Hubert Cheung
Assistant Professor @ Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
Human dimensions of conservation
Human and natural systems are inseparable. I conduct interdisciplinary research to inform policy and practice, with the aim of improving biodiversity outcomes.
Featured Publications
Reforms to strengthen CITES
Tensions within CITES are rising over the elephant ivory and rhino horn trade, where polarization has pushed ten African countries to threaten an outright withdrawal from CITES. Critical lessons from Japan’s IWC withdrawal in 2019 can shape reforms to strengthen CITES.
Policy diffusion in conservation
Geopolitics impact conservation decisions. In a global environment where tensions are rising, can we channel the US–China rivalry to improve biodiversity outcomes? Policy diffusion theory gives us insights into interdependency of policy decisions.
China’s political will
Political will is a critical determinant of the success or failure of environmental policies and interventions. We explore the core interests of the Chinese leadership to uncover opportunities to leverage Beijing's political will for sustainability gains.
Featured presentation
Pluralism and inclusion for effective conservation
Consideration for both biological and human factors is the best way to set conservation measures up for success. Pluralism and inclusion can help ensure that policies and interventions are culturally appropriate and socially compatible. Building an understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) will enable conservationists to develop more effective and lasting solutions for species threatened by medicinal use.