Part 1 -International Wildlife Crime: Are We Connecting the Dots?

September 26, 2015November 2, 2015 John M. Sellar OBE FRGSAfrica

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

September 15, 2015September 15, 2015 Rhishja CotaAfrica

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 […]

American Commerce is No Friend of Protected Birds

August 21, 2015August 21, 2015 Andrew Larson, CFP®, MBABirds

My wife and I are residents of Sonoma County, California. Sonoma County is home to a rugged Pacific coastline, towering redwood forests, and rolling vineyards. It […]

Who Should Be Appointed ‘UN Special Envoy Against Wildlife Trafficking’?

August 10, 2015September 25, 2015 John M. Sellar OBE FRGSAfrica

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 […]

UN Adopts Historic Resolution to Fight Wildlife Trafficking

July 30, 2015 Rhishja CotaAfrica

Courtesy of TRAFFIC New York, USA, 30 July 2015 — The 69th session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly today adopted a resolution committing […]

World’s Governments are Failing on Protected Areas for Nature

February 2, 2015 Guest BloggerAfrica

Courtesy of Birdlife International A new study has found that while governments are making progress in expanding Protected Area networks, these are failing to provide […]

Transportation and Logistics Sector Joins Fight Against Wildlife Trafficking

January 28, 2015October 16, 2015 TRAFFICAfrica

Bangkok, Thailand, 28th January 2015 — In a groundbreaking global initiative, representatives from the transportation and logistics sector will join wildlife professionals, supply chain experts, […]

Fourth Annual World Pangolin Day is February 21

January 22, 2015January 22, 2015 Rhishja CotaAfrica

World Pangolin Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in February, and this year, the special day falls on February 21, 2015. World Pangolin Day […]

California to Close Ivory and Rhino Horn Trade Loopholes

January 13, 2015 Guest BloggerElephants

Source: California State Assembly (asmdc.org) Sacramento – In response to the global wildlife crisis in which an average of 96 elephants are being slaughtered daily […]