But our planet’s wildlife populations have declined by more than 60% since 1970, and species are becoming extinct at an alarming rate.
Growing wealth among the middle class across the Greater Mekong and in neighboring China has resulted in increased demand for consumption of wildlife meat, parts and products. At the same time, agricultural expansion and infrastructure development is leading to the destruction of natural habitats which thousands of non-human species need to live. The dual threat of the wildlife trade and shrinking natural habitats is leading to drastic declines in the unique and irreplaceable biodiversity of the region.
To reverse this loss of nature and create a future where wildlife and people live in harmony, governments, the private sector, civil society organisations, and local communities must work together to take urgent and radical actions

Asian Elephants

Saola

Irrawaddy Dolphins

Tigers

Primates

New Species Discoveries
Carbon and biodiversity in the Central Annamites
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Tackling wildlife trafficking in the Golden Triangle
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Closing Asia's elephant ivory markets
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Ending wildlife trade and consumption
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Halting Southeast Asia's snaring crisis
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Illegal wildlife trade financial crimes
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Public awareness on illegal wildlife trafficking
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Wildlife cybercrime
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Illegal wildlife trade in maritime supply chains
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Zoonotic diseases and One Health
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- Greater Mekong New Species Report 2018-2019
- Greater Mekong New Species Report 2017
- Greater Mekong New Species Report 2016
- Greater Mekong New Species Report 2015
- Greater Mekong New Species Report 2014
- Greater Mekong New Species Report 2012-2013
- Greater Mekong New Species Report 2011
- Greater Mekong New Species Report 2010
- Greater Mekong New Species Report 2009
- Greater Mekong New Species Report 2008
- Greater Mekong New Species Report 1997-2007