local CSO partners including Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) Da Nang, Vietnam Automobile and Transportation Association (VATA), and Vietnam Buddhist Association (VBA). The plan of action with these CSO partners was created as a living document in September and approved by the Team Lead in October for implementation. 1.3.1.1 Update Chi SBCC materials The SBCC campaign strategy and draft creative visuals are in the final revision stage. These aim to reduce the demand for IWP, with a focus on rhinos but also benefitting elephants, pangolins, and tigers. It is anticipated that the final visuals will be ready for pre-test in early January 2019, as well as the Chi Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) guidebook. 1.3.1.2 Work with both existing and new CSO partners to create zero tolerance on wildlife consumption among their members and support related activities of new initiative Various meetings were held with leaders of CSO partners to discuss the plan of action. Key partners have been identified as crucial and efficient to disseminate Chi messaging due to their outreach, high- level engagement, and past work with potential KOLs of the community. They include VCCI Hanoi, VCCI Da Nang, VATA, Vietnam Craft Village Association, Center for Women Development (CWD), and VBA. Among these partners, four have agreed to be officially engaged through specific SOWs with USAID Wildlife Asia as aforementioned. 1.3.1.2.1 Organize three capacity-building or CSR workshops with a focus on risk management, money laundering, etc. The Activity and VCCI-Da Nang conducted a two-day Leadership Training Workshop on SBCC techniques and the integration of wildlife protection into CSR policy on November 23-24 in Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province. The workshop introduced the Activity and provided the latest tools and methods necessary to change consumer behavior. Thirty-five participants from 20 business associations

Leaders of Business Associations in Vietnam pledge to combat illegal wildlife consumption

USAID Wildlife Asia Quarterly Report October-December 2018 11 in central Vietnam pledged to actively combat illegal wildlife consumption. They also developed and shared their action plans to integrate wildlife protection into CSR activities for 2019. 1.3.1.2.3 Empower and provide resources to three CSOs to disseminate Chi messages among 10,000 members of their own community, to increase SBCC/Chi outreach In November, the Activity embarked upon its interventions with local CSO partners by organizing a series of workshops in Hanoi, Hai Duong City, and Quang Ninh Province. The events introduced the Activity to the business community, providing in-depth knowledge and strategies for risk management, business development, and enhancing competitiveness by integrating wildlife protection into CSR policy. Co-funded by VCCI and other stakeholders, the three workshops were held back-to-back as explained below: • The Activity partnered with VCCI and the Hai Duong Businesswomen Association to organize an integrated workshop on November 14-16 in Hai Duong city targeting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The training covered strategic management models, business strategy development and techniques for applying CSR strategies with a focus on integrating wildlife protection activities. The Activity disseminated the CSR toolkit and displayed Chi SBCC messages. Thirty representatives from the business sector and local government agencies attended. • The Activity and VCCI’s SME Promotion Center held an integrated workshop on Competitiveness of SMEs in the Digital Age 4.0 on November 22 in Quang Ninh Province. The workshop welcomed over 60 participants including experts, researchers, and representatives of business associations, institutes, and agricultural SMEs from Quang Ninh and surrounding provinces. It provided information about the global value chain and offered policy suggestions to support SMEs. The Activity introduced CSR as an effective way to reduce business risks and increase competitiveness. • The Activity held an integrated workshop on Legal risk management and CSR in reducing the demand for illegally traded wildlife products on November 22 in Hanoi. Representatives from more than 100 SMEs attended the event to learn about regulations governing illegal wildlife trade (IWT), legal risks related to trade, labor issues, and intellectual property protection. The Activity presented CSR as an effective tool to mitigate risks for enterprises that might be unwittingly exposed to or involved in IWT, labor or intellectual protection issues. 1.3.1.3 Recruit 20 influencers, change-agents and thought leaders to promote zero tolerance towards illegal wildlife consumption and supporting the new initiative In this reporting period, the Activity recruited three new champions: - , Vice Chief of Office, Scientific Committee for Party Organizations, Central Committee for Propaganda and Education (CCPE) - , Deputy Director, VCCI - Da Nang - , Secretariat of Vietnam E-commerce Association (VECOM) The remaining target of 17 champions will be recruited in the succeeding quarters. 1.3.1.4 Work with the Vietnam Buddhist Association and at least three pagodas or temples to disassociate spiritual beliefs from the use of IWP On October 29, the Activity sent an official letter and detailed workplan to formalize a collaboration with the Vietnam Buddhist Association over the next two years. The Association sent an official letter dated November 7 to confirm its commitment and support to the Chi Initiative. It expressed willingness to separate spiritual beliefs from the use of IWP and promote zero tolerance towards illegal wildlife consumption in its community. The Association also advanced the workplan to focus on the following key activities and deliverables: - Integrate Chi messaging into two events organized by the Association (Tet and Ghost Festivals); - Integrate SBCC messaging into pagodas’ sermons and training curriculum, which will be delivered by dharma masters/preachers at ceremonies with the target audience;

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- Take part in developing SBCC materials compatible with its communications for Buddhists - Display SBCC materials on the premises of the Association, at pagodas and events. A detailed action plan will be discussed with the Association and covered in the next reporting period. 1.3.1.5 Engage Vietnamese members of the Community of Practice to exchange creative ideas on reducing demand for IWP. A leader from CCPE and three leaders from VCCI - Da Nang, IntelligentMedia and Vietnam E- commerce Association were invited to participate in the 2nd international conference Revisiting Efforts to Reduce Demand for IWP: Showcasing Best Practice in Behavioral Change in Bangkok, Thailand on November 28-30, organized by TRAFFIC as part of its USAID Wildlife TRAPS project. Some of these participants from Vietnam attended the optional SBCC Training on November 30 delivered by USAID Wildlife Asia. 1.3.2 Work with Vietnamese government partners to reduce demand for rhino horn Two main government partners for this task are the National Assembly (NA) and CCPE. In this period, the team approached both agencies to discuss possible collaboration. Some key highlights: • CCPE - Under other funding, TRAFFIC works with CCPE to conduct a consumer survey to gain more insights on the motivations and behaviors of government officers in relation to the consumption of rhino horn and other illegally traded wildlife products. The survey will be completed by March/April 2019, and results will serve as basis for the development of key behavior change visuals and the implementation of demand reduction interventions for the target audiences under USAID Wildlife Asia in FY2020. • NA - The objective of working with the NA is for it to be champions and advocates of an illegal wildlife product- free (IWP free) lifestyle among their members and constituents. Following two meetings with NA representatives, the Activity sent an official letter to the NA Office on September 10. The letter introduced USAID Wildlife Asia interventions in Vietnam. Highlighting the role of the NA as the highest legislative organ in combating illegal wildlife crime, the letter recommended that the NA organized a side event or high-ranking dialogue with experts from their organization. A fully-funded event by USAID Wildlife Asia was agreed upon by both organizations in the form of a high-ranking dialogue on “Wildlife protection in Vietnam” as explained in more detail in 1.3.2.2 below.

1.3.2.2 Organize three high-profile events for political leaders to seek their interest and action on CWT (e.g. a side event at the NA’s Annual Communist Party Meeting) On November 29, the NA Office issued an official letter agreeing to collaborate with USAID Wildlife Asia in the fight against illegal wildlife crime in Vietnam and confirming agreement to organize a high- ranking dialogue on “Wildlife protection in Vietnam” in January 2019. The Vietnam team was reaching out to USAID Savings Species, considering its policy goal for collaboration in this activity. The details of this activity will be covered in next reporting period. 1.3.3 Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) The team closely worked with the Activity MEL Specialist after each event and workshop, ensuring that results and data will fit in the agreed MEL indicators for each intervention. The Specialist also provided a masterclass training and updates on MEL during the 2nd International Conference on SBBC (see more detail under 1.2.21). 1.3.3.2 Consumer survey (funded under USAID Saving Species) The Activity attended the workshop to disseminate the results from the quantitative and qualitative Research Study on Consumer Demand for Elephant, Rhino and Pangolin Parts and Products in Vietnam (download) conducted by the USAID Saving Species on November 8 in Hanoi. The Activity is using data from this research as baseline indicators for the Chi Initiative Phase III.

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2.1.2 OBJECTIVE 2: INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF CAPACITY FOR EFFECTIVE ENFORCEMENT

Strategic Approach 2.1 Institutionalization of capacity for effective enforcement Task 2.1.1 Conduct targeted capacity building and institutionalization activities based on assessments in Years 1 and 2 2.1.1.1 Support institutionalization by developing the Counter Transnational Organized Crime (CTOC) into a comprehensive curriculum The Activity began development of the CTOC into a comprehensive training curriculum through engagement with a consultant. In this quarter, work progressed from the preparation of an outline of the training package to working drafts of instructor and student training manuals that will make-up the core of the training curriculum package. The final version is expected to be ready for the delivery of the Asia CTOC Training and delivery to the Vietnam People’s Police Academy (PPA) for further regional institutionalization supported by the Activity. 2.1.1.2 Assist the PPA in Vietnam in hosting the Asia CTOC (see 2.1.3.1) This activity forms part of the workplan in recognition that working with the PPA to host the Asia CTOC represents an important step towards the institutionalization of the training course. The details of the activity, however, is covered under 2.1.3.1. 2.1.1.3 Work with the PPA to establish an instructor-exchange program with a U.S. police training or similar academy While various plans and options have been tabled and discussed, one of the most promising at this early stage; following discussions with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Attaché based in Bangkok, ; involves the possibility of a partnership with the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) and the USFWS Special Agents Basic Course. The concept was discussed with the PPA and will be explored further in next quarter. Task 2.1.3 Deliver capacity to law enforcement with a focus on understanding transnational organized crime and methods to combat it 2.1.3.1 Deliver two CTOC training courses: one in Asia and one in Africa The preparation for the Asia CTOC is well underway, on schedule and is being coordinated with the USAID Saving Species. The date has now been set for February 25 to March 2, 2019. In December, the Objective 2 Lead travelled to Vietnam to discuss with the PPA about their role in the technical delivery of the training course and the identification of national subject matter experts. PPA has officially agreed to host and help facilitate and chair the workshop. INTERPOL will be supporting the attendance of African participants from Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda. Promising discussions are also underway with the U.S. Department of Justice Attaché, to support the engagement of prosecutors from each of our focal countries. 2.1.3.2 Work with Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division (NED) to respond to post-CTOC requests for CWT capacity building Good progress has been made on this task including the provision of capacity building support to police officers in Sadao District, Songkhla Province, Thailand based on a request from the Royal Thai Police. The training came into effect as the officers were not proficient in digital forensics and required refresher training in this capacity. This enabled NED officers to extract information from mobile phones seized from two Malaysian nationals belonging to a transnational pangolin trafficking syndicate and advance this multinational investigation.

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Task 2.1.4 Build a cadre of trainers 2.1.4.1 Expand the roster of experts and instructors to support regional and international training Over the course of the task, the cadre of trainers has grown to encompass 31 trainers including a mix of national, regional and international instructors. The roster includes independent consultants as well as experts form law enforcement agencies such as INTERPOL; the Technology Crime Suppression Division of the Royal Thai Police; Thailand Investigation and Suppression Division under the Customs Department; Anti-Money Laundering Office Thailand; DNP; Cambodia National Authority for Combatting Drugs; USFWS; United National Officer on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Grace Farms Foundation and the National and Transnational Serious Crimes Investigations Unit in Tanzania. Task 2.1.5 Adapt training programs following evaluation/validation 2.1.5.1 Review and analyze the Year 2 training validations A report of the training validation exercise was finalized and approved this quarter. A summary PowerPoint presentation and the delivery of a brown bag to highlight the main results of the report were also completed. The findings were reviewed by the team and discussion has been initiated on integrating lessons learned, and the possibility of developing tools that more effectively and regularly capture monitoring and evaluation data across all the Activity’s Objectives. Task 2.1.6 Develop innovative materials and tools to effectively support more effective enforcement capacity 2.1.6.1 Develop the Rapid Reference Guide (RRG) for wildlife investigations and prosecutions for Vietnam Discussions are underway with USAID Saving Species to coordinate the preparation of the RRG for Vietnam. Both USAID Wildlife Asia and USAID Saving Species have activities in their workplan designed to support prosecutors more effectively bringing wildlife criminals to justice. The approach to coordinate this activity was further discussed during a trip by the Objective 2 Lead to Vietnam and the approach is likely to include using the template adopted in Thailand (and several African countries) and employing the same lead consultant, but with the leadership of the Saving Species team. Once confirmed, USAID Wildlife Asia will proceed with the engagement of the consultant. 2.1.6.2 Work with the CITES Secretariat through the Standing Committee to formally adopt the Pangolin Species Identification Guide The consultant’s contract was signed this quarter, and she will be developing tools to help law enforcement officers address the illegal trade in pangolins. To this end, work has been initiated on developing a pangolin species identification poster and a first responder pangolin care handbook. The consultant is also continuing discussions with the CITES Secretariat to make the guides available for download through their website. Task 2.1.7 Build capacity of law enforcement to tackle the threat posed by illegal online wildlife trade 2.1.7.2 Strengthen the capacity of Thailand’s Yieow Dong Task Force (YDTF) In December, a geo-waiver was submitted to RDMA to facilitate contracting with the Wildlife Justice Commission (WJC) to support the YDTF to combat online wildlife crime. Some initial informal introductions were made between the YDTF and the WJC at the Wildlife Inter-Regional Enforcement (WIRE) in Nairobi taking advantage of representatives from each agency attending the event. Training in advanced online investigative techniques including the preparation of comprehensive case files to support prosecutions will begin in Quarter 2, pending approval of the geo-waiver.

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2.1.7.3 Develop Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) training materials Initial drafts of the training materials have been developed and underwent an internal review process. Further revisions and an external review, possibly by the PPA, are being scheduled. Task 2.1.8 Deliver capacity building programs for private sector stakeholders 2.1.8.1 Air Sector Awareness Training at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in China Correspondence with International Air Transport Association (IATA) has been initiated in order to identify the most suitable hosting airline for this training. Once complete, and IATA has made the necessary introductions, logistical coordination with the airline will be done in Quarter 2. 2.1.8.2 Air Sector Awareness Training in Thailand Follow up with Thai Airways (from the initial correspondence started in the previous fiscal year) is being continued in order to find a mutually suitable date. In addition, IATA is being invited to join the training as presenters from the aviation sector. 2.1.8.3 One role-specific targeted course to a previously-trained air transport sector partner The ROUTES air transport sector role-specific courses were completed by TRAFFIC (under USAID ROUTES Partnership) in December and have been made available for customization and translation for Lao Airlines. Correspondence is underway with Lao Airlines to set a date for the training.

Strategic Approach 2.2 Strengthen regional, international & inter-institutional law enforcement cooperation and coordination Task 2.2.2 Foster improved bilateral, regional and international collaboration both within ASEAN and between ASEAN and African stakeholders 2.2.2.1 Deliver a joint SIG/Wildlife Inter-Regional Enforcement (WIRE) in Africa with UNODC In November, USAID Wildlife Asia supported the delivery of a WIRE meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, co- hosted by the UNODC and the Kenya Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife. The Activity supported the participation of police, customs and wildlife authorities from the four focal countries. The Objective 2 Lead was also requested to facilitate during planned breakout sessions. The WIRE’s main objective was to improve Africa-Asia cooperation on the interception, investigations and prosecution of wildlife crime through identification of risk indicators and promotion of the exchange of information and good practices, contributing to further enforcement responses to wildlife crime. 2.2.2.2 Depending on availability of funds, develop and deliver an executive-level leadership on CWT A concept note has been drafted for this task which can be shared with potential partners. 2.2.2.3 Convene two USAID Wildlife Asia-UNODC jointly-funded and coordinated training workshops Discussions are ongoing with UNODC about the focus and location of the event with current thinking suggesting that the workshops will target Chinese and Vietnamese border enforcement personnel. The aim will be to build law enforcement capacity and strengthen the relationship between Chinese and Vietnamese officials. Both events are likely to be organized in China on the Chinese-Vietnam border. 2.2.2.4 Support the annual Asia Environmental Enforcement Awards The event was organized on the evening of November 21 at the UN Conference Centre in Bangkok. Nine institutions and individuals from across Asia were recognized for outstanding work in preventing transboundary environmental crime. Wildlife trafficking was in the spotlight with winners from China,

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India, Korea, Malaysia, Nepal, Thailand and Viet Nam accepting awards for disrupting international criminal networks. This is the third time the Awards were given following earlier ceremonies in 2015 and 2017. USAID has been recognized as a partner at all the events. Four people attended from the USAID Wildlife Asia team. The link to the video produced for the event is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ULjvb3cFSU&t=22s

2.1.3 OBJECTIVE 3: INCREASING COMMITMENT TO ADDRESSING CWT

Strategic Approach 3.1 Support National Legislative Policy and Regulatory Reforms Task 3.1: Promote enabling environment for better laws, policies and enforcement to fight wildlife crime 3.1.1 Assess regional laws and policies and legislative work programs, to prioritize USAID Wildlife Asia interventions During this period, The Activity developed a training methodology and analysis of National Ivory Action Plan (NIAP) and CITES 70 Commitments of Lao PDR. These materials will be used for the Government of Lao PDR (GOL) NIAP Policy Seminar scheduled for Quarter 2 in Vientiane. The Activity finalized a draft monograph “Scaling Efforts to Counter-Wildlife Trafficking through Legislative Reform: A Selection of Best Practices – Key Provisions, Key Innovations and Model Provisions” with the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA). This monograph provides a short description and highlights of key provisions and presents a selection of legislative and policy innovations and best practices available in the ASEAN region and other jurisdictions, with examples of model provisions that would enhance CWT efforts. The selection considered insights obtained from events and consultations with various government stakeholders. The monograph also provides an array of implementation examples and model provisions to encourage ASEAN member states to employ legislation and policy as a CWT tool. The selection of best practices and model provisions can be broadly categorized into six themes comprising harmonizing of protected species list, enhancing enforcement efficacy, sustainability and funding mechanism, governance, incentives and compensation, and enhancing deterrent effect of penalties. It is intended that this monograph is a live document whereby more best practices and model provisions can be added to the list as the legislative and policy reform arena continues to innovate. On December 20, the Activity provided inputs to a 10-country study on Ivory Trade Landscape in Asia, commissioned by IFAW and implemented by a market research agency, GlobeScan. The team supported partner, IFAW, in an endeavor outside of the Activity but very much connected to our work under Objective 3. The study will synthesize supply- and demand-side knowledge about ivory trade, country- specific legislation and efforts addressing the trade in Cambodia, Japan, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam. The purpose is to identify knowledge gaps and provide recommendations for strategies to reduce ivory trade and demand in Asia. GlobeScan and IFAW previously reached out to USAID Wildlife Asia to understand the legal landscape of elephant protection in Asia, as part of the methodology development for this study. The Activity is finalizing its new report “Elephant in the Room”2 which is the only comprehensive legal study on elephant

2 The Elephant in the Room: Demystifying Thailand’s Legislative and Regulatory Frameworks on Elephant Protection and Conservation. The monograph examines Thailand's draft Elephant Act, which aims to streamline domestic legislations in compliance with the CITES NIAP to counter the trafficking of elephants, elephant carcasses and products, and to prevent the laundering of wild elephants (specifically Asian elephant) and illegal ivory into the legal domestic ivory trade and to protect elephants in Thailand. The monograph was created at the behest of the National Legislative Assembly’s Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.

USAID Wildlife Asia Quarterly Report October-December 2018 17 conservation, and protection in Thailand, including efforts to regulate ivory trade and combat ivory trafficking. During this reporting period translations of key CWT documents were made: 1. Elephant Monograph (English to Thai) 2. CWT provisions of the Updated Lao Penal Code 3. Comparative Table and Translation of the Nov 8, 2018 Department of Livestock Development (DLD) Version of the Elephant Act of Thailand 3.1.3 Provide technical assistance to governments to develop legislative agendas

Coordinating legal efforts to enhance elephant protection with the Thai Government On October 17, USAID Wildlife Asia presented salient findings and recommendations of the legal monograph “Elephant in the Room” to the Legal Division of the DNP to coordinate a common message at the IUCN Species Survival Commission Public Symposium: "A Global Perspective on Conservation” where both DNP and USAID Wildlife Asia delivered elephant-themed presentations. The monograph examines Thailand’s myriad of elephant protection legislation and its proposed Elephant Act, the drafting of which is led by the Department of Livestock Development (DLD) in coordination with the DNP and other relevant government agencies. The draft legislation was initiated by a formal directive from the National Council of Peace and Order (NCPO). The bill aims to consolidate all domesticated elephant-related policies, including the trade in the ivory and other products thereof in one omnibus law. The DNP together with USAID Wildlife Asia will continue to monitor the progress of the draft Elephant Act, and work towards enhancing an equally important bill, the draft Wildlife Conservation Act with the NLA. On October 29, the Activity joined a conference call with UNDP Cambodia to discuss updates on the Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) Code of Cambodia now on its 11th version. In 2017, USAID Wildlife Asia, with AIPA convened the inaugural parliamentary dialogue with the "ENR Code Committee”. The Code is expected to be enacted within 2019 but requires an overhaul analysis and review of over 500 related decrees, including key wildlife decrees and sub-decrees. UNDP is providing translation support to the proposed 12th version and will coordinate with the Activity to provide further assistance, particularly on an upcoming parliamentary outreach (for both Senate and National Assembly) and on strategizing key CWT-related decrees to properly implement the Code. On November 5, the Activity met with the Deputy Permanent Secretary (DPS) of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Thailand, . The meeting focused on Thailand’s ongoing efforts to enhance its wildlife protection laws, and USAID Wildlife Asia’s contributions to the review process, and its collaboration with the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) and the DNP. The meeting also brainstormed on the potential effects of political commitment-building efforts on CWT, considering the impending government change, Thailand’s ASEAN chairmanship, hosting of a ministerial meeting on CWT, and the 18th CITES Conference of Parties in Colombo, Sri Lanka on May 23 - June 3. On December 6, the Government of Lao PDR through the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry formally approved the hosting of the "Policy and Legislative Review Seminar on Lao PDR CITES NIAP and other CWT Commitments” slated for January 11 in Vientiane. The national interagency seminar will map Lao PDR’s key commitments under NIAP and the 70th CITES Standing Committee Meeting, and form part of Lao PDR’s formal government strategy to curb ivory and wildlife trafficking. The seminar will also highlight implementation and capacity needs to implement the recently issued Prime Minister Order No. 5 on “Strengthening Strictness of the Management and Inspection of Prohibited Wild Fauna and Flora”, and will discuss plans to review the 2007 Wildlife and Aquatic Resources Law No. 07/NA.

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3.1.4 Support judges and lawyers to bring cases to court (Strengthening judicial responses to CWT cases)

On October 11, USAID Wildlife Asia and USAID/RDMA met with the Secretary-General, and Deputy Secretary-General of the Office of the President of the Supreme Court (OPSC) of Thailand to discuss priorities of the Supreme Court (SC) cooperation with the Activity and to introduce the former COP. The OPSC remains the lead coordination unit within the SC to handle and approve all USAID Wildlife Asia activities with the court. During the meeting, USAID committed to nominate expert lecturers from the US Government for the SC-hosted ASEAN Judges Training in November 2018. The meeting also agreed to organize smaller, targeted meetings to finalize the proposed biennial work plan and an inaugural USAID Wildlife Asia - SC judicial seminar. On November 19, the team observed the ASEAN Judges Training Program, a two-week intensive judicial training on trends and prospects for cooperation in the ASEAN judiciary, hosted by the SC. The training gave an opportunity for the team to meet key officials from the OPSC, including the SC Vice President, , and the Secretary General of the Judicial Training Institute of Thailand. The U.S. Government (Department of Justice in Bangkok and Vientiane, and the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur) provided targeted lectures in the second week. Task 3.2 Increase host country commitment to combating wildlife crime 3.2.1 Assess and prioritize opportunities for increased country commitment to CWT The legal analysis on Thailand’s elephant protection and conservation premiers at IUCN’s Species Survival Commission On October 18, the team presented the Elephant in the Room monograph at the public symposium of the Species Survival Commission (SSC)3 of IUCN at Kasetsart University, Bangkok. The symposium welcomed over 100 participants and 16 presentations from seven SSC Specialist Groups. The Elephant in the Room monograph examines Thailand’s current legal framework on domestic trade in elephants, elephant carcasses and products and the proposed draft Elephant Act from the CWT perspective. The monograph adopts a holistic approach by reviewing and comparing relevant elephant-related laws in Thailand to highlight

USAID Wildlife Asia presenting at the public symposium of IUCN SSC legislative gaps, overlaps and redundancies.

3 The SSC is the world’s premier scientific body on species conservation and custodian of the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, the most comprehensive inventory of the global species conservation status.

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On December 18-19, USAID Wildlife Asia attended the ASEAN Animal Law Conference, jointly organized by the Faculty of Law of the University of Chiang Mai (CMU), Vermont Law School of the University of New England and the Asian Research Institute for Environmental Law. The objective of the Conference is to develop clear strategies for the implementation of best practice policies for the protection of animals in the ASEAN context. The Conference aimed at turning these policies into laws and regulations, that will be promoted to national governments and ASEAN. The Activity presented on December 17 in Session 4: Protecting ASEAN’s Elephants - on Presentation at ASEAN Animal Law Conference the “Elephant in the Room” monograph in a joint session with Thammasat University and CMU. The conference was attended by academics, NGOs and other environmental law institutions, including the Asia Pacific Centre for Environmental Law (APCEL), a USAID Wildlife Asia partner. 3.2.2 Host capacity-building events for parliaments, On October 26, USAID Wildlife Asia facilitate U.S.-Asia legislative cooperation, present and presented its policy priorities and develop conservation fund models, showcase forfeiture strategies to a United States best practices in prosecution and sentencing, and provide Congressional Staff Delegation (StaffDel). The Activity reported ongoing targeted technical assistance CWT efforts and highlighted priorities and planning moving forward. The aim of USAID Wildlife Asia and World Commission on Environmental Law the StaffDel was to learn more about the (WCEL)4 Collaboration to Support Judicial Reforms in Thailand assistance provided in the On November 13, the team met with IUCN to brainstorm region; understand how activities are collaboration with the World Commission on Environmental Law related to the Indo-Pacific Strategy, (WCEL) to activate ASEAN-based members to support judicial private investment, and and legislative reforms to counter-wildlife trafficking and broader assistance provided by other environmental crimes. WCEL will be organizing high-level events countries; look at the acquisitions and in January 2019 in Bangkok including a global steering committee maintenance of a variety of owned and leased facilities, security, and vehicles as meeting, WCEL strategic framework workshop and a judicial well as making site visits and meeting with colloquium with the SC of Thailand. The Activity aims to support implementers; and understand operations CWT-thematic sessions, especially the judicial colloquium with at the Embassy and RDMA, human and the SC of Thailand to showcase best practices in model rules of wildlife trafficking, environment procedures on environmental cases and innovations in conservation, and disaster response. environmental jurisprudence.

4 WCEL is a global network of environmental law and policy experts voluntarily supporting IUCN. It functions as an integral part of the IUCN Environmental Law Programme, which includes the Commission and the Environmental Law Centre. WCEL was influential in the creation of the Global Judicial Institute on the Environment (GJIE) in 2016. Led by judges and committed to independence, transparency, and integrity, GJIE supports the judiciary across the world to effectively handle environmental cases.

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Preparatory work underway for high-level ASEAN ministerial CWT conference On November 14, amongst a select group of external partners, USAID Wildlife Asia attended a sub- committee preparatory meeting convened by the DNP to prepare for the Special ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Combatting IWT scheduled for March 21-22, 2019 in Chiang Mai; and associated meetings under Thailand’s chairmanship of ASEAN for 2019. The sub- committee will be re- organized to formally appoint USAID Wildlife Asia as a support partner. The Activity will also support related research in the development of the ministerial statement, development of the agenda, preparatory work for the ASEAN Senior Officials meeting, high-level political Meeting at DNP to prepare for Special ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on IWT outreach, the 16th AWG CITES WE Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, and a specialized ministerial dialogue with AIPA and the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Organized Crimes (AMMTC). As USAID Wildlife Asia is promoting the establishment of a conservation-caucus in Thailand (post- election 2019), the Activity participated in two meetings: On November 19, the Activity team observed a regional political party meeting with its partner, AIPA, in Bangkok to understand regional political priorities in the coming months, particularly post-election climate in Thailand and the rise of China as a dominant, influential force in Asia and in Africa; On November 29, the Objective 3 Team Lead informally met with the Leader of the Environment and Natural Resources Committee of Pheu Thai Party, a dominant political party in Thailand to discuss post-elections government priorities and dynamics. The discussions are relevant to the proposed conservation caucus development with the Thai Government, Parliament of Thailand, and the private sector to boost private-public partnerships on CWT, through legislative reforms and stronger oversights and support to CWT agencies of Thailand. On December 12, the Activity met with the British Embassy Bangkok’s newly designated Climate Change and Energy Attaché to discuss donor coordination to support Thailand and ASEAN on commitments made at the recently-concluded IWT Conference 2018 in London. USAID Wildlife Asia and the British Embassy Bangkok have been brainstorming to develop high-level strategies and political outreach to combat wildlife trafficking and more specifically to reduce ivory consumption and trade, through policy reforms and demand-reduction campaigns. Though in its very nascent stage, the UK’s CWT strategy and focus for Thailand remain aligned with USAID Wildlife Asia’s, and more strategy meetings will be organized to discuss tangible initiatives for collaboration. The meeting brainstormed on the potentials of Thailand’s ASEAN chairmanship and its hosting of a ministerial meeting on CWT in March 2019 where both USAID Wildlife Asia and UK Government are expected to play lead supporting roles. The Activity continues to facilitate better legislation through comparative legal analyses for wildlife and species-specific legislations, engagement with ASEAN, and high-level peer-to-peer exchanges on policy best-practices for parliamentarians and judges. On December 13, the Activity attended the EU-hosted "Wildlife Trafficking Partners Meeting" to present their latest report, "Larger than tigers: Inputs for a strategic approach to biodiversity conservation". USAID Wildlife Asia reported on policy support to focal countries, particularly CWT legislations and policy reforms. Through USAID/RDMA, the Activity will be coordinating with the EU to ensure non- replication of CWT efforts and compliment ongoing USAID Wildlife Asia’s support in the region.

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2.1.4 OBJECTIVE 4: SUPPORTING RDMA’S REGIONAL COORDINATION OF CWT STAKEHOLDERS AND EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN THE USG INTERAGENCY CWT TEAM

Task 4.1.1 Support information exchange, alignment and coordination amongst non-USG actors (focal country governments, development partners/donors, NGOs, private sector) 4.1.1. Support information exchange, alignment and coordination amongst non-USG actors (focal country governments, development partners/donors, NGO, private sector)

The Activity has shared its Year 3 workplan with USAID Saving Species Vietnam. We plan to work closely and leverage each other’s resources throughout our Law Enforcement and Coordination of CTOC, as well as coordinating planned activity on High-Ranking Policy Dialogue “Wildlife Protection in Vietnam”.

In November – December, the Activity further connected with (1) the new COP of Indonesia BIJAK including sharing the Activity’s Year 3 Gender Implementation Plan; (2) the COP of the newly awarded PROSPECT where CWT is covered in some of their activities in their first workplan. While PROSPECT is sponsored by ASEAN and working with ASEAN Secretariat, the Activity is interested to coordinate efforts on bringing the SOMTC and AWG CITES WE together.

4.1.1.2 Effective coordination with SOMTC and AWG CITES WE

In November 2018, the Activity has observed the incoming Special ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Combatting Illegal Wildlife Trade scheduled for March 21-22, 2019 in Chiang Mai under the auspice of Thailand’s chairmanship of ASEAN for 2019. The Activity was invited in the select group of external partners, to participate in series of the sub-committee preparatory meetings convened by the DNP in preparation of the ASEAN Mini IWT and the SOMTC/AWG CITES WE meetings. Refer to 3.2.2. Preparatory work for high level ASEAN Ministerial CWT Conference.

Task 4.1.2 Support RDMA’s information exchange, alignment and coordination activities among USG CWT actors 4.1.2.1 Logistical support. The Activity will support USAID in organizing interagency USG workshops, roundtables and meetings through logistics and funding.

In November 2018, the Activity submitted a concept note to USAID/RDMA aiming to support the development of USAID/RDMA CWT programing in Southeast Asia and their alignment to USG Foreign Policy objectives, as well as a refined region-wide theory of change and research/learning agenda to address the identified questions, harness USAID’s learnings and agree on needed adaptations required for regionally coordinated CWT. The concept was to take advantage of USAID’s relevant staff convening in March and discuss additional topics for CWT that the project could support. USAID may determine to support this by other means, and USAID Wildlife Asia will continue to provide creative ideas and solutions as they arise.

4.1.2.2 END Act regional workshop. Refer to 4.1.2.1 activity that aims to support development of CWT programing in Southeast Asia and their alignment to USG Foreign Policy objectives and refined region-wide ToC and research/learning agenda to address the identified questions, harness USAID’s learnings and agree on needed adaptations required for regionally coordinated CWT.

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Task 4.1.3 Implement internal and external communications and knowledge-management program that enhances information exchange for better coordination and alignment Communications still plays a key role in ensuring all products of USAID Wildlife Asia follows USAID branding guidelines and all requirements of the communications teams at RDMA and country Missions. Monthly communications meetings between the Activity and the RDMA communications team have been a very useful platform for both parties to work closely and support each other. Major communications activities in Quarter 1 are as follows: • USAID Wildlife Asia participated in the 5th TICA Connect event celebrating the 200-year U.S.- Thailand relationship on November 2-4 at Central World. Event photos are available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/usaidasia/albums/72157702910716964 • The Activity jointly organized the Media Workshop: Reporting the Illegal Internet Trade in Wildlife in collaboration with Global Initiative and Thomson Reuters Foundation on November 5-9 in Bangkok. The week-long training was attended by 14 journalists from Asia (Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, the Philippines and Thailand) and Africa (Botswana, Gambia, Kenya, Malawi, South Africa and Uganda). USAID Wildlife Asia presented online investigation and hosted an evening reception in which issue experts were invited to meet and network with the journalists. The experts were representatives of the DNP, YDTF, UNODC, WildAid, INTERPOL, and Thai journalists trained from the Activity’s previous workshop. USAID Wildlife Asia also organized a field trip for the journalists to observe confiscated wildlife (mostly exotic species) at Bang Pra Water Bird Breeding Center in Chonburi. Participants found the trip to be useful and eye-opening, enhancing their understanding on the issue. • The Activity attended the Thai PBS Public Media Conference and Mini-Input 2018 on November 15-16. At this event, an informal side meeting organized to discuss a collaboration on the Asia – Africa Media Exchange which will be jointly organized by USAID Wildlife Asia and USAID PROTECT Tanzania. In this quarter, new publications have been published on the Activity website including: • USAID Saving Species’ Study on Consumer Demand for Elephant, Rhino and Pangolin Parts and Products in Vietnam – Download • Pangolin Species Identification Guide: A Rapid Assessment Tool for Field and Desk (Khmer version) – Download • Presentation of the Research Findings of the Research on Consumer Demand for Ivory and Tiger Products in Thailand – Download • Report: Coordination Meeting on Demand Reduction for Wildlife – Download • News Round-up: 12 issues circulated to subscribers. Past issues can be view here.

As agreed with the COR, the launch of CWT Digest has been rescheduled from September 2018 to March 3, 2019. Consequently, the team is updating the Digest to cover the 2018 calendar year. All documents produced strictly follow the USAID graphic guidelines. In November, an intensive orientation and refresher training on branding implementation plan and marking plan were provided to the Vietnam and China teams who came for the 2nd international conference on SBCC in Bangkok. In December, communications focal points from each country and partner organizations started a monthly virtual meeting to keep each other informed and magnify the impact of the Activity when possible. To date, the USAID Wildlife Asia website has 1,473 users and 4,861 page-views. The most popular sections are USAID BiJak, About Our Team, Reports, Contact and Opportunities. Users accessed the website through desktop (82.6 percent), mobile (15.8 percent) and tablet (1.6 percent). It is found that

USAID Wildlife Asia Quarterly Report October-December 2018 23 users are from the U.S. (26.48 percent), Thailand (14.66 percent), Indonesia (9.61 percent), Vietnam (8.56 percent) and UK (5.61 percent). There are more women (58 percent) users than men (42 percent).

2.2 Implementation Challenges

Objective 1: Reduction of consumer demand through SBCC In Thailand, the challenges met were as follows: • The time spent to develop and agree on the key message for the spiritual belief campaign took longer than usual. This was due to the poor quality of inputs and delays in deliverable submissions by the creative agency resulting in the need for several revisions. The project will issue a new RFP for a new creative agency to continue work using the results of the concept test already undertaken. • It has been difficult to recruit respondents (consumers of ivory and tiger) to agree to participate in message concept tests. Getting tiger consumers has been more difficult than ivory consumers. • Negotiations for leveraging support from the airline, hotel and transport sectors for activities targeting tourists have been prolonged. There are no funds in the current Thailand Year 2 budget to facilitate leveraging, and so, significant discussions on the benefits that these sectors will derive from participating in demand reduction activities need to be undertaken. In Vietnam, the organization of workshops and events with government and CSO partners has been challenging in October and November. There was some reluctance among some partners to jointly organize activities since their branding could not be displayed in compliance with the current branding guidelines of the Activity. Partner logos at events fully funded by USAID Wildlife Asia were removed from backdrops and materials, which created difficulties in convincing the partners to champion the Chi messages in their communities. This is one of the reasons that the Activity requested a Branding Exception for Vietnam that USAID approved in December.

Objective 2: Institutionalization of capacity for effective enforcement Seeking translation reviews from partners on the Pangolin Guide took longer than expected especially for the Lao version. While the team is most grateful for the support provided by partners such as IUCN, not being able to pay for the review support meant that some delays were caused in getting the feedback. Moving forward, there are two options to consider with the first being to allow more time for the translation review, and the second being to allocate a small budget for this type of support.

Objective 3: Increasing commitment to addressing CWT CWT remains a low key in the government list of priorities. This is reflected in the much-delayed endorsement of the Thailand’s Council of State-version of the Wildlife Act to the NLA, originally scheduled for December 2018. The Activity remains engaged with DNP, the Council of State and the NLA in monitoring developments and addressing queries from the DNP and MONRE on specific provisions being discussed in Council of State, which USAID Wildlife Asia also studied in the “Thailand Policy Package”, duly endorsed to the Thai Government by the Activity last FY. The National Ivory Action Plan Policy Seminar is deferred to Quarter 2, due to the delayed approval and endorsement by the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry of Lao PDR.

M&E Plan and Implementation Update Throughout the reporting period, USAID Wildlife Asia fully implemented the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Plan by providing technical assistance to the program team and ensuring data collected, analyzed and reported are in line with the USAID data quality standards.

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MEL plan revision To reflect program expansion and progress, stay focused on relevant expected results and integrate the newly developed learning agenda, the MEL plan was revised and submitted to USAID in the end of September 2018. The COR approved the revised MEL plan on December 11. Upon the approval, the reporting templates and database have been revised and/or developed to address changes in the old indicators and newly added indicators including: • Indicator 2. Number of cooperative law enforcement actions on counter wildlife trafficking taken (previously, number of CWT actions) • Indicator 4. Number of organizations that have applied new tools, technologies, methodologies and practices. (Objective 3 was added to the indicator) • Indicator 14. Number of targeted champions who take concrete actions to combat wildlife trafficking (previously, number of targeted decision makers) • Indicator 15. Percentage of wildlife crime cases that were brought to trial (new indicator) • Indicator 16. Number of innovative tools, technologies, methodologies, knowledge products or practices developed or enhanced that support the design and implementation of biodiversity conservation, and sustainable ecosystems management and trade of natural resources activities (new indicator) M&E capacity strengthening and technical assistance Within the program team, the M&E Specialist conducted a briefing on the Activity’s MEL system and indicators to the new full-time project staff implementing Chi Campaign Phase III including the Communications Officer and the Project Officer in Vietnam. New templates produced according to the revised MEL plan have been introduced and distributed to staff involved in data collection and reporting. On November 28-30, the Specialist participated in the BCC international wildlife demand reduction conference organized by TRAFFIC (see more details under 1.2.21)., She also facilitated the session on M&E for SBCC during the one-day training workshop led by the Activity on November 30. Assessment of law enforcement training program The Activity undertook an assessment of its law enforcement training program to evaluate the skills, knowledge, and competencies learned and applied at the individual and agency levels in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand, and Vietnam. It also explored the degree to which training is leading to more interagency, regional, and transcontinental collaboration. Using a mixed method approach including an online survey and face-to-face/phone interviews, the assessment team collected the data in July – September 2018 with 98 past trainees (12 women, 86 men). The report was finalized and submitted to USAID in December. On December 20, the findings of the assessment were presented to the COR and USAID Wildlife Asia team members. Looking at the responses overall, almost all respondents (93 percent) reported that they have applied some level of improved conservation law enforcement practices in their work due to training provided. Most of them also agreed that the Activity has led to increased interagency coordination and interaction to combat wildlife trafficking within their own countries. They further added that they had noted increased CWT actions, collaboration, information sharing, and knowledge as result of the training. In terms of specific skills and knowledge applied, 63 percent highlighted “investigative techniques”, 56 percent “communication exploitation”, 48 percent “acquisition and handling of evidence”, 46 percent “document exploitation”, and 44 percent an “understanding of transnational organized crime” (n=91). The findings were reviewed by the team and discussion has been initiated on the use of lessons learned.

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USAID Wildlife Asia learning agenda

The law enforcement training assessment also explored Objective 2 learning questions: 2.1) How have our capacity building programs contributed to changes in CWT law enforcement responses? (e.g. quality, frequency) Overall, the data suggest that the Activity has contributed to increasing both the quantity and quality of LE responses. Below are three overall ways in which the Activity is contributing to such improvements. a) Investigative techniques and increased actions: Respondents revealed how trainings in forensics, open source intelligence, communication exploitation and criminal network analysis have strengthened their use of investigative techniques leading to improved CWT actions. b) Information sharing: One head of agency spoke of how he has shared training methods learned at the CTOC training and how this led to requests for follow-up training and mentoring. Several other heads of agency and past participants also reported on increased information sharing. c) International collaboration: Respondents reported improved collaboration with agencies in Southeast Asia and in Africa. A commanding officer of the Royal Thai police mentioned how after a non-USAID wildlife training in Singapore, he was not able to establish trust or to share information with his counterparts in Lao PDR; however, after training in CTOC, he has established such back channels. 2.2) What factors are important for improving and sustaining inter-agency collaboration and information sharing among intercontinental, regional and national law enforcement authorities? Apart from learning the Activity’s impact at the organizational level, the team also explored influential factors for improved interagency collaboration for future program design and adjustment. a) Trust: It is important to develop trust while working in CWT law enforcement. Mistrust among agencies involved in CWT nationally, regionally and globally still exists for many reasons. For example, the high profit/low risk dynamic of wildlife crime creates fear that some law enforcement officials might be involved in the crime themselves. b) Political will: Overall, results of the in-depth interviews suggested that there had been improvements in political will, especially in Thailand. Yet there was still a pervasive perception among respondents that wildlife crimes are petty and not worthy of as much enforcement effort as other issues e.g. drug-related crime. Many are not yet making the connection between IWT and transnational organized crime. This has inhibited interagency collaboration. c) Informal and formal communication platforms: Having both formal and information communication platforms and channels is essential. Informal communication channels can be used to initiate and maintain the momentum of an investigation, while more formal ones are important and necessary for prosecution and court purposes. d) Policy frameworks: Some countries lack the policies for robust CWT efforts and collaboration across borders and across the world needed for effective enforcement.

3. INTEGRATION OF CROSSCUTTING ISSUES AND USAID FORWARD PRIORITIES Science, Technology and Innovation Under Objective 1, the team has applied the QR code system on print materials of the WPL awareness campaign so that target audience can access the campaign videos through their mobile phones. For the

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Digital Deterrence Campaign, USAID Wildlife Asia employed digital technology through google to communicate purchase deterrence messages to potential illegal wildlife buyers who initiate google searches using specific keywords. In this quarter, The Activity in collaboration with IUCN further improved the Pangolin Species Identification Guide app by including a decision tree algorithm which includes walkthrough questions to guide the users through the identification process. The new version was introduced at the 70th Meeting of the CITES Standing Committee in Sochi, Russia in October. Since its development, the Pangolin Species Identification Guide app was expanded to include English, French, Khmer, Malay, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Thai, and Vietnamese.

Gender Inclusion For Objective 1, USAID Wildlife Asia in partnership with VCCI mobilized 33 Vietnamese female business owners to integrate wildlife protection activities and Chi Campaign messages into CSR strategies through a training with Hai Duong Businesswomen Association. Please see more detail under 1.3.1.2.3. Additionally, two women change agents to promote zero tolerance towards illegal wildlife consumption and support Chi Campaign were recruited in Vietnam including , Vice Chief of Office, Scientific Committee for Party Organizations, CCPE; and , Deputy Director, VCCI - Da Nang. The team also met with the Center for Women and Development under the Vietnam Women’s Union to discuss possible collaboration. In relation to Objective 2, during the validation exercise data collection, the team conducted in-depth interviews with two female customs officers on the usefulness of the USAID Wildlife Asia training program and their roles as women in law enforcement. The findings suggested that their gender can be advantageous for their work. Seen as unassuming and clueless about crime, the respondents reported that suspects or fellow law enforcement officers sometimes let their guard down and gave them important information. This reinforces the importance of engaging more women officers in the training program.

4. STAKEHOLDER PARTICIPATION AND INVOLVEMENT

Objective 1: Reduction of consumer demand through SBCC - In December, the Objective 1 Lead provided inputs to finalize the draft Sunda Pangolin Strategy 2018-2028 by the Sunda Pangolin Specialist Group. The Strategy brings together results of discussions by participants during the 2017 Sunda Pangolin Conservation Planning Workshop (which the Objective Lead attended) and recommendations based from those discussions. Specific inputs provided were under the Strategy’s Objective 1 - Reduce demand for pangolins in key markets. USAID Wildlife Asia’s completed consumer research on pangolin demand, planned pangolin campaign(s) and M&E of demand reduction campaigns were the activities identified to support implementation of the Strategy’s Plan of Action for the next five years.

China: The team continued to leverage key stakeholders’ support to amplify WPL campaign impact. • Yuezhong Culture communications invited USAID Wildlife Asia to be a major partner in the first Guangdong Biodiversity Photography Festival in Shenzhen with the theme, “I live in Guangdong, I do not eat wildlife”. Such event created a venue for in-depth engagement of audience. • Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo agreed to incorporate WPL materials into their child education program which penetrated 20 classes of five primary schools in Nanjing city. • A strategic partnership was renewed with Dynamic Winning Partners Media Group (DWP), a major media partner. As China’s leading airport media provider, DWP has dominant airport media

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resources in more than 30 airports in China. It will continue to provide significant in-kind support to USAID Wildlife Asia activities. Thailand: The team engaged government, NGO and private sector stakeholders to support demand reduction efforts. • Regular meetings were held with , Deputy Director General of the DNP and senior DNP officials to discuss collaboration and plan upcoming activities. • Regular meetings were held with WildAid to discuss the spiritual beliefs campaign concept, plans for the implementation and update progress of campaign development. • The team met with WWF and INEB to discuss joint collaborations on a campaign targeting tourists (WWF) and a campaign targeting consumers that hold spiritual beliefs (INEB). • In this quarter, the team met with Grab and the Minor Group to discuss partnership and leveraging opportunities on demand reduction activities targeting tourists in Thailand. Vietnam: USAID Wildlife Asia engaged key government agencies, civil social organizations, and private sector stakeholders in the delivery of demand reduction activities in Vietnam: • The National Assembly of Vietnam (NA) and USAID Wildlife Asia agreed to organize a high-ranking dialogue on “Wildlife Protection in Vietnam” in January 2019. • Regular meetings were held with current and potential CSO partners (VCCI, VCCI-Da Nang, VATA, CWD, Vietnam Association of Craft Villages, Vietnam Buddhist Association) to discuss the campaign concepts, plans for implementation, and provide updates on the campaign progress. Objective 2: Institutionalization of capacity for effective enforcement • Planning for the next CTOC to be held in Hanoi, February 25 to March 2, 2019 has been undertaken with INTERPOL who will be supporting and funding the participation of African law enforcement. Without INTERPOL, or other external funding, we would not be able to ensure the CTOCs bridge Asia-Africa law enforcement responses as they have been designed. Objective 3: Increasing commitment to addressing CWT • The Activity met with officials from the UK Embassy, the DNP, MONRE of Thailand, IUCN SSC, UNODC, U.S. Congress, Supreme Court of Thailand, ASEAN judges, leading Thai political party leaders, the European Union, academics from the ASEAN Animals Law Conference in Chiangmai, and other stakeholders in normal workshops, courtesy calls and meetings conducted in this period. • Multiple conference calls took place to discuss work plans, explore collaboration and partnerships, with UNDP Cambodia, Department of Forestry of Lao PDR, Anantara Minor Group, GlobeScan and IFAW China. Similarly, conference calls were made with established formal partners such as Elephant Family Foundation UK, and the Legislative Council of Hong Kong.

Objective 4: Supporting RDMA’s regional coordination of CWT stakeholders and efforts to strengthen the USG interagency CWT team • Support the development of USAID/RDMA CWT programing in Southeast Asia and their alignment to USG Foreign Policy objectives. • Coordinating with USAID Saving Species, USAID BIJAK and USAID PROTECT (Tanzania) to ensure information sharing and synergy, including early coordination with ASEAN-USAID PROSPECT.

5. LESSONS LEARNED

For Objective 1, digital marketing is a very cost-effective way to reach potential online buyers of illegal wildlife and can be adopted in Southeast Asia and China where internet use is very high.

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Under Objective 2, non-competitive procurement can sometimes take longer than expected in order to meet all the requirements. This was the case in contracting the Wildlife Justice Commission to work with Thailand’s YDTF. While the delay did not adversely affect the time schedule for implementation, it is important to factor in the time it can take to complete a non-competitive procurement process including securing the necessary waivers.

6. UPDATES ON ISSUES/COMMENTS RAISED BY A/COR FROM THE LAST PROGRESS REPORT

The COR did not provide comments to the Year 2 (FY2018) annual report.

7. PLANNED TASKS/INTERVENTIONS FOR THE NEXT REPORTING PERIOD

Objective 1: Reduction of consumer demand through SBCC China • Select creative agency for the gifting/wealth driven campaign. Design online and offline campaign creatives, test and develop promotion plan • Hold a roundtable discussion with NGOs implementing demand reduction campaign and like- minded groups focusing on demand reduction strategies and activities for pangolins elephant, rhino and tiger • Continue to engage private sector and relevant institutions to support the Activity’s campaigns • Continue with WPL campaign with a focus on Guangdong province Thailand • Issue an RFP and subcontract for new creative agency for campaign targeting spiritual beliefs and initiate production of materials (video, print material, web or mobile application) • Finalize partnership agreement with INEB • Issue subcontract with WildAid for spiritual beliefs campaign and initiate implementation • Continue monitoring and assessing Digital Deterrence Campaign • Organize SBCC training for DNP • Finalize SBCC Handbook • Produce a video for Minor group • Initiate preparations for Ivory Campaign • Follow up progress on collaboration with private sector Vietnam • Finalize, pretest, and produce Chi Phase III’s new key visuals and SBCC materials, and upgrade the Chi microsite • Finalize Scopes of Work and sign subcontracts with CSO partners including VATA and CWD • Follow up with Vietnam Buddhist Association, CCPE, and National Assembly per agreed activities • Organize workshops/event per the Plan of Action Year3. Objective 2: Institutionalization of capacity for effective enforcement • Finalize the CTOC training curriculum • Deliver the Asia CTOC • Tailor training course for the NED

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• Work with the CITES Sec to make the Pangolin Guide available on the CITES website • Complete first draft of the pangolin identification posters • Complete first draft of the first responder pangolin care handbook • Develop first draft of the Rapid Reference Guide for Vietnam • WJC to tailor training course on online investigations for the YDTF • Complete first draft of the OSINT training curriculum • Complete first draft of the OSINT stand-alone pocket guide • Deliver Air Sector Awareness training follow-up course in Lao PDR • Identify and secure partners for the development of the CWT Executive Leadership Course Objective 3: Increasing commitment to addressing CWT • USAID Wildlife Asia-DOF/Lao-WEN CITES NIAP Policy Seminar • Working Group (Senior Officials) Meeting on Combatting IWT • IUCN WCEL Meetings: Global Steering Committee Meeting, Strategic Framework Workshop, and Judicial Colloquium with the Supreme Court • FAO-DOF Wildlife Legality Compendium Workshop. USAID Wildlife Asia will support the CWT component of the Lao Wildlife and Aquatic Law review. • Special ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Combatting IWT, (with Special Interface Meetings with AMMTC and ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly) • 16th ASEAN Working Group on CITES and Wildlife Enforcement Events likely to take place in January - February: • Launch of the Policy Monograph "The Elephant in the Room”, with Minor Group at Anantara Siam Hotel in cooperation with the NLA, DLD and DNP • Parliamentary Seminar on ASEAN Best Practices and Model Provisions to Strengthen Thailand’s Wildlife Act. Dates TBD, Bangkok, Thailand (Pending endorsement of the Council of State- version of the draft WARPA to NLA). Objective 4: Increasing commitment to addressing CWT • Semiannual CWT roundtable discussion with USG-funded Activities (noting the new COP will be on board in February) • USAID and USAID Wildlife Asia meet and greet at US embassies in focal countries • Support RDMA in organizing interagency USG roundtable discussions and development of a specific TOC and Southeast Asia Learning Agenda • Social media post for World Pangolin Day in February • Launch CWT Digest #2 on March 3, 2019 (World Wildlife Day), plus a press release and social media post. • Production of the Activity fact sheets based on themes (demand reduction, law enforcement, political commitment and regional collaboration) • Press releases on policy related events in Laos and Vietnam • Meeting with Thai PBS on Asia-Africa Media Exchange and content support for TV program production. • Weekly News round up and website update.

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ANNEX 1. SUMMARY RESULTS TO DATE

The USAID Indicator Tracking Table (ITT) is attached to the report. Below is the summary of Quarter 1 achievements and short descriptions of results reported in the ITT.

Indicators Targets Quarter 1 Results Description Results vs. Targets 1) Monetized value of 29% Obj. 1 resources mobilized to • from VCCI on co-funding of Chi undertake CWT actions workshops in Vietnam (Custom) • from WPL promotion counterparts in China Obj. 2 • from IUCN Pangolin SSG on Pangolin App improvement 2) Number of cooperative law 21 2 10% 2 investigative actions by Royal Thai enforcement actions on Police- Natural Resources Environment counter wildlife trafficking Crime Suppression Division, 1 with taken as a result of assistance Malaysia on a pangolin case and 1 with from USAID Wildlife Asia Vietnam and Lao PDR on a rhino horn case 3) Number of people trained 825 173 21% • 74 men and 99 women in sustainable natural • 160 under Obj. 1 (3 trainings in Vietnam resources management and/or and 1 training in Thailand) biodiversity conservation as a • 13 under Obj. 4 (media training) result of USG assistance (EG.10.2-4) 4) Number of organizations 34 0 0% To be reported in this FY that have applied new tools, technologies, methodologies, or practices that support biodiversity conservation, and sustainable ecosystems management and trade of natural resources as a result of USG assistance (IRMNC PAD NC202) 5) Number of behavior 7 2 29% • WPL awareness raising campaign in change campaigns China (ongoing from previous FY) implemented to reduce • Digital Deterrence campaign in Thailand unsustainable demand for (ongoing from previous FY) natural resources (IRMNC PAD NC2005) 6) Percentage of target N/A N/A N/A The targets are set for FY2020 and audience(s) with desired FY2021 to ensure enough time for attitudes related to campaigns to have impact, hence no data consumption of parts or in FY2019. products of targeted species (Custom) 7) Percentage of target N/A N/A N/A The targets are set for FY2020 and audience(s) who believe FY2021 to ensure enough time for consumption of products or campaigns to have impact, hence no data parts of targeted species is in FY2019.

USAID Wildlife Asia Quarterly Report October-December 2018 31 not socially acceptable (Custom) 8) Percentage of target N/A N/A N/A The targets are set for FY2020 and audience(s) with demand for FY2021 to ensure enough time for parts or products of targeted campaigns to have impact, hence no data species in the future in FY2019. (Custom) 9) Percentage of target N/A N/A N/A The targets are set for FY2020 and audience(s) who report FY2021 to ensure enough time for consuming products or parts campaigns to have impact, hence no data of targeted wildlife species in FY2019. within the last year (Custom) 10) Number of people that 150 0 0% To be reported in this FY apply improved conservation law enforcement practices, as a result of USG assistance (EG 10.2-6) 11) Number of units, 17 0 0% To be reported in this FY agencies, organizations, and/or institutions adopting improved law enforcement competency (Custom) 12) Number of documented 13 1 8% WIRE Meeting, Nairobi, Kenya, collaboration events November 19-21, 2018 (Custom) 13) Number of laws, policies, 3 0 0% To be reported in this FY or regulations that address biodiversity conservation or other environmental themes officially proposed, adopted or implemented as a result of USG assistance (EG 10.2-5) 14) Number of targeted 32 4 13% Obj. 1 (influencers for WPL campaign) champions who take concrete • 3 organizations Shenzhen Yuezhong actions to combat wildlife Cultural Transmission, Guangzhou Zoo, trafficking (Custom) Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo • 1 individual, , a famous nutritionist 15) Percentage of wildlife N/A N/A N/A The targets are set for FY2021, hence no crime cases that were data in this FY. brought to trial (Custom proxy indicator) 16) Number of innovative 27 8 30% • Obj. 2: 4 tools (Rapid Reference Guide, tools, technologies, Pangolin Guide, Pangolin App, SIG App methodologies, knowledge • Obj. 3: 4 tools (The Elephant in the products or practices Room Monograph, Thailand Policy developed or enhanced that Package, Principles of Restitution and support the design and Wildlife Conservation Funds implementation of biodiversity Monograph, Rapid Assessment to the conservation, and sustainable 9th Draft Environment and Natural ecosystems management and Resources Code of Cambodia) trade of natural resources activities (Custom)

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Annex 2. TraiNet Report

Name of Training City Date No. of trainees Training Cost- Cost- Women Men Total cost share share by 1. Integrated Training: Business Hai 11/16/2018 33 0 33 VCCI Strategy and Sustainable Duong, Development Vietnam 2. SME Competitiveness in the Quang 11/22/2018 38 46 84 VCCI Age of Industry 4.0 Ninh, Vietnam 3. Leadership Workshop on Quy 23/11/23/2018 13 19 32 VCCI - SBCC Techniques and Nhon, Danang Integration of Wildlife Vietnam Protection into Corporate Social Responsibility Policy 4. SBCC Training Bangkok, 30/11/2018 9 1 10 TBC FHI360 Thailand 5. Reporting Illegal Wildlife Bangkok, 5-9/11/2018 1 13 14 TBC Global Trade Thailand Initiative

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Annex 3. Success Story

USAID Wildlife Asia’s Wildlife Protection Law Campaign in China leveraged nearly USD from partners in five months On May 22, 2018, USAID Wildlife Asia launched the campaign to promote the updated Wildlife Protection Law (WPL) in China on the International Day for Biological Diversity. The WPL materials - videos, wall poster and Public Service Announcements (PSAs) - were disseminated though three main channels. By the end of September 2018, dissemination in these three major channels leveraged a total of USD in free media coverage and in-kind support. The WPL videos have been shown in more than 13,000 TV/LCD/LED screens in high-end office buildings, banks, shopping centers and high-end restaurants of four major cities -Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen. These materials were also shown in zoos, museums and libraries in Beijing, Tianjin and Chengdu. To reach travelers, the video was promoted in airports of eight cities - Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Xiamen, Zhengzhou, Xi'an, Jinan, Dalian and Haikou and in 1,521 international and domestic

WPL short video in Chengdu Panda Base in Beijing Wangfujing Street on IQiyi video website flights of four Chinese airlines- China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Xiamen Airlines. The in-flight promotion reached more than 30 million passengers in three months. By end- September, the video had been watched by more than 16 million with more than 430,000 further actions including clicks, comments, likes and forwards. The promotion of the WPL video leveraged an equivalent USD in counterpart funds as a result of free placements and media discounts. The project developed a giant (31.45m x 2.27m) wall poster, which was placed in a very busy, high foot- traffic transfer station connecting Metro L1 and L14 in Beijing from May 22 to August 30, 2018. This poster has a QR code that passengers can scan using their WeChat app. It directs them to the full video

WPL wall poster

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The WPL and Ivory Ban PSAs were shown on more than 500 buses in Beijing and 120 bus stops in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Nanning and Kunming. By the end of October 2018, the print PSAs generated more than 192 million impressions. The PSAs were also promoted through 17 mobile apps intended for selected target audiences. The use of the apps obtained more than 16 million online impressions. The promotion of WPL PSAs has generated USD in in-kind support to date.

WPL PSA on mobile APP WPL PSA on bus Ivory Ban PSA at bus stop

To gauge the reach and effectiveness of WPL Promotion Campaign, USAID Wildlife Asia conducted an online survey in October 2018 through IFAW’s official WeChat account. A total of 411 eligible responses were collected and analyzed. The survey revealed that 30 percent of respondents recalled seeing campaign materials before. This provides clear evidence that the campaign has achieved a widespread reach. Further analyses of the impact on WPL awareness raising and change in desired attitudes of the target audience will be conducted and reported at the end of the campaign.

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Annex 4. List of Meetings Objective 1 Partner(s) Met Main Discussion Topic Date China Dynamic Winning Partners Media Guangzhou airport media space sponsor for WPL 10/16/18 Group campaign promotion in Guangzhou Shenzhen Yuezhong Culture WPL & wildlife-products-free lifestyle promotion in 10/26/18 Communication Co., Ltd. Guangdong Biodiversity Photography Festival Guangzhou Zoo Engage Guangzhou Zoo as SBCC partner to jointly 10/30/18 promote USAID Wildlife Asia activities Shenzhen Fangxiang Science and WPL & wildlife-products-free lifestyle promotion in 12/03/18 Technology Co., Ltd South China Biodiversity Photography Festival Chengdu Zoo Review MOU 12/10/18 Chengdu Panda Base Review MOU 12/11/18 Thailand Grab Possible collaboration in demand reduction efforts 10/10/18 targeting Chinese tourists in Thailand DNP Planning for SBCC training for DNP officials 10/17/18 INEB Possible collaboration in engaging religious 10/18/18 organizations as part of social mobilization campaign WWF Possible collaboration on initiative targeting tourists 12/06/18 visiting Thailand during Chinese New Year 2019 Minor Hotels (Anantara) Production of 60-second anti-ivory consumption 12/07/18 video on Minor Hotel’s internal television network Grab Possible collaboration and how to reach Chinese 12/12/18 tourists in Thailand Vietnam VCCI Implementation plan and budget for Y3 activities 10/25/18 under VCCI scope of work Vietnam Automobile and Finalizing financial matters and implementation 11/29/18 Transportation Association schedule for key activities Center for Women and Development The support CWD might provide under this project 11/07/18 VCCI - Danang Year 3 scope of work and Quy Nhon workshop 11/23/18

Objective 2 Partner(s) Met Main Discussion Topic Date UNODC Attending SIG WIRE event Office of the Attorney General Coordination meeting to discuss distribution of 12/21/18 (Thailand) Rapid Reference Guide (RRG) People’s Police Academy, USAID Coordination trip with PPA on CTOC and Meeting 12/17/18 – Saving Species (Vietnam) with USS on coordination of ongoing trainings and 12/18/18 activities

Objective 3 Partner(s) Met Main Discussion Topic Date OPSC Secretary General and Deputy Courtesy Call on the Secretary General of the 10/11/2018 Secretary General Office of the President of the Supreme Court Legal Department of the DNP Review of the Elephant Act 10/17/2018 Steering Committee Members of the Presentation of the Elephant Monograph 10/18/2018 Species Survival Commission of IUCN

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and UNODC Special Ministerial Meeting on CWT and 10/26/2018 Team cooperation with SOMTC US Congress Staff Delegation USG priorities in the region 10/26/2018 UNDP Cambodia Environment and Natural Resources Code Draft 10/29/2018 updates and next steps Deputy WARPA revisions 11/05/2018 Permanent Secretary of MONRE Director General of IUCN 70th Anniversary Reception 11/07/2018 IUCN Asia Team Collaboration with the WCEL 11/13/2018 DNP (DDG Pinsak, Director Somkiat) Consultations on 2019 CWT Ministerial Dialogue 11/14/2018 ASEAN Judges, VP of the SC, and the ASEAN Judicial Training 11/19/2018 SG of the SC Judicial Training Institute Political Leaders from Democrat Party Post-elections priorities – relevant to conservation 11/19/2019 Thailand and AIPA caucus building Leader of the Environment Committee Post-elections priorities – relevant to conservation 11/29/2018 of Pheu Thai Party caucus building Climate Change Post-IWT priorities and collaboration 12/12/2018 and Energy Attaché, British Embassy Delegation of the European Union Launch of new EU-funded CWT project 12/13/2018 Academic Community attending the Presentation of the Elephant Monograph 12/17-18/2018 ASEAN Animals Law Conference 2018 Director of GlobeScan Elephant Law and Policy Landscape in Asia 12/20/2018

Objective 4 Partner(s) Met Main Discussion Topic Date Grab Possible collaboration in demand reduction efforts 10/10/18 targeting Chinese tourists in Thailand Global Initiative Collaboration on the Media Workshop: Reporting 10/17/18 the Illegal Internet Trade in Wildlife USAID BIJAK Introduced to new COP and 11/12/18 discussion upcoming CWT events, e.g. SBCC in November and roundtable discussion Thai PBS Discuss collaboration on Asia – Africa Media 11/15/18 Exchange WWF Possible collaboration on initiative targeting tourists 12/06/18 visiting Thailand during Chinese New Year 2019 Minor Hotels (Anantara) Production of 60-second anti-ivory consumption 12/07/18 video on Minor Hotel’s internal television network Delegation of the European Union Launch of new EU-funded CWT project 12/13/18 ASEAN-USAID PROSPECT Possible collaboration and plan activities particularly 12/19/18 bringing in SOMTC and AWG CITES WE together

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Annex 5 – Press releases/ News coverages

Samples of media coverage and press releases during this reporting period are as below:

• Leadership Training Workshop on SBCC techniques and the integration of wildlife protection into CSR policy on November 23-24 in Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province. ➢ https://bit.ly/2QoDl3q ➢ https://bit.ly/2Ec1zH2 ➢ https://bit.ly/2B4TMYl

• The integrated workshop on Competitiveness of SMEs in the Digital Age 4.0 on November 22 in Quang Ninh Province.

➢ https://bit.ly/2QI7kTb ➢ https://bit.ly/2L6NBaB • The integrated workshop on Legal risk management and CSR in reducing the demand for illegally traded wildlife products on November 22 in Hanoi.

➢ https://bit.ly/2BZ4MYI ➢ https://bit.ly/2B71mSl ➢ https://bit.ly/2BZvVe3 ➢ https://bit.ly/2SDCecS

• Media Workshop on Illegal Online Wildlife Trade ➢ Business in Vietnam pledge to fight illegal wildlife consumption at USAID workshop (link), Voice of Vietnam, November 6, 2018. ➢ Online illegal wildlife trade: Species extinction at Internet speed (https://bit.ly/2Fhlncx), Business Mirror (Philippines), November 29, 2018. • Others ➢ Special report: a refuge for impounded wildlife (link), The Nation Newspaper (Thailand), October 6, 2018. ➢ Radio interview with the COR about wildlife trafficking and the role of USAID to strengthen the media (listen), Thai PBS Radio (Thailand), November 16, 2018. ➢ Special report: Changing the behavior of society can help end wildlife trafficking (https://bit.ly/2CWb2RL) The Nation Newspaper (Thailand), December 8, 2018.

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