solutions to illegal wildlife trade
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Author: Thuto Moyei
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Outline1. What is Illicit Wildlife Trade2. IWT contraband3. Why IWT is a cause for concern4. What is an Organized Crime5. Why IWT thrives6. Preventative Measures
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What is Illicit Wildlife Trade
• Refers to the commerce of products that are derived from non-domesticated animals or plants usually extracted from their natural environment or raised under control conditions (Wikipedia,2016).
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IWT contraband• live pets• Hunting trophies• Ivory• Sturgeon Caviar (Bushmeat)
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Why IWT is a cause for concern
• Pose an environmental threat• Transnational Security
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What is an Organized CrimeThe UN Convection against Transnational Organized Crime (Article 2a) defines organized crime as (UNODC, 2015)• A group of 3/more people formed
intentionally;• Acting in concert with the aim of
committing at least one crime punishable by at least 4yrs incarceration;
• In order to obtain directly or indirectly a financial or other material benefit.
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Why IWT thrives• Legal loopholes• Resilient consumer demand• Lack of alternative livehoods• Highly skilled Organized Crime
Syndicates
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Preventative Measures• CHAPTER 38:01 - WILDLIFE
CONSERVATION AND NATIONAL PARKS: SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION (previously “FAUNA CONSERVATION”)
• CITIES( 182 members)
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