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
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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
China’s wildlife trade policy – where are we now and what might come next?
We have seen some significant changes in China’s wildlife trade policy - what major concerns remain and what might happen next?
“Glue” made from the bones of endangered tigers is being sold to promote health during the pandemic
Criminal wildlife traders continue to cash in on the coronavirus crisis – including touting tiger bone “glue” to maintain health during the pandemic
After timber exports, now it’s palm oil sustainability Indonesia is seeking to water down
Having weakening timber export rules to spur economic growth, the Government of Indonesia is now poised to dilute the sustainability of its palm oil industry
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China’s ban on eating wildlife is good – but its messaging between the lines is a cause for concern
A part of its emergency response to the coronavirus epidemic, China has been stepping up efforts ito disrupt the illegal wildlife trade and criminal networks involved - in recent days, however, a different tone has emerged
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