CITES: news and publications
02 Jul 2008
Poaching gangs blamed for tiger density tumble in Nepal park
A Nepal wildlife reserve that boasted the highest density of tigers in the world is just half a decade later struggling to hold a few remaining tigers.
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30 Jun 2008
Emirates Wildlife Society and Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi enable UAE to stamp out illegal wildlife trade
- EWS- WWF completes CITES training programme to aid customs officials’ in identification and confiscation of endangered wildlife species -
20 May 2008
Therapy needed for medicinal plants
It is well known that there are plants that save lives; the question now is who saves these plants from over- exploitation, habitat loss and a host of other threats. WWF, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and their joint affiliate, the wildlife trade monitoring network TRAFFIC have set up an initiative directed to "Saving Plants that Save Lives and Livelihoods".
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14 Mar 2008
More of Africa urged to boost rhino numbers
After bringing Africa’s black rhinos spectacularly back from the brink of extinction one of the world’s most successful conservation programmes is to celebrate its first decade by seeking to extend its operations to more of Africa.
“What we know from looking back at the last ten years is that sustained conservation can and does work,” says George Kampamba, WWF International’s African Rhino Programme Coordinator.
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13 Feb 2008
India's tigers at risk - census confirms
The long-awaited India Tiger Estimation, released yesterday by the government of India, shows the country more at risk of losing its national symbol to poaching and habitat loss, WWF India said yesterday.
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06 Feb 2008
South Asian nations pledge cooperation on rampant wildlife trade
Kathmandu, Nepal – All eight South Asian nations have agreed to step up cooperation in addressing wildlife trade problems in the area, home to such rare and prized species as tigers, snow leopards, and one-horned rhinoceroses and recognized as one of the prime targets of international organized wildlife crime networks. » Read more
17 Dec 2007
UN protect Irawaddi Dolphin in Mekong
WWF Thailand joined hand with Department of Marine and Coastal Resources to protect Irawaddi dolphins in the Mekong basin.
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21 Nov 2007
Wildlife conservation campaign launched in China
An advertising campaign launched by WWF and TRAFFIC aims to change consumer attitudes about the unsustainable wildlife trade.
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18 Oct 2007
WWF concerned by dolphin export from Solomon Islands to Dubai
Reports indicate that up to 30 live dolphins have been airlifted from the Solomon Islands to Dubai for use in an aquatic water park. WWF and TRAFFIC express concern for their safety and the process in which they were exported.
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28 Aug 2007
Illegal bear and tiger parts seized in Russian Far East
WWF is calling for stronger border controls along the Russian-Sino border following a massive seizure of illegal wildlife products. » Read more
