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Collaboration, Capacity-Building and Conservation in East Africa: Rangers Trained on Monitoring the Illegal Killing of Elephants
Singida, 28 March 2025 – The Monitoring the Illegal Killing of Elephants Programme of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES MIKE Programme)...
United Nations explores financing the future of wildlife for World Wildlife Day 2025
Geneva, 17 March 2025 – From Bangkok and Mumbai to Budapest and Abuja, World Wildlife Day 2025 celebrations kicked off this month. Under the theme: "Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in...
International Women's Day Message from CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero
On this International Women's Day, I am proud to stand alongside women worldwide who play a crucial role in the stewardship of our valuable wildlife. As the first woman to...
Join the World Wildlife Day 2025 United Nations Celebration!
The World Wildlife Day 2025 United Nations Celebration will explore how innovative finance can transform conservation efforts while delivering sustainable development outcomes. The high-level event, organized by the Secretariat of...
Joint Statement by the Collaborative Partnership on Sustainable Wildlife Management for World Wildlife Day 2025
Geneva, 3 March 2025 — As we celebrate World Wildlife Day 2025, the Collaborative Partnership on Sustainable Wildlife Management (CPW) - a coalition of thirteen international organizations—reaffirms its commitment to...
ICCWC Showcases Global Efforts to Combat Wildlife Crime at CITES 78th Standing Committee Meeting
Geneva, 13 February 2025 , the 78th meeting of the Standing Committee ( SC78 ) of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (...
CITES Standing Committee holds critical discussions on conservation of endangered species and examines global wildlife trade regulations
Geneva, 20 February 2025 — For the past 50 years, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) has played a unique role in...
78th meeting of the CITES Standing Committee: Closing Remarks by CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero
78th meeting of the CITES Standing Committee Closing Remarks by CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero 8 February 2025, Geneva, Switzerland Excellencies, Distinguished Standing Committee Members, Parties, and observers, Ladies and Gentlemen...
EU, ICCWC, and civil society join forces to combat wildlife crime
Geneva, 7 February 2025 – The European Union (EU) awarded the International Consortium on Combating Wildlife Crime (ICCWC) EUR 27 million to tackle organized crime networks trafficking in wildlife globally...
Nearly 20,000 live animals seized, 365 suspects arrested in largest-ever wildlife and forestry operation
Originally published by INTERPOL and WCO 138 countries and regions join forces to target fauna and flora trafficking worldwide Geneva, 7 February 2025 — Nearly 20,000 live animals, all endangered...
