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ENV VIETNAM (EDUCATION FOR NATURE - VIETNAM) TRAVELLIVE: Could you please share with us what you think we can do to help stop the trading of rhino horns in Asia? -- Tight sanctions and penalties as well as strict and clear law enforcement are necessary to stop these illegal activities. We all know that the authorities have recently discovered several cases of trafficking but many of them are “ignored” without any strict investigation. We can only cut the trade lines by arresting the “big bosses”. At the same time, campaigns to reduce consumption also need to be strengthened. Furthermore, not only Vietnam and other Asian countries, but also African countries need better enforcement to stop rhino poaching. If you would like to find more details or share information related to saving rhinos in particular and wild animals in general, you can contact the two organizations: EDUCATION FOR NATURE - VIETNAM (ENV) ü Room 1701, Block 17T5, Hoang Dao Thuy, Hanoi ü Tel: 04 6281 5424 ü Web: www.thiennhien.org/ www.envietnam.org CHANGE VIETNAM ü 5th floor, HT Building, 132 - 134 D2, 25 Ward, Binh Thanh Dist., HCMC ü Tel: 08 6681 3513 ü Web: www.changevn.org TRAVELLIVE: What are ENV’s upcoming events for saving rhinos? In December 13th 2015, ENV cooperated with Red River Runners to hold the “Run for rhinos” program with the participation of over 500 people. ENV will continue to host public exhibitions and produce short films to raise awareness, reduce demand, and spread the message of saving rhinos. We also encourage everyone to inform us about rhino poaching via hotline at 1800 1522. ENV is calling for the support of businesses in our campaign to reduce rhino horn consumption and communicate actively to save endangered animals. ENV is cooperating with luxury car brands such as Mercedes - Benz, BMW, as well as companies like MG, Nshape Fitness center, Lotte, Vincom Shopping Centers to set up information boards and hold events for the community. TRAVELLIVE: We at Travellive would like to express our gratitude to CHANGE Vietnam and ENV Vietnam for helping us in this publication. TRAVELLIVE 133