Assessing Attitudes towards Biodiversity Conservation among Citizens on Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon

Meñe, Demetrio Bocuma

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“…For example, in another study, the authors surveyed residents of Equatorial Guinea and Bioko Island in Cameroon through anonymous questionnaires about their attitudes toward biodiversity conservation and found differences in ethnic preferences for speci c food forest prey species. Although this eld survey method is helpful to obtain data, it may lead to the chance and personal bias of data due to the lack of authority and su cient sample size [27]. Policy mechanisms such as international conventions and nancial support have signi cant potential to slow tropical forest extinction, but the speci c impact of these policies is di cult to measure.…”

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Mathematical modeling-based analysis: exploring the need for governments to combat illegal wildlife trade

Wang,

Song,

Huang

2024

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Illegal wildlife trade (IWT) is a huge gray industry with a market valuation of billions of dollars. Not only does this trade pose a serious threat to the safety of human and animal life, it is also one of the major challenges facing biodiversity today and can lead to a range of serious problems including the spread of zoonotic pathogen and invasive alien species. Although policymakers have been able to respond relatively quickly, the current regulation and crackdown on illegal wildlife trade is still inadequate. Using the United States as an example, this study employs a statistical modeling approach that employs principal component analysis and hierarchical analysis to effectively delineate and assess power, resources, and interests in the global wildlife conservation enterprise. We conducted an in-depth analysis of the impact of multiple national indicators and policy assumptions on the illegal wildlife trade, and used ARIMA models to analyze trade data before and after the implementation of interventions to predict trends over the next 14 years. By visualizing sales data and active trade pairs over the years, this study provides a scientific basis for government decision-making. The results of the study show that wildlife trade is significantly affected by specific regional and national indicators. In addition, our proposed modeling framework reveals previously overlooked influences in the illegal versus legal wildlife trade and promotes the development and implementation of effective interventions to reduce the damage of illegal trade to wild populations. We expect this study to contribute to the development of global wildlife conservation and promote more international cooperation and policy innovation.

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Mathematical modeling-based analysis: exploring the need for governments to combat illegal wildlife trade

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Huang

2024

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Conservation strategies for understanding and combating the primate bushmeat trade on Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea

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Clee

Mitchell

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American J Primatol

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Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea is among the important places in Africa for the conservation of primates, but a cultural preference for bushmeat and a lack of effective law enforcement has encouraged commercial bushmeat hunting, threatening the survival of the remaining primate population. For over 13 years, we collected bushmeat market data in the Malabo market, recording over 35,000 primate carcasses, documenting "mardi gras" consumption patterns, seasonal carcass availability, and negative effects resulting from government intervention. We also conducted forest surveys throughout Bioko's two protected areas in order to localize and quantify primate populations and hunting pressure. Using these data, we were able to document the significant negative impact bushmeat hunting had on monkey populations, estimate which species are most vulnerable to hunting, and develop ecological niche models to approximate the distribution of each of Bioko's diurnal primate species. These results also have allowed for the identification of primate hotspots, such as the critically important southwest region of the Gran Caldera Scientific Reserve, and thus, priority areas for conservation on Bioko, leading to more comprehensive conservation recommendations. Current and future efforts now focus on bridging the gap between investigators and legislators in order to develop and effectively implement a management plan for Bioko's Gran Caldera Scientific Reserve and to develop a targeted educational campaign to reduce demand by changing consumer attitudes toward bushmeat. Using this multidisciplinary approach, informed by biological, socioeconomic, and cultural research, there may yet be a positive future for the primates of Bioko.

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Assessing Attitudes towards Biodiversity Conservation among Citizens on Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon

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Mathematical modeling-based analysis: exploring the need for governments to combat illegal wildlife trade

Mathematical modeling-based analysis: exploring the need for governments to combat illegal wildlife trade

Conservation strategies for understanding and combating the primate bushmeat trade on Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea

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