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WWF: Refrain From Buying Illegal Wildlife During Chinese New Year
During the Chinese New Year period, WWF urges people not to purchase and consume illegal wildlife products, nor accept them as gifts during gatherings.
IUCN Scientists Release List Of World’s 100 Most Threatened Species
For the first time ever, scientists from the IUCN Species Survival Commission have identified 100 of the most threatened animals, plants, and fungi on the planet.
Wild Birds ‘Smuggled’ From Solomon Islands To SE Asia
A new study has revealed that tens of thousands of wild birds exported from the Solomon Islands have been laundered into the global wildlife trade by declaring them as captive-bred.
‘Giant Panda Friendly’ Medicinal Plant Harvesting Project Wins Equator Prize
A project to promote sustainable harvesting of wild medicinal plants in the mountains of China’s Upper Yangtze ecoregion has won the prestigious Equator Prize 2012.
App To Tackle Wildlife Trafficking In Cambodia
A new iPhone app has been launched to help tourists make responsible choices about their purchases while on holiday in Cambodia.
TRAFFIC Launches Sustainable Wild Medicinal Plant Project In Vietnam
TRAFFIC has launched its first project in Vietnam to protect plants that rural communities rely upon for traditional medicine.
TRAFFIC: Loris Trade Not So Slow In Jakarta
Despite global efforts to halt the growing demand for slow lorises as exotic pets, the primates continue to be offered for sale in Jakarta markets.
WWF India Distributes Poster On 12 Illegally-Traded Native Parrot Species
In order to put an end to the illegal bird trade, TRAFFIC India with support from WWF-India has produced a poster entitled “Parrots of India in Illegal Trade."
Japanese-India Exchange To Promote Sustainable Trade In Medicinal Plants
Representatives from leading herbal companies in Japan visited India to learn about sustainable practices for plant harvesting and collection.
Happy Chinese New Year! Consumers Urged To Be Selective During New Year Festivities
Happy Chinese New Year! Consumers are urged to be especially vigilant in the lead up to Chinese New Year to minimize their consumption of threatened wildlife species.
