Symposium speakers (in playlist order):

1. Duan Biggs (Northern Arizona University, USA)

2. Agripa Ngorima (Griffith University, Australia)

3. Julia van Velden (CSIRO, Australia)

4. Karlina Indraswari (Queensland University of Technology, Australia)

5. Hubert Cheung

6. Jessica Bell Rizzolo (Ohio State University, USA)

Diverse perspectives in illegal wildlife trade

Symposium #104 organized at ICCB 2021

Understanding perspectives in the illegal wildlife trade from supply to demand

IWT is a major threat to species with very real consequences for society, from the loss of biodiversity to the elevation of risks to human health. Sustainable solutions to this problem require an understanding of and engagement with actors up and down the trade chain, as well as consideration for the diverse livelihood and cultural contexts in which they are situated. Recognizing the perspectives, motivations and behaviors of various actors is a must for effective wildlife trade governance. This symposium aimed to advance the discourse surrounding solutions and approaches to IWT. Our symposium speakers took audiences on a journey from supply through demand, considering the role of local communities, the perspectives of harvesters, and the motivations of consumers.