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"Wildlife crime continues to pose a significant threat to biodiversity, local
and national economies, as well as national and international security. The
illicit trafficking of wildlife not only endangers countless species but also
undermines the stability of ecosystems and jeopardizes the livelihoods of
communities worldwide. Recognizing the severity of this issue, ten leading
organizations have joined forces to combat illegal wildlife trafficking through
increasing awareness and vigilance across global supply chains.
Maritime traffic, in particular, remains vulnerable to the trafficking of
illegal goods. With the vast volume of trade carried by sea, the demand for
faster, just-in-time deliveries, and the increasing complexity of intermodal
supply chains, criminals increasingly exploit weaknesses in global maritime
supply chains to traffic contraband items.
Ten international organizations have joined forces in the fight against illegal
wildlife trafficking in an initiative led by the World Shipping Council,
supported by the United Nations Development Program, Global Environment
Facility, and Global Wildlife Program, in collaboration with TRAFFIC and World
Wildlife Fund. The initiative is co-sponsored by BIC, Global Shippers Forum,
International Fund for Animal Welfare, and TT Club. Together, they have
produced practical guidelines for all supply chain participants, with advice on
measures to take, questions to ask to help identify the criminal wildlife
trade, and guidance on reporting suspicious activities. An accompanying “Red
Flags” document serves as a daily reference for all individuals involved in the
supply chain."
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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
