Essays about: "Illegal Wildlife Trade"

Found 5 essays containing the words Illegal Wildlife Trade.

  1. 1. The value of non-human animals: A study of member parties to CITES views of non-human animals’ value connected to the illegal wildlife trade at CoP19

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Helena Tapper; [2023]
    Keywords : CITES; Illegal wildlife trade; CoP19; The Global South; The Global North; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Abstract The illegal wildlife trade (IWT) is the fourth largest global illegal crime, and it threatens the balance of ecosystems, biodiversity, and human security. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is an international treaty, which purpose is to guarantee that international wildlife trade is legal, sustainable, and traceable. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Plight of the Pangolin: Key patterns enabling the illegal wildlife trade of pangolins in Namibia - A multi-perspective case study

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

    Author : Sophie Berstermann; Carina Martens; [2023]
    Keywords : pangolin; illegal wildlife trade; wildlife trafficking; conservation; Namibia; poaching; communities; power; political ecology; social-ecological system; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The pangolin is the most trafficked mammal on earth and is believed to be on the brink of extinction. However, in many affected countries including Namibia, research and conservation efforts do not match their endangered status. READ MORE

  4. 3. Analysing the use of remote sensing & geospatial technology to combat wildlife crime in East and Southern Africa

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Isla Duporge; [2016]
    Keywords : sustainable development; poaching; illegal hunting; environmental crime; remote sensing; green surveillance;

    Abstract : This thesis analyses the use of remote sensing technologies in efforts that seek to combat wildlife crime in East and Southern Africa. Companies and organisations working on the development of remote sensing technology used for anti-poaching efforts, in the study region, are identified through the creation of a database. READ MORE

  5. 4. Countering Illegal Wildlife Trade in Southeast Asia: A Critical Comparison of the Leading Strategies and Their Corresponding Initiatives

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Marin Tournier; [2015]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; Illegal Wildlife Trade; Counter-trafficking; Behavioural Change; Southeast Asia;

    Abstract : This study provides a critical comparison of the leading strategies to mitigate illegal wildlife trade across Southeast Asia, designated in the paper as Enforcement and Awareness initiatives. The purpose of this comparison is to determine the differences and similarities of those initiatives regarding their respective approaches, effectiveness to tackle illegal wildlife trade and influential parameters. READ MORE

  6. 5. Handel med hotade djurarter

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Maria Bornhede; Angelica Nordqvist; Elisabeth Tjärnström; Malou Tranlöv; [2008]
    Keywords : handel; djur; hotade djurarter;

    Abstract : "År 1973, kom ett antal länder överens om att handel inte får vara orsaken till att vilda djur och växter utrotas." http://www.wwf.se/show. READ MORE