Community-Based Approaches to Tackling Illegal Wildlife Trade—What Works and How Is It Measured?

The illegal wildlife trade (IWT) is a global issue that threatens the conservation of many species fauna and flora affects livelihoods people who are dependent upon wildlife. By far most common approach to tackling IWT enhance law enforcement, including arming rangers tougher penalties for perpetrators. Yet, critics this argue efforts reduce in source countries likely fail without involvement local people. However, little known about effectiveness community-based approaches or how being measured. We used information from www.peoplenotpoaching.org learning platform analyze over 100 case studies anti-IWT interventions understand what proportion have been effective has present typology frequently reported outcomes, their indicators means verification. show measured by number using variety verification means. Our findings suggest practitioners more implement activities measure outcomes comparison livelihood which implications we consider if project effective. recommend future projects build robust monitoring, evaluation benefits impact communities given support crucial achieving long-term success.