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Cautious welcome to news that elephant poaching is on the decline
Manage episode 423665891 series 2825639
A new report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime has revealed that elephant poaching is on the decline. The reduction of cases has been linked to the closure of key domestic ivory markets which has significantly reduced demand . On the supply side, the conviction of high-level traffickers across Africa and Asia has limited the flow of illegal ivory. Wildlife organisation - Wild Africa Fund - has welcomed the news of the decline in elephant poaching but warns that the threat to Africa's elephants persists and says efforts must continue in reporting wildlife crime and saying NO to poaching. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Wild Africa Fund CEO and co- founder Peter Knights
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Manage episode 423665891 series 2825639
A new report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime has revealed that elephant poaching is on the decline. The reduction of cases has been linked to the closure of key domestic ivory markets which has significantly reduced demand . On the supply side, the conviction of high-level traffickers across Africa and Asia has limited the flow of illegal ivory. Wildlife organisation - Wild Africa Fund - has welcomed the news of the decline in elephant poaching but warns that the threat to Africa's elephants persists and says efforts must continue in reporting wildlife crime and saying NO to poaching. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Wild Africa Fund CEO and co- founder Peter Knights
2197 afleveringen
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