The Coalition for Wildlife Protection in TCM is a network of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioners, educators, researchers, manufacturers, and distributors who have pledged not to buy, sell, or use endangered wildlife [animal] products or ingredients in their medicinal practices or businesses. This initiative is the first of its kind by the TCM community. In becoming a member of the Coalition, organizations and individuals commit themselves/organizations to a sustainable, non-wildlife, environmentally friendly practice of TCM.
Current Coalition Members

Associations

Educational Institutions

Businesses

Join the Coalition
Why Join?
  • Esteemed Network of Peers - Access to a vetted, collaborative network of peers from around the world
  • Learning Opportunities - Gain insights to groundbreaking research and update your knowledge and familiarity with sustainable substitutes through expert exchanges
  • Learning Materials - Access Coalition-developed wildlife protection learning curriculum and other educational resources
  • Positive Publicity - Expand CSR initiatives and benefit from promotion on the Coalition website and through use of the Coalition badge
  • Protect Endangered Wildlife - Lead the industry toward a brighter future where both wildlife and TCM thrive
  • Industry Discounts - Discounts with member companies, continuing education courses and conferences
Eligibility:

If you are a licensed public health practitioner, herbalist or researcher trained in herbal medicine, or authorized representative of an academic institution, medical-focused organization, association, or commercial enterprise, you are eligible to join the Coalition.

Membership requires that:

  • You as a practitioner or herbalist do not use, prescribe or recommend for use any endangered* wildlife products.
  • The organization, institution or company seeking membership does not purchase, carry or sell any ingredients or products containing endangered* wildlife products.

    • Organization
    Join Wildlife Protection in TCM Coalition Wildlife Protection in TCM Coalition welcomes all clinics, educational institutions, associations, herbal manufacturing and distribution companies and related businesses who share the vision of a sustainable, environmentally friendly TCM practice that does not harm wildlife.

    We ask all Coalition members to share the following commitment:
    • To protect wildlife and use sustainable alternatives in the practice of TCM now and in the future
    • To develop, adopt and support initiatives to protect wildlife within your organization
    • o To participate in Coalition meetings and attend Coalition events when possible
    • To help recruit new members to the Coalition to increase our united effort
    Coalition Membership Organization Application:
    Please email your organization logo to wildlifeprotectionintcm@gmail.com. Thank you.
    Individual
    Wildlife Protection in TCM Coalition welcomes all practitioners, educators, researchers, manufacturers and distributors who share the vision of a sustainable, environmentally friendly TCM practice that does not harm wildlife.

    We ask all Coalition members to share the following commitment:
    • To protect wildlife and use sustainable alternatives in the practice of TCM now and in the future.
    • To voice your support to protect wildlife to family, friends, colleagues, students, and patients.
    • To participate in Coalition meetings and attend Coalition events when possible
    • To help recruit new members to the Coalition to increase our united effort
    Coalition Membership Organization Application: