From Eels To Pangolins To Rosewood, Every Country Affected By Wildlife Trafficking

The 2020 World Wildlife Crime Report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime highlights the global problem of wildlife trafficking.

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The EU has announced a revised Action Plan to combat illegal wildlife trafficking.

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The revised plan includes a focus on reducing consumer demand for illegally trafficked wildlife through tracking and preventing illegal trade.

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Strong legal policies against trafficking and increased enforcement of regulations will also be emphasized.

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The plan calls for strengthening global partnerships between source, consumer, and transit countries to combat trafficking.

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The EU plays a key role in tackling wildlife trafficking, as the value of illegal wildlife trade in the EU is estimated to be at least €4.7 million in 2019.

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Illegal wildlife trade can lead to biodiversity loss and extinction of certain species, and also has negative socio-economic consequences for local communities.

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The revised Action Plan is in success of the plan will depend on integration and consistency between actions taken at different points in the trade chain.

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The success of the plan will depend on integration and consistency between actions taken at different points in the trade chain.

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