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OUR EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACH
Science-driven, out-of-the-box, community-powered conservation!
At WildAct, we believe that effective conservation must be rooted in scientific evidence and informed by local communities. Every project and program we implement – whether focused on capacity building, anti-poaching efforts, women empowerment or wildlife population monitoring – is designed based on robust data and real-world evidence. By integrating scientific research with community knowledge, we ensure that our conservation actions are innovative, practical, adaptive and sustainable!
EVIDENCE-BASED CONSERVATION MATTERS
Globally, conservation efforts have often relied on assumptions or traditional approaches without assessing their effectiveness. However, evidence-based conservation applies scientific research, data analysis, and continuous monitoring to determine the best strategies for protecting biodiversity. Research shows that conservation efforts informed by evidence are significantly more successful in delivering long-term impact.
At WildAct, this means:
Using habitat and population monitoring data to assess the effectiveness of anti-poaching interventions.
Designing capacity-building and empowerment programmes based on conservation needs assessments to ensure training is relevant and effective.
Implementing policy and community-engagement initiatives that are informed by research and best practices in conservation and social sciences.
A COMMITMENT TO SCIENCE-BASED,
INNOVATIVE, AND IMPACT-DRIVEN
CONSERVATION
WildAct is committed to continuously learning, adapting, and improving our conservation strategies. By grounding our work in scientific evidence and community insights, we ensure that our projects have lasting impact – not only for wildlife but also for the people who share their habitats.
Through an evidence-based, community-centred approach, we are not just protecting species; we are building a future where conservation is deeply integrated into local lives, economies, and cultures.
Here are some of our real stories:
Our research found that 83.5% of bird hunters in Ninh Binh identify as Catholic. With this insight, we organised a special Mass incorporating messages on environmental protection and the conservation of migratory birds, led by Father Trần Phàn. As a result, this initiative reached over 1,000 Catholics, inspiring a shift in their mindset towards conservation.
We discovered that most hunters in Chu Yang Sin National Park are from the Hmong ethnic community. While they understand that hunting is harmful, they have no alternative means of making a living. To address this, we integrated them into our CCT project – transforming hunters into forest protectors by providing them with salaried roles to secure their livelihoods.
OUR CORE THEMES FOLLOW EVIDENCE-
BASED APPROACH
LOCAL & ETHNIC MINORITY EMPOWERMENT
WOMAN LEADERSHIP & EQUITY
EDUCATION
