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Resolution
46426
Period covered
Activities to implement this Resolution from Activity Reports
| Relevant operative para(s) of Res/Rec | Activities Overview | Description | Status | Action |
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| Convene stakeholders/Networking | The Helmeted Hornbill Working Group has been formally established and structured and sits under the IUCN SSC Hornbill Specialist Group. The Working Group has two co-coordinators and four thematic leads covering Trade, Habitat, Research and Capacity Development. | On-going | Full activity report | |
| Scientific/technical activities | A workshop was held in Sarawak, Malaysia, in May 2017, bringing together regional and global experts to develop a Conservation Strategy and Action Plan for the Helmeted Hornbill. The workshop was hosted by the Sarawak Forestry Corporation in collaboration with the IUCN SSC Asian Species Action Partnership, Wildlife Reserves Singapore, Wildlife Conservation Society, Hornbill Research Foundation, BirdLife International and facilitated by IUCN SSC CPSG. | On-going | Full activity report | |
| Scientific/technical activities | In 16th May 2017, an updated trade hotspot map by the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) and TRAFFIC reinforced the position of China and Indonesia as the world’s most important countries involved in the illegal trade in Helmeted Hornbill Rhinoplax vigil parts and products. The map, released on the first day of an International Hornbill Conference, draws on data from EIA, TRAFFIC, Born Free Foundation and others. The analysis shows at least 2878 Helmeted Hornbill casques, skulls and products were seized from at least 59 known confiscations from 2010 to 2017. It points to high poaching levels in Indonesian Borneo, with the Supadio and Sepinggan Aiports in West and East Kalimantan respectively being the most reported locations of seizures in Kalimantan. The Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta is Indonesia’s major international exit point for trafficked wildlife, including species from Kalimantan, such as the Earless Monitor Lanthanotus borneensis. Shenzhen and Hong Kong stand out as the most important ports connecting hornbill part shipments from Indonesia to mainland China. Vigilance at these bottleneck exit and entry points is crucial to intercept illegal shipments. High numbers of seizures were also recorded in Fujian province, in particular Putian and Xianyou, where there is a traditional hornbill casque carving industry. |
On-going | Full activity report |
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Challenges / lessons learned from Activity Reports
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Report status
Published
I. IUCN Constituencies implementing this Resolution
IUCN Members
Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation ( Thailand )
IUCN Commissions
F717E09E-5094-E611-97F4-005056BA6623
IUCN Secretariat
Yes
II. Implementation
Activities carried out to implement this Resolution
Capacity-building
Convene stakeholders/Networking
Education/Communication/Raising awareness
Field activities
Fundraising
Policy influencing/advocacy
Scientific/technical activities
Describe the results/achievements of the activities
Governments at CITES CoP17 (October 2016) in Johannesburg, South Africa, adopt a strong Resolution and Decisions on Conservation of and Control of Trade in the Helmted Hornbill, calling for urgent and integrated conservation and law enforcement measures, as well as coordinated efforts on the part of both consumer and range States as necessary to prevent the species from going extinct. Listed on CITES Appendix I
At the 7th International Hornbill Conference (May 2017) in Kuching, Malaysia, EIA and TRAFFIC have collaborated a range state to produce an updated map that plots all known publicly reported seizures and records of trafficked helmeted hornbill parts and products between 2010-17.
This map shows the locations of seizures and reported market observations since 2010, accounting for at least 2,800 helmeted hornbills. It highlights key import and export hubs within China and Indonesia respectively and documents the involvement of Chinese nationals facilitating the trade in Indonesia.
The Indonesian government will launch a 10-year conservation program (2018-2028) for the critically endangered helmeted hornbill (Rhinoplax vigil). The new strategy comprises five action plans — research and monitoring; policies and law enforcement; partnerships; raising public awareness; and funding.
Conservation and Research Actions Underway
In Thailand, poachers have been encouraged to become hornbill observers and guides for tourists (Hii 2015).
Conservation and Research Actions Proposed
Urgently enforce legislation to prevent illegal hunting. Support livelihoods in forest communities so that the incentive to poach is minimised. Monitor populations across the species's range to determine the magnitude of declines and rates of range contraction. Monitor the impact of hunting pressure on populations. Campaign for the protection of remaining tracts of lowland forest throughout the range.
At the 7th International Hornbill Conference (May 2017) in Kuching, Malaysia, EIA and TRAFFIC have collaborated a range state to produce an updated map that plots all known publicly reported seizures and records of trafficked helmeted hornbill parts and products between 2010-17.
This map shows the locations of seizures and reported market observations since 2010, accounting for at least 2,800 helmeted hornbills. It highlights key import and export hubs within China and Indonesia respectively and documents the involvement of Chinese nationals facilitating the trade in Indonesia.
The Indonesian government will launch a 10-year conservation program (2018-2028) for the critically endangered helmeted hornbill (Rhinoplax vigil). The new strategy comprises five action plans — research and monitoring; policies and law enforcement; partnerships; raising public awareness; and funding.
Conservation and Research Actions Underway
In Thailand, poachers have been encouraged to become hornbill observers and guides for tourists (Hii 2015).
Conservation and Research Actions Proposed
Urgently enforce legislation to prevent illegal hunting. Support livelihoods in forest communities so that the incentive to poach is minimised. Monitor populations across the species's range to determine the magnitude of declines and rates of range contraction. Monitor the impact of hunting pressure on populations. Campaign for the protection of remaining tracts of lowland forest throughout the range.
Challenges/obstacles encountered in the implementation of this Resolution and measures taken
Data lacking is a priority issue according to the Indonesian Hornbill Conservation Society (IHCS). For example, some rich population of Helmet hornbills still exist in western Borneo that is currently not included in the IUCN range map for this species. More extensive survey for the distribution is needed in order to prioritize key conservation area for the species.
Future actions / activities needed for the implementation of this Resolution
More site-based conservation programmes at the source population are urgently needed. A range state need to define these key areas and develop strong action plan for the species.
Are these actions/activities planned?
Yes
III. Status of implementation
Implementation status of this Resolution
On-going: implementation consisting of repetitive, recurrent action (attending meetings, reporting, etc.)