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New Tool Targets Illegal Wildlife Trade, Aids Conservation

2/5/2025

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CITES Enhances Conservation

CITES has been scrutinized for its heavy reliance on state-led enforcement and neglect of socio-economic factors, despite safeguarding over 40,000 species. As illegal wildlife trade continues to thrive, a groundbreaking decision support tool emerges, designed to customize interventions for specific trade systems, bolstering conservation efforts and uplifting communities dependent on wildlife.

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Nigeria Customs Seizes Smuggled Skins

In a bold move against illegal wildlife trade, the Nigeria Customs Service seized a staggering 4,410 donkey skins valued at N4.2 billion, underscoring serious violations of CITES regulations. This operation, part of the "Swift Sting Operation," also netted contraband worth over N5.4 billion, leading to the arrest of six suspects. The fight against smuggling intensifies as efforts will extend into 2025.

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CITES Enhances Conservation

CITES has been scrutinized for its heavy reliance on state-led enforcement and neglect of socio-economic factors, despite safeguarding over 40,000 species. As illegal wildlife trade continues to thrive, a groundbreaking decision support tool emerges, designed to customize interventions for specific trade systems, bolstering conservation efforts and uplifting communities dependent on wildlife.

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