CITES

#WildlifeTradeTuesdays | African #rosewood (specifically, Pterocarpus erinaceus) faces multiple threats, including uncontrolled and illegal harvesting for high value #timber. 🪵🌳 Because P. erinaceus is listed in CITES Appendix II, international trade in the species is closely controlled to ensure that such trade is not detrimental to its survival in the wild. Learn how CITES approaches #sustainable trade and harvest of rosewoods ➡️ https://lnkd.in/edTJGb_w TRAFFIC

Range States of Pterocarpus erinaceus are in #Cameroon 🇨🇲 this week to develop non-detriment findings and legal acquisition findings for this #Africanrosewood species. 🌳🪵 These scientific findings are vital for ensuring that trade in this tree species remains sustainable, legal and traceable, in accordance with CITES regulations. Learn more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eQenzcVm

Read about the achievements of countries to combat #wildlifecrime with #ICCWC support across 2023 ➡️ https://bit.ly/3MfPMcn    Thank you to the generous support of our donors for making this work possible.   #TogetherAgainstWildlifeCrime 

It’s time we work hand-in-hand with nature, not against it. Investing in “Nature-based Solutions” is an important path towards a thriving, sustainable future, #ForPeopleForPlanet.

CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero outlines some of the ways in which CITES Parties demonstrated their commitment to enhance efforts to combat wildlife crime with #ICCWC support. 🌎 Read more about this in our 2023 annual report ➡ bit.ly/3MfPMcn #TogetherAgainstWildlifeCrime

The CITES-MIKE Programme-MIKE network in #Africa spans 69 MIKE sites across 32 elephant range States with different species, ensuring comprehensive monitoring and conservation of African elephants. Use our interactive map 🗺️ to learn about the range States in our #Africa network: https://lnkd.in/e4FnDmu9 #CITESMIKE #DataForElephants #ElephantMonitoring #DataDrivenConservation European Union

#WildlifeCrime and corruption must be met with consequences. Airport staff convicted and sentenced after exploiting their positions to facilitate wildlife crime. ⚖️ ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eUp_pbtN

Today, we celebrate these magnificent creatures and the power of collaborative dedication to #elephantconservation! Based on the analysis published in 2022, elephant populations at MIKE sites across Africa and Asia are experiencing reduced poaching pressure—some of the lowest levels we've seen in years.    Since 2002, the CITES-MIKE Programme has measured the Proportion of Illegally Killed Elephants (PIKE), which is the number of illegally killed elephants found divided by the total number of elephant carcasses encountered, aggregated by MIKE site and year. The news on reduced poaching pressure is a testament to the hard work of everyone involved, from rangers and local communities to international conservation bodies.   The MIKE team is currently undertaking the analysis of the 2023 data, which will soon provide insights into whether or not the downward poaching trend continues.   #CITESMIKE #DataForElephants #ElephantMonitoring #DataDrivenConservation European Union

A reopened investigation by Argentinian authorities has exposed a #wildlifecrime trafficking network and resulted in multiple arrests for crimes involving #CITES-listed species, including jaguar, puma and collared peccary 🐾🚨 Más información ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eEBaJPEq

Read about the achievements of countries in combating wildlife crime with #ICCWC support! 📒 ➡ https://bit.ly/3MfPMcn Thank you to the generous support of our donors for making this work possible 🇪🇺 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇲🇨 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 #TogetherAgainstWildlifeCrime CITES, INTERPOL, UNODC, The World Bank, World Customs Organization