African elephants are recognised as two distinct species and both are under the threat of extinction
Elephants in Africa have been formally recognised as two distinct species – and both are inching closer to extinction
Tag: poaching
Disturbing world-wide failure in investigating the illegal international wildlife trade with hardly any criminals ending up in the dock
Despite several high-profile seizures during the past four years, there have been hardly any proper investigations into the international illegal wildlife trade and few prosecutions of the criminals involved, a new analysis of pubic and court records has revealed.
Act to end EU ivory trade! Latest proposals a glimmer of hope, but legally binding measures needed
EIA has worked hard with partner organisations since 2017 to push for the closure of the EU ivory market and welcomes the commitment of the EU Commission to strengthen measures against illegal ivory trade in the bloc
Huge ivory and pangolin scale bust in Nigeria is a chance to disrupt wildlife crime networks
The seizure of a huge shipment of wildlife contraband in Nigeria is a prime opportunity to dig deeper and expose the companies and individuals involved
Customs agents play a key role in the fight against illegal wildlife trade as the pandemic rages
International Customs Day (26 February) is this year dedicated to the departments and officials around the world who have played a major role in helping international trade carry on despite the COVID-19 crisis – and all while continuing to fight illegal wildlife trade
Environmental crime continued under the pandemic and so did EIA – here’s a look at what we’ve achieved
Here are just a few highlights from 2020 to show just how much meaningful change a small organisation such as EIA can achieve
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