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Category: Africa
Up in Smoke: Chad’s Ivory Stockpile
Today, President of the Republic of Chad, His Excellency Idriss Déby Itno, lit the fire destroying his country’s 1.1 ton stockpile of ivory. The destruction […]
Chad and Tanzania Will Destroy Ivory Stockpiles
The two African nations of Chad and Tanzania have announced plans to rid themselves of a combined total of 100 tons of confiscated elephant ivory. […]
The Way Forward: 41 Countries Commit to Ending Wildlife Trafficking
Political leaders from 41 countries pledged their support in the fight against wildlife trafficking at last week’s historic London Conference on the Illegal Wildlife Trade. […]
U.S. Bans Ivory Trade, Unveils ‘National Strategy for Combating Wildlife Trafficking’
Today the United States has announced a ban on the commercial trade of elephant ivory, as part of its National Strategy for Combating Wildlife Trafficking. […]
World Leaders Gather at International Wildlife Trafficking Symposium in London
World leaders from 50 countries will have an unprecedented opportunity to develop a coordinated global response to the illegal wildlife trade as they convene for […]
France Becomes First European Country to Destroy Ivory Stockpile
Today France became the first European country to destroy ivory stocks and has now joined an increasing number of countries to publicly demonstrate that live […]
Asian Rhino Range Countries Support Continued Ban on Rhino Horn Trade
Solidarity: The five Asian rhino range states of Bhutan, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Nepal are standing firmly behind the international ban on rhino horn trade. […]
U.N. Security Council Addresses Wildlife Trafficking with DRC Sanctions
The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously this week to adopt a resolution which would sanction “individuals and entities” which use wildlife trafficking to support armed […]
Third Annual World Pangolin Day is February 15
World Pangolin Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in February, and this year, the special day falls on February 15, 2014. World Pangolin Day […]