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This World Wildlife Day 2023, TRAFFIC joins the celebrations of 50 years of CITES and the crucial role of ‘Partnerships for Wildlife Conservation’ in Washington D.C. On this occasion, TRAFFIC looks forward to contributing to the celebrations by showcasing a partnership story from the Himalayan mountains, ultimately addressing also wild-harvesting of CITES-listed Appendix II plant species, Jatamansi Nardostachys jatamansi and the impact this has had on local communities. read full story >

New Delhi – Culminating the Year of the Tiger 2022, and to celebrate 50 years of tiger conservation in India with the launch of Project Tiger in 1973, TRAFFIC and WWF-India have released a new poster campaign, "It's not just about one Tiger" on World Wildlife Day. The posters appeal to protect the tiger and end the illegal wildlife trade. They also highlight the linkages of protecting tigers to protecting ecosystems, culture and heritage, livelihoods and our future. read full story >

Traditional medicine (TM) is one of the oldest health care systems and is a major culture-bound method of healing in developing countries, particularly in Africa. read full story >

Ninety days after the meeting at which they were adopted, the new and amended COP19 Decisions and Resolutions come into effect today. TRAFFIC calls for all involved in the implementation of the Convention to ensure that these commitments are translated into meaningful action on the ground. TRAFFIC also expresses concerns over the delay in implementing some species listings on the Appendices. read full story >

Marine animals or animal derivatives are sold as curiosities or ‘curios’ worldwide but are particularly prevalent in countries with diverse coastlines. read full story >

#WorldPangolinDay2023 New Delhi: Pangolins, reported to be among the most trafficked wild mammals globally, are also targeted for illegal wildlife trade in India. The latest analysis of pangolin seizures in India by TRAFFIC and WWF-India for 2018-2022 found 1203 endemic pangolins poached and trafficked for illicit wildlife trade in 342 seizure incidents. read full story >

Wildlife traffickers may be back to business after a pandemic-induced lull, but the Philippine National Police (PNP) Maritime Group has been hot on their heels seizing close to 200 trafficked wildlife over the past five months. read full story >

TRAFFIC has released an interactive, visual evaluation of the past five years’ work to help reduce the pressure of illegal and unsustainable wildlife trade on biodiversity and enhance the benefits to wildlife conservation and human well-being that derive from trade at sustainable levels. read full story >

A Malaysian court has jailed a local man for a decade, notching a win for the law and underlining the continued threat to wild tigers as the Year of the Tiger draws to a close. read full story >