I recently completed an analysis for TRAFFIC International to describe trends in the illegal ivory trade from 1996 – 2014. These results are being presented this week at the CITES Standing Committee as part of the document on “Elephant conservation, illegal killing and ivory trade” (in particular see Figures 5-9). Clearly, it is the results that are […]
Enhancing the Elephant Trade Information System
Objectives The Elephant Trade Information System (ETIS), monitors the illegal ivory trade. It is one of two global monitoring systems for elephants under CITES (Convention for International Trade in Endangered Species). ETIS is managed by TRAFFIC International and aims to: assess illicit trade in ivory and other elephant products, establish trends over time determine whether […]
Food security in and around Savé Valley Conservancy
Background The Savé Valley Conservancy (SVC) is a collaboratively-managed wildlife area in the south east of Zimbabwe. It was created in 1991 from 18 former cattle ranches. On its creation a double 350km perimeter game fence was constructed, 14 species reintroduced and a security system of ranch-based anti-poaching teams was established to control illegal hunting. […]
