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Southern Africa holds the rest of Africa to ransom over ivory trade
South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe are pushing instead to establish a process for an international trade in ivory – in opposition to the rest of Africa. Read more › The post Southern Africa holds the...
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Why you should vote to stop trade in African grey parrots
Sign this petition and help to save thousands of wild African grey parrots! Read more › The post Why you should vote to stop trade in African grey parrots appeared first on Africa Geographic.
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What can we expect from South Africa at CoP17?
With a huge range of pressing issues to be addressed, find out what lies in store this year at the Conference of the Parties for CITES. Read more › The post What can we expect from South Africa at...
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Ex secretary-general of CITES calls for conservationists to support...
Swiss-based hunting and ‘sustainable use’ lobbyist refers to those in the conservation industry as "eco-colonialists" and “arrogant, paternalistic imperialists”. Read more › The post Ex...
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A nail campaign highlights the absurdity of the illegal wildlife trade
Kilogrammes of nail clippings are being collected to present at CoP16, with the aim of highlighting the need to educate people about the lack of benefits of horn, ivory and bones. Read more › The post...
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The legal racketeering of ivory
Are discussions costing more than actions when it comes to saving the elephant from extinction? Read more › The post The legal racketeering of ivory appeared first on Africa Geographic.
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Ivory trade mechanism rejected in heated debate at CITES conference
Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe's recommendation for the adoption of a Decision-Making Mechanism for a future trade in ivory is roundly rejected by parties at CITES CoP17. Read more › The post Ivory...
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Demand for rhino horn outstrips global supply
A new study highlights that even the global rhino population of just under 30,000 individuals is not nearly enough to meet demand if rhino horn trade is legalised. Read more › The post Demand for rhino...
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Do or die – deciding the pangolin’s fate at CoP17
To date the pangolin has remained under the radar of mainstream conservation campaigns, but the pangolin’s plight is indeed a global one. Read more › The post Do or die – deciding the pangolin’s fate...
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Global trade in African grey parrots banned
Delegates at a global wildlife conference on Sunday voted to ban international trade in African grey parrots, one of the world's most trafficked birds. Read more › The post Global trade in African grey...
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Countries fail to agree on complete ban to protect African lions from global...
The 182 countries at the Johannesburg summit did reach a compromise, banning only the trade in bones, teeth and claws from wild lions. Read more › The post Countries fail to agree on complete ban to...
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CITES votes against strongest protection for elephants
CITES meeting blocks proposal for ban on all trade of ivory from four southern African countries. Read more › The post CITES votes against strongest protection for elephants appeared first on Africa...
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It’s a no for Swaziland rhino horn trade proposal
CITES delegates vote overwhelmingly to protect rhinos by rejecting a proposal to legalise the rhino horn trade submitted by Swaziland. Read more › The post It’s a no for Swaziland rhino horn trade...
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CITES CoP17 – Africa in a nutshell
A brief summary of the main decisions taken at CITES CoP17 that affect African wildlife species. Read more › The post CITES CoP17 – Africa in a nutshell appeared first on Africa Geographic.
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Video: Johannesburg market sells illegal wildlife products
Footage emerges of body parts of endangered species being sold in a South African muthi market, highlighting "how little is actually being done on the ground" in spite of CITES' intellectual...
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CITES: observations from a young Honorary Wildlife Warden
A honorary wildlife warden bears witness to the verdict at CoP17 that denies Africa's elephants any hope. Read more › The post CITES: observations from a young Honorary Wildlife Warden appeared first...
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Lions poisoned for bones on border of Kruger
Shock poaching of lions and vultures near the border of Kruger National Park raises questions about CITES' lion bone trade loophole. Read more › The post Lions poisoned for bones on border of Kruger...
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Cheetahs on the edge
Cheetahs are often overlooked whilst on safari. However, their species is incredibly unique and their population is facing tough times as they become more endangered. Read more › The post Cheetahs on...
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Breaking: State Security Minister allegedly involved in rhino poaching syndicate
State Security Minister David Mahlobo has allegedly been hanging out with a Chinese organised crime figure who traffics rhino horns and openly brags about bribing South African justice and immigration...
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Zimbabwe wants to sell ivory stockpile to China
A Zimbabwean minister wants to sell her country’s supposed US$10 billion ivory stockpile to China using a possible international legal loophole. Read more › The post Zimbabwe wants to sell ivory...
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