Three Billion: Are Asia’s Marine Species Protected? Sustainable Asia
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- Earth Sciences
Marine species are often regarded as food first, and wildlife second. For conservationists seeking to protect these creatures, controlling international trade routes are key. A global agreement that came into force in the 1970s, CITES – the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species - is considered a cornerstone of international conservation. But does it make any difference on the ground in trading hubs like Hong Kong?
Sound engineer and mixing by Chris Wood.
Guests:
Sophie le Clue, Director of Environment at ADM Capital Foundation
Yvonne Sadovy, University of Hong Kong
Gary Stokes, Oceans Asia
Stan Shea, Bloom Association
Credits:
Producer and Host: Marcy Trent Long
Writer and Editor: Sam Colombie
Sound Engineer: Chris Wood
Teaching Guide for Educators here
Marine species are often regarded as food first, and wildlife second. For conservationists seeking to protect these creatures, controlling international trade routes are key. A global agreement that came into force in the 1970s, CITES – the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species - is considered a cornerstone of international conservation. But does it make any difference on the ground in trading hubs like Hong Kong?
Sound engineer and mixing by Chris Wood.
Guests:
Sophie le Clue, Director of Environment at ADM Capital Foundation
Yvonne Sadovy, University of Hong Kong
Gary Stokes, Oceans Asia
Stan Shea, Bloom Association
Credits:
Producer and Host: Marcy Trent Long
Writer and Editor: Sam Colombie
Sound Engineer: Chris Wood
Teaching Guide for Educators here
21 min