China: Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge open for bids
UK establishes Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge Fund.
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Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge Fund open for bids
Following the London Conference on Illegal Wildlife Trafficking, the UK has established an Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge Fund. The total Fund is about £4m and is now open to bids. The Fund supports action in three areas: developing sustainable livelihoods for communities affected by illegal wildlife trade; strengthening law enforcement and the role of the criminal justice system; and reducing demand for wildlife products. If you are interested in applying for funding, please submit your expressions of interest by 30 May to illegalwildlifetrade@defra.gsi.gov.uk.