To help accelerate the transition toward sustainable practice and protect global biodiversity, the Coalition for Wildlife Protection in TCM has officially launched a new research grant program dedicated to Traditional Medicine practitioners and researchers. This initiative encourages the community to investigate, test, and validate plant-based alternatives to endangered wildlife products, thereby upholding the core principles of balance, harmony, and respect for nature.
The program will award two grants of 5,000 USD each for 12-month projects, aimed at building clinical experience and strengthening practitioner confidence in the use of botanical substitutes. This presents a vital opportunity for members committed to wildlife-free medicine to contribute to conservation efforts by reducing the demand for endangered species such as pangolins, bears, and rhinos. The application deadline is April 1, 2026. Learn more>>>
The Third Conference of the Coalition for Wildlife Protection in Traditional Chinese Medicine Held in Hue, Vietnam
Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners, researchers, educators and distributors from around the world have gathered to launch a new initiative to preserve global biodiversity by committing themselves to abstain from using endangered species in their healing practices. The Coalition for Wildlife Protection in TCM was launched at a meeting at the New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Mineola on April 14. Read more>>
Building on previous successes, The Third Conference of the Coalition for Wildlife Protection in Traditional Chinese Medicine was held on May 18, 2025, in Hue city, Vietnam. The conference brought together leading experts in the field of Traditional Medicine, representatives from regulatory agencies, non-profit organizations, and businesses from various countries. At this event, a remarkable milestone was established with the official announcement of the establishment of the Vietnam chapter of the Coalition for Wildlife Protection in TCM, aiming to strengthen regional connections and promote educational and research activities for a sustainable Traditional Medicine that is in harmony with nature. Read more>>
In Chinese medicine, wildlife products have a long history of being prescribed and consumed by the public as medicinal ingredients. Certain wildlife species are now on the edge of extinction due to such demand. The positive image of Chinese Medicine has been seriously distorted by illegal use of endangered wildlife in Chinese medicinal products. In 2022, Dr. Yemeng Chen (President, NYCTM), Dr. Lixing Lao (President, VUIM) and Ms. Lixin Huang (former President, ACTCM) teamed up to bring awareness of this issue to our community. To help push this important work forward with a unified front, we have formed the Coalition for Wildlife Protection in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
