Changing Behavior after the Religious Edict:Empirical Study of Reducing Illegal Wildlife Hunting at Rimbang Baling Wildlife Sanctuary (RBWS) Riau Sumatra

Published: 22 May 2023| Version 1 | DOI: 10.17632/6864msvggn.1
Contributors:
Fachruddin Majeri Mangunjaya,

Description

Data for the article Journal: Changing Behavior after Religious Edict: Empirical Study of Reducing Illegal Wildlife Hunting at Rimbang Baling Wildlife Sanctuary (RBWS) Riau Sumatra. This study evaluates the relationship between wildlife conservation and religious teachings, espe-cially the wildlife fatwa (edict) at the grassroots community, in the Rimbang Baling Wildlife Re-serve, Riau Sumatra. The research aims to increase community awareness in stopping poaching in collaboration with stakeholders in the village, to involve the Tiger Patrol Unit team, and communi-ty participation in livelihood activities. We measure the household wealth index and subjective well-being index. Data was collected in 2019 and 2021, designed as Before-After-Control-Impact (BACI), using the Difference in Difference (DD) method.

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This data is a part Supported Project by DEFRA Illegal Wildlife Trade (IWT) Challenge Fund No 48:Tackling the Illegal Wildlife Trade in Muslim Communities in Sumatra, and Rufford Small Grant: Awareness in Tackling Illegal Wildlife Trade through Pesantren Education in Riau, Sumatra (Ref:1807-D). All related to the campaign and education tools can be access here: http://ppi.unas.ac.id/iwt-project-awareness-tool-2018-2021/

Institutions

Universitas Nasional

Categories

Conservation Biology, Faith-Based Organization

Funding

Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

DEFRA Illegal Wildlife Trade (IWT) Challenge Fund No 48

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