In a little over a month’s time, the CITES Standing Committee will meet for five days in Geneva. This body is made up of regional […]
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Wildlife Crime: If We’re Going to Make a Difference, It Has to Be Soon
Several species are approaching what conservationists call the ‘tipping point’, i.e. that number in their populations where natural births cannot replace offtake from poaching or […]
The Messengers: What Birds Tell Us About the Threats from Climate Change
Courtesy of BirdLife International A new report, jointly published by BirdLife International and the National Audubon Society, draws on bird science showing that climate change […]
Part 3 – International Wildlife Crime: Rubbing Out the Dots
I wouldn’t want too much to be read into that title (which isn’t a deliberate reference to gangster slang) but, yes, I do wish to […]
Part 2 – International Wildlife Crime: Counting the Dots
People should know by now that my participation in any meeting, especially one convened by an international organization, will almost inevitably lead to me reflecting […]
When Will the Deaths Become Too Many?
I read today of the murder of four officials whose task it was to protect the Garamba National Park in the Democratic Republic of the […]
The UN’s Lone Ranger: Combating International Wildlife Crime [Podcast]
If you’re interested in learning about international wildlife crime issues, this is the podcast for you: An exclusive interview with John Sellar, former Chief of […]
Part 1 -International Wildlife Crime: Are We Connecting the Dots?
Are we connecting the dots to see what needs to be done? In my book on combating international wildlife crime[i], I spoke of the importance […]
Sixth Annual World Rhino Day is September 22
World Rhino Day 2015: On September 22, NGOs, zoos, businesses, schools and citizens everywhere will unite to celebrate one of Earth’s most beloved species: the […]
Who Should Be Appointed ‘UN Special Envoy Against Wildlife Trafficking’?
Guest blogger: John M. Sellar OBE FRGS The question is one that needs to be answered by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon and his advisors […]