EPI Foundation Elephant Protection Initiative has expressed strong opposition to reopening domestic #ivory markets, as proposed in #SouthAfrica 's Draft National #Biodiversity Economy Strategy, & suggests an alternative approach to holistic #elephant conservation
See statement bit.ly/49Ef0KW

Have you heard of One Health❓It’s a relationship between humans, animals, plants & the environment. It relies on the understanding of how human actions & policies could affect animal, plant & environment health & how it impacts humans as a result. ➡️bit.ly/40oYtHz
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📢Happening soon - Friday 19 April 2024!

Join us for a series of regional webinars on avian influenza and protected areas.

AI is causing significant mortality of wild birds and mammals, requiring authorities to take action to curb its spread.

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EPI Foundation Elephant Protection Initiative has expressed strong opposition to reopening domestic #ivory markets, as proposed in #SouthAfrica 's Draft National #Biodiversity Economy Strategy, & suggests an alternative approach to holistic #elephant conservation
See statement bit.ly/49Ef0KW

Elephants are magnificent animals. They are cherished across the world and play a unique ecological role, but 2014 was a bleak time in African #ElephantConservation , with the #ivory trade rampant in many regions.

At the time, 5 African member states met in #London and made a…

There’s no way these cute, spiny creatures are all sold legally

This 2019 article is more relevant now than ever as wildlife continues to be laundered into the international market, falsely declared as captive-bred.

#wildlifetrade #crime
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🌍 Desertification and Drought Day 2024 is fast approaching!

Planning an event with your organization or in your community? Add it to our virtual map and share it with the world 🗺️

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#DesertificationAndDroughtDay

A #OneHealth approach is pivotal to prevent pandemics, mitigating zoonotic outbreaks & spillover from animals to humans.

Including it in the #PandemicAgreement in Article 4 would provide communities vital tools for averting disease outbreaks. #INB9

Global Initiative to #EndWildlifeCrime is delighted to welcome PeaceParksFoundation Foundation as its 37th International Champion. Peace Parks does extraordinary work in transfrontier conservation in southern #Africa
More on our Champions at endwildlifecrime.org ADM Capital Foundation

Great to update the 37 Global Initiative to #EndWildlifeCrime International Champion organisations on progress. EWC supports States in advancing discussions on a new global agreement to tackle wildlife trafficking & including primary prevention in the World Health Organization (WHO) #PamdemicAgreement

Global Initiative to #EndWildlifeCrime is delighted to welcome PeaceParksFoundation Foundation as its 37th International Champion. Peace Parks does extraordinary work in transfrontier conservation in southern #Africa
More on our Champions at endwildlifecrime.org ADM Capital Foundation

Global Initiative to #EndWildlifeCrime is delighted to welcome Taronga Conservation Society Australia as its latest International Champion! #Taronga cares for confiscated & rescued #wildlife & develops cutting-edge technology to combat wildlife trafficking endwildlifecrime.org

Great to update the 37 Global Initiative to #EndWildlifeCrime International Champion organisations on progress. EWC supports States in advancing discussions on a new global agreement to tackle wildlife trafficking & including primary prevention in the World Health Organization (WHO) #PamdemicAgreement

Global Initiative to #EndWildlifeCrime is delighted to welcome Taronga Conservation Society Australia as its latest International Champion! #Taronga cares for confiscated & rescued #wildlife & develops cutting-edge technology to combat wildlife trafficking endwildlifecrime.org

🎉🎂 HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY, JANE! 🎂🎉

From your groundbreaking observations of chimpanzees to your current work as a global conservation advocate, you inspire hope and transform it into action 💚 Here's to your special day, filled with love, laughter, and endless inspiration!

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Ms. Astrid Schomaker as the Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).

We congratulate Ms. Schomaker and welcome her in her new role.

Read more: un.org/sg/en/content/…

The recognition of environmental rights has accelerated, including the United Nations General Assembly’s resolution on the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment.

Explore more about the global landscape of environmental rule of law here: unep.org/resources/publ…

Around 5 new human diseases appear every year. 3 of them are of animal origin. Because human, animal and environmental health is so closely bound, it is imperative that we employ a #OneHealth approach to combat the health challenges of today.

The #UNGA has declared 15 November as the International Day for the Prevention of and Fight Against All Forms of Transnational Organized Crime.

This crucial step is an opportunity to raise awareness and improve global cooperation to combat these crimes.