The need
Wild meat is an essential resource for millions of people worldwide, providing food security, cultural value, and livelihoods. However, unsustainable hunting and trade pose risks to biodiversity, ecosystem health, and human well-being. Effective conservation and management strategies require reliable data and evidence to balance ecological sustainability with local needs.
The WILDMEAT Project was created to ensure that efforts to manage wild meat resources are guided by the best available research and knowledge, supporting decision-making for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers.
What we’re doing
WILDMEAT provides a comprehensive, freely accessible knowledge hub for wild meat governance and management. Our key activities include:
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WILDMEAT Use Database – A global database with up-to-date information on wild meat use and trade.
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Interventions Database – A collection of national and local initiatives aimed at increasing the sustainability of wild meat.
3
WILDMEAT Library – A repository of current research and analysis on wild meat issues.
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WILDMEAT Toolkit – Standardized tools, indicators and methodologies for monitoring and evaluating wild meat use.
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Knowledge Exchange Forum – A platform for connecting practitioners, policymakers, and researchers to share lessons learned and best practices.
The team
This project is a collaboration between:
CIFOR-ICRAF, University of Stirling, University of Kent, Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), Research Institute for Tropical Ecology (IRET)
Project leads:
Supporters
This project is supported by
