WCC 2020 Res 092 - Activity Report

General Information

Period covered
IUCN Constituent
China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation
IUCN Constituent type
IUCN Member organisation
Activities carried out to implement this Resolution
Relevant operative para(s) of Res/Rec Activities Overview Description Status
Education/Communication/Raising awareness
Limulus amebocyte lysate (LAL)'s widespread use contributes to wild horseshoe crab depletion. China's judiciary is actively combating illegal trade and undertaking restoration efforts. For instance, in March 2025, the Ruian (Zhejiang) procuratorate prosecuted an illegal Chinese horseshoe crab trafficking case, releasing the assessed healthy individuals back to suitable waters. Coastal regions across China also held "World Horseshoe Crab Day" events on June 20th to raise conservation awareness.
On-going
Report status
Published
Constituent type
IUCN Member