New UN report on illegal wildlife trade is welcome but some findings could mislead
The key conclusions on ivory and rhino trade in a major new UN report on the international wildlife trade are “premature and misleading”
Tag: elephants
Botswana’s elephant crisis – no time for pride and arrogance with such a pressing need for action
Botswana has been in the news a lot this past week, following the mysterious mass die-off of hundreds of elephants
EIA podcast – why it’s vital to go after the huge profits of illegal wildlife trade
The global illegal wildlife trade is worth billions every year – but these huge profits are seldom targeted
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Leading scientists conclude elephant poaching in Africa has not decreased in past decade
A new scientific paper warns that the world cannot lower its guard on protecting elephants
Court verdict on UK Ivory Act appeal recognises country as a leader against illegal trade
Three senior judges in the UK’s Court of Appeal have upheld the Ivory Act, dismissing an appeal by a group of antiques dealers
‘A great day for elephants!’ – antiques trade fails to kill off landmark UK Ivory Act!
A small group of antiques dealers is persisting in attempts to overturn a law designed to help protect elephants from poachers and curb the trade in ivory