Members
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.
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Membership requires
- 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.
*Endangered refers to any animal species designated as endangered, threatened, or protected under applicable national or international laws and regulations, and/or scientific body ranking systems. In practice, this includes species listed in the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) Appendix I and II; in the Vulnerable, Endangered or Critically Endangered categories of the International Union for Conservation of Nature's (IUCN) Red List; in the U.S. Endangered Species Act; and species that are protected under national law in the country of import, export, or sale.
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.
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
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
- 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:
We ask all Coalition business members to share the following commitment:
- To uphold the Coalition’s mission and membership requirements, including the commitment to not trade in endangered species.
- To develop, adopt and support initiatives to protect wildlife within your business and use sustainable alternatives whenever possible
- To participate in Coalition meetings and attend Coalition events when possible.
- To help recruit new members to the Coalition to increase our united effort.
Please review the full terms and conditions for Business Members here. These terms apply to any business member engaged in Chinese herbs/medicine growing, processing, manufacturing, importing, or distributing who wishes to join the Coalition for Wildlife Protection in TCM.
Coalition Membership Business Application:
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