Changing Behavior after the Religious Edict:Empirical Study of Reducing Illegal Wildlife Hunting at Rimbang Baling Wildlife Sanctuary (RBWS) Riau Sumatra

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This study evaluates the relationship between wildlife conservation and religious teachings, espe-cially the wildlife fatwa (edict) at the grassroots community, in the Rimbang Baling Wildlife Re-serve, Riau Sumatra. The research aims to increase community awareness in stopping poaching in collaboration with stakeholders in the village, to involve the Tiger Patrol Unit team, and communi-ty participation in livelihood activities. We measure the household wealth index and subjective well-being index. Data was collected in 2019 and 2021, designed as Before-After-Control-Impact (BACI), using the Difference in Difference (DD) method.