https://www.fairplanet.org/story/poaching-wildlife-rescue-kenya-hunting/
"Illegal wildlife trafficking and logging have been on the rise in Africa,
fanned by a steady demand for animal products known for their economic,
medicinal and cultural value. A new method developed in Kenya could reverse the
trend.
The global poaching and illegal wildlife trafficking market has been on a
steady rise over the years despite concerted efforts to tame it. The illicit
wildlife market, valued at an estimated USD 20 billion annually, is driven by a
network of organised crime syndicates engaged in poaching and the illegal trade
of wildlife. This market thrives on an unrelenting global demand for wildlife
products coveted for their commercial and medicinal properties.
Meanwhile, the illegal timber trade is estimated at USD 7 billion annually,
accounting for up to 30 per cent of the worldwide wood trade and driven by the
demand for nearly extinct species such as rosewood.
Combined, the illicit wildlife and timber markets are classified as the
fourth-largest global illegal trade after human trafficking, narcotics and
counterfeit products, with up to 100 rangers losing their lives each year to
poachers in their line of duty.
While governments and private sector actors have funded and invested in
numerous interventions to tame the illicit trade, including by stepping up
surveillance, embracing technology and increasing arrests and prosecution of
offenders, the practice has largely continued unabated.
But a new strategy is yielding results, largely thanks to community
involvement. By transforming reformed poachers into conservation advocates,
they can reveal to conservationists the tactics, pathways and tools used in
poaching activities. Environmentalists based in Africa have reported a
significant reduction in poaching incidents and stronger, more empowered
communities following the integration of ex-poachers into conservation
efforts."
Via
Future Crunch:
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https://futurecrunch.com/good-news-tolerance-poland-sanitation-indonesia-restoration-dominican-republic/>
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
