In India’s Nagaland, communities turn to Indigenous law to protect pangolins
In Nagaland, India, communities are implementing Indigenous laws to protect pangolins from hunting. The United Sangtam Likhum Pumji has banned pangolin hunting in 42 villages, with local councils enforcing the ban. Conservationists emphasize the ecological benefits of pangolins to encourage community support for their protection.
- ▪The United Sangtam Likhum Pumji passed a resolution banning pangolin hunting in 42 villages.
- ▪Pangolins are the most trafficked mammals and are protected under national laws in India.
- ▪Enforcement of wildlife protection laws is challenging due to local customary laws and social ties.
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