Showing posts with label Wildlife Trafficking. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wildlife Trafficking. Show all posts
Sunday, December 31, 2017
Saturday, January 21, 2017
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Sunday, May 01, 2016
Thursday, March 03, 2016
Thursday, October 15, 2015
China imposes one-year ban on ivory imports
Ετικέτες
Africa,
China,
imports,
ivory,
legislation,
protection,
Wildlife Trafficking
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Sunday, June 07, 2015
Friday, May 29, 2015
China destroys 662 kg of illegal ivory
Ετικέτες
ivory,
legislation,
protection,
Wildlife,
Wildlife Trafficking
Wednesday, March 04, 2015
Tuesday, March 03, 2015
Sunday, November 16, 2014
US helps African country's fight against wildlife trafficking
The United States on Friday committed 600 million rand (about $54 million) to the fight against wildlife trafficking in Africa.
Of the funding, over 30 million rand (about $2.7 million) will be dedicated to helping wildlife organisations in South Africa, US Under-Secretary Catherine Novelli said in Pretoria.
Of the funding, over 30 million rand (about $2.7 million) will be dedicated to helping wildlife organisations in South Africa, US Under-Secretary Catherine Novelli said in Pretoria.
Friday, October 10, 2014
Interpol announces special team to combat illegal ivory trafficking
International police organisation Interpol announced on Tuesday it would establish a team to target ivory trafficking and more generally, environmental crime, in Africa. The new team, based in Nairobi, will help further the organisation's Project Wisdom, which combats elephant and rhinoceros poaching and the illegal trade of ivory.
"The global fight against illegal trafficking has just been given a significant boost," said Australian High Commissioner Geoff Tooth as the initiative was unveiled at the Australian High Commission in Kenya.
"The global fight against illegal trafficking has just been given a significant boost," said Australian High Commissioner Geoff Tooth as the initiative was unveiled at the Australian High Commission in Kenya.
Sunday, June 29, 2014
UN chief 'adopts' lion cub to support efforts against wildlife trafficking
“I adopted this lion cub with the hope that all human beings and animals can live in peace and harmony,” Mr. Ban told reporters in the Kenyan capital. “Human beings should know how to live harmoniously with our Mother Nature.”
Mr. Ban also said he adopted the six-month old cub, whose Kiswahili name Tumaini means “hope”, to show solidarity for the preservation efforts of the Kenyan people, and as a token of his concern for the Kenya Wildlife Service and park rangers.
Thursday, May 22, 2014
New EU initiative to protect biodiversity and fight wildlife crime
European Commission, MEMO, Brussels, 22 May 2014:
B4Life: United for Biodiversity
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Why do we need EU Biodiversity for Life? What is the value-added?
EU Biodiversity for Life
(B4Life) marks a change in the way the EU provides support to protect
biodiversity in developing countries. In the face of the growing global
threats to biodiversity, it provides for more resources, strengthened
capacity and better coordination with partners.
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Environment: Experts meet to discuss how to better fight wildlife trafficking in the EU and globally
European Commission, Press release, Brussels, 10 April 2014 -
Following an invitation by the
European Commission, 170 experts met today in Brussels to discuss how
the EU can better fight wildlife trafficking.
The conference marked the end of a public consultation which was launched on 7 February with a Communication by the Commission (COM (2014) 64 final). The background of the Commission's
initiative is the surge in wildlife trafficking globally over the last
years which has reached a level that threatens the survival of some
endangered species and undermines good governance and sustainable
development. Organised crime is significantly involved in this lucrative
business, also within the EU.
Friday, February 14, 2014
More than 40 countries sign declaration on fighting with illegal trade in wildlife
LONDON, February 14, (ITAR-TASS/. Officials from 46
countries, including Russia, on Thursday signed an intergovernmental
declaration on fighting with illegal trade in wildlife.
The Russian delegation to the conference at Lancaster House where the declaration was signed was led by Natural Resources Minister Vladimir Kirillov.
The document outlines the practical steps towards curbing the illegal trade in wild animals and wildlife artifacts, including rhino horns and elephant tusks. It envisions amendments in the national legislations of signatory countries that will toughen the punishment for poachers, step up cross-border coordination and improve information exchange.
The Russian delegation to the conference at Lancaster House where the declaration was signed was led by Natural Resources Minister Vladimir Kirillov.
The document outlines the practical steps towards curbing the illegal trade in wild animals and wildlife artifacts, including rhino horns and elephant tusks. It envisions amendments in the national legislations of signatory countries that will toughen the punishment for poachers, step up cross-border coordination and improve information exchange.
Friday, February 07, 2014
Togolese Efforts to Combat Wildlife Trafficking. -Press Statement Jen Psaki (Department Spokesperson).
Secretary Kerry called Togolese President Faure
Gnassingbe today to commend his government on the major strides being
made to combat international wildlife trafficking, including the recent
arrest of three major illegal wildlife traffickers in Togo.
Togo has sent a strong message to the world about its commitment to protecting Africa’s elephant populations. In the last month, Togolese authorities have made multiple seizures of illegal ivory, totaling more than four tons. Individually and collectively, these are the largest seizures of illegal ivory in West Africa’s history.
Togo has sent a strong message to the world about its commitment to protecting Africa’s elephant populations. In the last month, Togolese authorities have made multiple seizures of illegal ivory, totaling more than four tons. Individually and collectively, these are the largest seizures of illegal ivory in West Africa’s history.
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