protecting natural biodiversity, supporting sustainable development
Wildlife trade is one of the world's most pressing conservation challenges, affecting hundreds of millions of people and thousands of wildlife species. TRAFFIC is a leading non-governmental organisation working globally on trade in wild animals and plants in the context of both biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.
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focus wildlife trade issues
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pangolin trade
The world's most trafficked mammal; 1 million poached in a decade. At current trends, many face extinction in the wild
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trade in rhino horn
Three rhinos are poached each day. Highly organised criminal syndicates are funnelling rhino horn to Asian markets ...
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elephants and ivory trade
20,000 elephants are still being killed each year. Demand for ivory continues to threaten their long term survival ...
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timber trade
Illegal and unsustainable logging is destroying priceless rainforests. We're working to stop the destruction ...
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shark and ray trade
Unregulated fisheries and rampant over-exploitation is decimating many populations of sharks and rays ...
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news and reports from the world of wildlife trade
Latest reports from the field:
explore our latest reports, studies and assessments of global wildlife trade, available to view online or download. Please contact us should you require a printed copy.
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LEARNING CENTRE
Explore our training, courses, and capacity-building resources for all stakeholders working on wildlife trade issues.
WILDLIFE TRADE PORTAL
Explore our free database of wildlife trade seizures, data visualisations, and trade maps.
We want a world where wildlife trade conserves wild species, habitats, AND CONTRIBUTES TO SUSTAINABLE HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Rick Scobey, Executive Director
