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Ana Elena Corte

April 27, 2015, Filed Under: Demand Reduction

Lessons from Beijing

Although seven days is not enough time to even get over jet lag, the week Jessica Carrillo and I spent in Beijing proved to be a very fruitful experience. Rushing from one side of the city to another, we were able to interview several organizations and scholars involved in demand… read more 

April 19, 2015, Filed Under: Demand Reduction

Questions for wildlife protection NGOs in China

BEIJING, China – In my last post, I wrote about different awareness campaigns in China, trying to gather elements that these campaigns shared to reach their target audiences. In many (if not all) of the cases, the message was aimed at the general Chinese population and intended to provoke feelings… read more 

February 22, 2015, Filed Under: Demand Reduction

How to Reach the Minds (and Hearts) of the Chinese Audience

In Cameron Lagrone’s January post, she argues that “for an awareness campaign to be truly effective [it] must operate in the language of the target country, appeal to the culture of that country and use culturally relevant methods to reach the public.” Inspired by her words, I decided to explore… read more 

January 5, 2015, Filed Under: Demand Reduction

Governmental Will: Key to Protecting African Elephants from Chinese Consumption

My last post addressed  ways in which the Chinese government has attempted to protect its domestic elephant population. Most of the efforts have been aimed at enhancing park conditions and patrols, as well as providing support to farmers affected by elephant attacks (including relocation and economic aid). Promoting elephant protection… read more 

October 28, 2014, Filed Under: Demand Reduction, Multilateral

China Protecting (Chinese) Elephants

Chinese ivory demand is as large as it is famous. China has been accused of driving the dramatic increases in elephant poaching in Africa, with more than 30,000 elephants killed per year for their ivory. A less known fact is that China itself is home to over 250 wild elephants,… read more 

October 10, 2014, Filed Under: Demand Reduction, Multilateral

Mercado de Sonora: Black Magic, Black Trade

  Can’t find the love of your life? Having problems with a mean boss? Trying to get a powerful lucky charm? Want to get rid of your bad luck? The Mercado de Sonora, in the heart of Mexico City, offers a wide variety of occult items to fulfill any macabre… read more 

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