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First Transdisciplinary Workshop

The SHUNT Project's First Transdisciplinary Workshop: Scoping and Fostering Dialogue

Out now: Adounke et al. (2026)

Publication of the article by Adounke et al. (2026): a systematic review of methods used to assess the sustainability of wildlife exploitation, highlighting their strengths, limitations, and areas for improvement toward more effective management of hunting and trade, particularly in Africa.

Hosting of Philippe Gaubert at LEA

Project Dynamics: SHUNT Project Leader Relocates to Benin for 2 Years

Out now : Vodouhe et al (2024)

Publication of the article by Vodouhè et al. (2024): an in-depth analysis of the profitability and socio-economic dynamics of the bushmeat supply chain in Southern Benin, revealing the crucial economic, cultural, and environmental stakes of this vital activity for local communities and biodiversity conservation in West Africa.

Out now: Djagoun et al. (2023)

Publication of the article by Djagoun et al. (2023): a comprehensive study on the impact of the wildlife trade on mammal functional diversity in Southern Benin, highlighting the threats to local ecosystems and providing an innovative functional database to better guide conservation policies in West Africa. This publication offers a unique insight into the functional richness of traded species, revealing how bushmeat and traditional medicine markets affect essential ecosystem services, and underscores the importance of long-term monitoring to ensure wildlife sustainability in the region.