As delegates prepare for the 3rd Asia Ministerial Conference on Tiger Conservation, from April 12 to 14 in New Delhi, we the undersigned urge Ministers […]
Category: Southern Asia
Corruption – Are We Targeting the Right People?
I spent a very interesting day in February at a meeting convened by Transparency International, WWF and DICE (Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology at […]
China Requests ‘Gift’ of Rhinos from Nepal [UPDATED]
Disconcerting news from Nepal: Economic superpower China has asked for a pair of rhinos and it seems struggling Nepal has no choice but to oblige. […]
Combating Wildlife Crime: “A cynic is a man who …
“A cynic is a man who, when he smells flowers, looks around for a coffin.” (H.L. Mencken) I imagine some readers of my posts must […]
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 […]
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 […]