Insects face calamitous habitat loss
Unless nations act fast, habitat loss could rob half of all insects of over half their habitat. Other creatures, too, could suffer in a...
CITES annual meeting to tackle pressing wildlife issues and assess compliance with international commitments
In a packed agenda for this week-long meeting, the CITES Standing Committee will discuss progress made in: tackling poaching of African elephants; adopting tighter...
New Partnership to Promote Global Conservation of Migratory Birds
Three leading bird conservation organizations today announced an innovative partnership to boost awareness of the plight of migratory birds around the globe. The new...
Conservation Futures aims to drive radical new thinking on biodiversity
Humanity’s relationship with nature has changed profoundly as civilization has evolved and societies have become increasingly urbanized and globalized. Our demand for natural resources...
A Growing Alarm for the World’s Migratory Species
New UN report shows global decline worsening as governments prepare for critical wildlife summit
Across continents and oceans, billions of wild animals move each year...
The elephant in the room: Addressing Corruption Linked to Wildlife, Forest and Fisheries Crime
CITES Secretary-General's remarks at the side event on Addressing Corruption Linked to Wildlife, Forest and Fisheries Crime, Vienna, Austria.7th session of the Conference of...