Decreasing threats to protected wildlife populations in Central Africa by reducing demand for bushmeat in large urban areas

The purpose of this project is to reduce demand for bushmeat in Kinshasa and Brazzaville by developing a replicable model for reducing luxury bushmeat consumption and targeting the structures that enable bushmeat availability in big cities across Central Africa. This project is intended to conserve protected species in the commercial bushmeat trade.

This five-year agreement will address the demand for luxury bushmeat consumption.

This agreement has three main objectives: (1) develop a campaign and coalition to change behavior of luxury bushmeat consumers in Kinshasa and Brazzaville, (2) application of the law in markets, restaurants, and other sites where bushmeat is illegally traded in Kinshasa and Brazzaville, and (3) ensure bushmeat from protected species is less available in markets and restaurants, and consumption behavior is understood well enough to credibly promote what works to reduce demand for luxury bushmeat in Kinshasa and Brazzaville.

During the first year of this agreement, specific activities include a campaign component analysis, stakeholder mapping, and establishing a monitoring framework.