Tomorrow, the 18th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Interna-tional Trade in Endangered Wild Species of Fauna and Flora (CITES CoP18) will begin in Geneva. African elephants are at the heart of the debate. For Fondation Franz Weber (FFW), it is clear that...
By FONDATION FRANZ WEBER Unfortunately, the export of African elephant calves to zoos and circuses throughout the world is extensive – the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) allows for such transactions. Young...
By FONDATION FRANZ WEBER In the seven years between 2007 and 2014, Africa lost a third of its elephants, mostly due to the insatiable demand for ivory. If African elephants continue to be killed at this rate, the species could be extinct in the wild within a decade....
Agenda features wildlife crime, rhinos, rosewood, eels, sharks, “big cats,” etc Geneva, 7 August 2019 – The 183 Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) will adopt decisions and resolutions to expand and...
D.C. Councilmember Mary M. Cheh leads effort to stop wildlife trafficking in the District WHAT:A press conference revealing the findings and footage from an undercover investigation at multiple locations in Washington, D.C., where ivory is sold.Leading experts...
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Dear Governor Koike: New York City has long enjoyed a close relationship with Tokyo, and our two cities are known around the world as leaders in nearly every industry. It is because of our enduring partnership and shared global influence that I write to you today to...
Victoria Falls, June 23, 2019 Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government;Honourable Ministers Responsible for Wildlife from our respective countries;Other Honourable Ministers;The African Union Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture, Ambassador Joseph...
Nairobi/Victoria Falls, 23 June 2019 - Heads of State, business leaders, technical experts and community representatives will gather in Zimbabwe's Victoria Falls from 23-25 June for the Africa Wildlife Economy Summit, which aims to radically change the way the...
By NSPCA Following the arrival of two new elephants at the Johannesburg Zoo last week, the National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) has received footage of the zoo’s elephant, Lammie, with a dart attached to her rump in spite of health concerns. The NSPCA has expressed...