Hilary Lai
As a wildlife crime analyst, Hilary supports ADMCF’s Wildlife Programme, working on projects and initiatives related to global biodiversity and wildlife trade. She researches international conservation policies, and analyses the convergence of environmental and other organised crimes, as well as supporting to maintain ADMCF’s ‘Wildlife Product Seizures’ (WiPS) database. She participates in the Courtroom Monitoring Programme, tracking Hong Kong’s wildlife crime cases from seizure, sentencing to aftercare. Hilary has a strong background in policy research, with experience working in think tanks and NGOs on sustainable finance regulations and climate policies. She holds an MSc in Environmental Policy and Regulation from the London School of Economics and Political Science, and a BA in Geography from University College London.

Blogs by Hilary

Article
August 13, 2026
Hilary Lai
Summer of 2026 has turned out to be a season of extremes. The city experienced the wettest July in 32 years with 790 millimetres of rain, immediately followed by the hottest day...
Blog
June 22, 2026
Hilary Lai
A photo of a cute storybook-perfect turtle appears in my social media feed. With its soulful black eyes and geometric shell pattern, the creature’s innocuous appearance belies the criminal activity that underscores...