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Concrete measures agreed to tackle illicit trafficking in Siamese rosewood
Government of Thailand hosts the 2 nd Regional Dialogue on Preventing Illegal Logging and Trade of Siamese Rosewood Geneva, 11 April 2016 - The illegal logging and trafficking of Siamese...
CITES Secretary-General visits Samoa to promote stronger representation in CITES by Pacific island countries and to support enhanced implementation
For use of the media only; not an official document. JOINT PRESS RELEASE CITES Secretary-General visits Samoa to promote stronger representation in CITES by Pacific island countries and to support...
CITES highlights its contribution to sustainable forest management on International Day of Forests 2016
Today is the International Day of Forests. Forests are the most biologically-diverse ecosystems on land, and home to more than 80% of all known terrestrial species of animals and plants...
CITES Secretary-General's statement on outcomes of World Wildlife Day 2016
The global community observed UN World Wildlife Day for the third time on 3 March 2016 with countries and people from right across the globe rallying around the theme “...
Transport sector steps up to fight illicit wildlife trafficking
For use of the media only; not an official document. PRESS RELEASE Transport sector steps up to fight illicit wildlife trafficking Duke of Cambridge uses convening power to bring together...
International Elephant Film Festival Celebrates World’s Best Elephant Films
International Elephant Film Festival Celebrates World’s Best Elephant Films Winners announced at UN Headquarters on World Wildlife Day Geneva/Jackson, WY/New York 4 March 2016 - The Jackson Hole Wildlife Film...
INTERPOL supporting global action on World Wildlife Day
INTERPOL supporting global action on World Wildlife Day LYON, France – INTERPOL is supporting World Wildlife Day as part of the Organization’s continued commitment to law enforcement efforts in promoting...
On World Wildlife Day UN Implores Urgent Action to End Poaching Crisis
For use of the media only; not an official document. JOINT PRESS RELEASE On World Wildlife Day UN Implores Urgent Action to End Poaching Crisis Levels of elephant poaching in...