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21 Sep
2023

Scaling-up demand reduction for illegal exotic pets and wildlife products in Europe

Brussels, 21 September 2023 – TRAFFIC highlights the crucial role of behavioural science in bolstering demand reduction strategies in alignment with the objectives of the revised EU Action Plan…

19 September 2023

Artisanal fishing in East Africa: An Assessment of Marine Species Traded at East African Artisanal Fish Landing Sites

Following a seven-month photographic survey, TRAFFIC’s Assessment of Marine Species Traded at East African Artisanal Fish Landing Sites report…

7 September 2023

The power of unity: Regional TWIX workshop strengthens East African wildlife law enforcement

Nairobi, Kenya 30 August 2023. TRAFFIC convened a two-day regional workshop that united East African law enforcement officials from Djibouti, Kenya…

31 August 2023

Anti-smuggling Police Gather in Shanghai to strengthen Collaboration in Combating Wildlife Trafficking

Smuggling wild species contraband through Customs is just one of the many routes traffickers take to feed the demand for illegal products. TRAFFIC…

25 August 2023

Guidelines for Risk Assessment in the Utilisation of Medicinal Fauna and Flora

Launched at the 4th China’s Traditional Chinese Medicine Industry Expo, TRAFFIC along with partners have released Guidelines to ensure sustainable…

19 August 2023

No respite for Southeast Asia’s Red Apes

Known for their striking auburn fur, orangutans call the rainforests of Southeast Asia their home. “Orangutan,” a name that translates to “Person of…

10 August 2023

TRAFFIC champions Taskforce on Nature Markets Final Report and Recommendations released today

The Final Report – a culmination of extensive research and collaboration, including from TRAFFIC – presents seven ambitious recommendations including…

2 August 2023

In light of global tiger day, Vietnamese companies take action against illegal wild species consumption

HANOI, 28 July 2023 – 40 Vietnamese company leaders gathered to discuss updating their corporate branding and social responsibilities in favour of…

27 July 2023

The Latin America Chapter: Turning the page on illegal trade in the transport sector

Latin America abounds in biodiversity; a place to witness birds as they flock to the sky in technicolour and become immersed in the indefinable…

20 July 2023

Viet Nam traditional medicine and pharmaceutical companies reject illegal wild species-based ingredients and products

HANOI, 21 July 2023 – Today, 30 Vietnamese traditional medicine, healthcare and pharmaceutical companies are committed to stamping out illegal wild…

16 July 2023

It Is Time To Mainstream Biodiversity To Reach Sustainable Development Goals

As we approach the midpoint to deliver the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, TRAFFIC flags that biodiversity is still not sufficiently…

13 July 2023

A slow song of despair: TRAFFIC experts sound the alarm on lack of management threatening Guitarfish

In an article recently published in Elsevier’s Marine Policy Journal , experts lead author Samantha Sherman and co-author Glenn Sant, pose that all…

12 July 2023

TRAFFIC and MINFOF: Strengthening ties against the trade of wild species in Cameroon

A cause for celebration as TRAFFIC Central Africa Office and the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife (MINFOF) join forces against the trade of wild…