Global Conservationists Fight Illegal Trade In Wildlife

Global conservation, transport and logistics organisations have banded together to tackle the illegal trade in wildlife – an industry that is estimated to be worth US$19 billion (€17 billion).

The United for Wildlife transport taskforce has agreed on measures to combat the illegal wildlife trade. These include the sharing of information; adopting practical measures to stop the transportation of illegal wildlife products; and a common determination to tackle the illegal trade, according to online magazine Supply Management.

“We all need to work together to tackle the issue and only by partnership can we succeed for the long term. Promoting greater awareness and vigilance within the maritime sector, port operators, customs organisations, customers and suppliers, and encouraging greater co-operation are key,” DP World chairman, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, was quoted by Supply Management as saying.

Other members of the task force include the International Air Transport Association, Emirates Airline, Kenya Airways, Maersk, COSCO Container Lines, DHL and the World Customs Organisation.