Join 12 expert speakers from Australia, China, India, Kenya, Norway, the UK & USA discussing how civil society has contributed towards the creation, evolution & implementation of CITES When: 2 March 14.30-16.00 CET Details/register: bit.ly/3IunzNZ ADM Capital Foundation #CITES50

‘CITES Growing Role in International Shark Conservation.' Joint guest article for IISD SDGs with Daniel Kachelriess, where we explore the history of #CITES #sharks listings, their effectiveness & look ahead 50 years #CITES50. In Memoriam. Fabio H. V. Hazin bit.ly/3kqs7f1

There will be lots of events to mark #CITES 50th Birthday in March, but this is one not to miss

Don't forget to register! 👉 Webinar on CITES and the role of civil society 📅 2 March, 2:30-4:00 pm CET Register here: admcf.org/cites-webinar/ CITES Ivonne Higuero ADM Capital Foundation ADMCF Wildlife Sue Lieberman WCS ipbes EU Environment

The financial scandal - named after a 2019 Wikileaks release called the "Fishrot Files" - stretches from Namibia to Iceland It's all about fish quotas - not an immediately obvious source of corruption, but they can be very lucrative..🐟💸 bbc.com/news/world-afr…

We received a report from a volunteer about a man selling a #raptor on the roadside ENV gave the info to the FPD who made it to the site within 20 minutes! They immediately released the crested serpent #eagle and the seller signed a commitment to obey #wildlife protection law

Global Frogleg trade- an issue that people need to be much more aware of;with both zoonotic implications, and impacts on species survival-more data is needed on trade & populations Great to have @markauliya and Pro Wildlife spearheading this project nationalgeographic.com/animals/articl…

[OPERATION] HK authorities mounted a joint operation with the SPCA Hong Kong to combat the illegal use of hunting appliances. A total of 11 cage traps were found and removed from a hillside area near Po Lam Estate, Tseung Kwan O. One leopard cat was rescued. info.gov.hk/gia/general/20…

Excited to be at the #CouncilofEurope in Strasbourg to represent the Global Initiative to #EndWildlifeCrime at the 1st meeting of the Committee of experts on the Protection of the Environment through Criminal Law 🇫🇷

#BREAKING: A Disney product sold in Hong Kong features a plush toy in a non-reusable plastic bottle that critics say goes against its own green pledges. The entertainment giant pledges to design packaging for reuse, recycling or composting. sc.mp/toq1?utm_sourc… via @scmpnews

Hong Kong’s illegal wildlife trade is flourishing despite the enactment of tougher laws aimed at shutting down syndicates , with local authorities failing to use any of their new powers. Alex Astrid ADMCF Wildlife ADM Capital Foundation hkalpo.com/newsandblogs/h…

The GENeva Environment Network is at the #CITESSC77 side event on "Strengthening the International Legal Framework against #Wildlife Trafficking" which will tackle the potential of an additional protocol to UNTOC.

CITES End Wildlife Crime Misión del Perú en Ginebra Malawi Mission Geneva WCS Wildlife Justice Commission Born Free Foundation UNODC Environment Team UN Office on Drugs & Crime ICCWC While CITES is a catalyst, it was never designed to combat #wildlife crime, says Jon Scanlon of End Wildlife Crime. He presented the status of discussions on a possible new int'l legal instrument to combat wildlife trafficking, through an additional protocol in UN against Organized Crime.

CITES End Wildlife Crime Misión del Perú en Ginebra Malawi Mission Geneva WCS Wildlife Justice Commission Born Free Foundation UNODC Environment Team UN Office on Drugs & Crime ICCWC UN against Organized Crime "Wildlife trafficking has become one of the world's largest and most destructive criminal activities." H.E. Amb. Caroline Bwanali Muss of #Malawi emphasizes the support for a fourth protocol under UN against Organized Crime dealing with serious forms of transnational and organized crimes.

CITES End Wildlife Crime Misión del Perú en Ginebra Malawi Mission Geneva WCS Wildlife Justice Commission Born Free Foundation UNODC Environment Team UN Office on Drugs & Crime ICCWC UN against Organized Crime "While the problem continued to escalate, our int'l legal framework stayed the same. Stakeholders referred to CITES, but it does not oblige States to criminalize wildlife crime." H.E. Amb. Romy Tincopa emphasizes the commitment #Peru has taken to address #wildlife trafficking.

CITES ICCWC IISD Earth Negotiations Bulletin UNODC Environment Team IUCN ipbes UN Biodiversity IPPC | International Plant Protection Convention United Nations Geneva Ivonne Higuero World Organisation for Animal Health End Wildlife Crime Misión del Perú en Ginebra WCS Wildlife Justice Commission Born Free Foundation Malawi Mission Geneva Romy Tincopa 🦜 Find highlights of the #CITESSC77 side event, Strengthening the International Legal Framework against #Wildlife Trafficking, in the thread below ⤵️ x.com/GENetwork/stat…

CITES End Wildlife Crime Misión del Perú en Ginebra Malawi Mission Geneva WCS Wildlife Justice Commission Born Free Foundation UNODC Environment Team UN Office on Drugs & Crime ICCWC UN against Organized Crime "Wildlife crime is not a victimless crime It is also harming local communities, and undermining governments." Sue Lieberman of WCS reflects on the necessity to see #wildlife trafficking from the perspective of organized crime of flora, fauna, and fungi.

The APC Policy Clinic is back with panel discussion, "Engaging with CITES: How it can help you to help #wildlife - Examples, tools & tips for NGOs" 📅Nov 24 ⏲️ 19:00 HKT 📕More info tinyurl.com/yh4js3pw ✍️Register asiaforanimals.com/policy-clinic-… #endangeredspecies #conservation

The nexus between wildlife crime and the climate crisis—explained by my good friend John E. Scanlon AO. #COP28UAE

The astonishing scale, nature and consequences of illegal #wildlife trade across the globe mean that it should be put on the agenda of the climate club, as well as biodiversity, heard a panel at #COP28 on Saturday. bit.ly/3Rg3qOS