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”
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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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Following the blood money – the importance of targeting the huge profits of illegal wildlife trade
The blood money fueling environmental crime, driving corruption and undermining sustainable development and conservation is all too rarely targeted in criminal investigations.
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
What’s your verdict? The antiques trade appeals its failed bid to quash UK Ivory Act
A small group of antiques dealers will have another day in court 0n 24 February in a second bid to shoot down the UK Ivory Act
EIA supports calls in China to extend temporary wildlife trade ban and make it permanent
Coronavirus outbreak represents an opportunity for the Chinese Government and other governments worldwide to finally implement a permanent ban on trade in threatened wildlife