South Africa’s pro-trade brigade is at it again, and in Episode 43 of the Behind the Schemes podcast we’re scrutinizing the latest rhino horn trade […]
Tag: rhino horn trade
Swaziland Submits Rhino Horn Trade Proposal for COP17
The Kingdom of Swaziland has submitted a last-minute rhino horn trade proposal for consideration at the upcoming Conference of the Parties to CITES, to be […]
Confirmed: No Rhino Horn Trade Proposal from South Africa at CITES CoP17
Wildlife conservationists around the world heaved a collective sigh of relief upon hearing South Africa’s announcement that it will not put forth a rhino horn […]
Rhino Hunting is Not Compatible with Conservation
by David Bilchitz, courtesy of Conservation Action Trust South Africa’s official approach to rhino conservation involves a contradiction. While calling for the protection of rhinos […]
South Africa Rhino Horn Trade Proposal Hidden in DEA Budget
By Andreas Wilson-Späth, courtesy of Conservation Action Trust This week, investigative journalist and author Julian Rademeyer revealed that the decision to submit a rhino horn […]
Rhino Poaching in South Africa Declining, But Still Too Soon to Celebrate
By Adam Cruise, courtesy of Conservation Action Trust South Africa has announced its first decrease in rhino poaching since 2007: “We are pleased to announce […]
South Africa: If You’re a Rhino Owner, Don’t Order the Ferrari Yet
So, the Pretoria High Court has apparently ordered[i] that South Africa’s current ban on trade in rhino horn should be lifted. Some reports indicate that […]
South Africa’s Rhino Horn ‘Trade Feasibility Panel’ Still Undisclosed
by Cindy Tilney, courtesy of Conservation Action Trust On August 12, Minister Edna Molewa announced South Africa’s intention to implement an integrated management strategy to […]
Protestors Demand Hong Kong Museum Removes Rhino Horn and Elephant Ivory
Over 20 protestors gathered outside the Hong Kong Museum of Art on Sunday to picket the inclusion of rhino horn and ivory items in an […]
South Africa: 172 Rhinos Killed in 72 Days
The first quarter of 2014 is shaping up to be a deadly one for South Africa’s rhinos, with at least 172 killed as of March […]