Policy & Legislation

Kenya Takes Firm Stand on Ivory Trade Ahead of CITES COP15 Meeting

Oct 28th, 2009 | By admin | Category: Animal Welfare, Policy & Legislation

The Kenyan government has proposed changes in the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) trade rules ahead of the forthcoming Conference of Parties meeting in March 2011 in Qatar.
Supported by several other African governments the Kenyan government hope to block any attempts by other countries to gain CITES [...]

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Bush Meat Trade: The role of Politics, International law and economic hardship?

Apr 20th, 2009 | By admin | Category: ANAW Highlights, Policy & Legislation

Bush meat trade coupled with poaching for game trophies are threatening wildlife conservation now more than ever before. In 8 de-snaring operations over a one year period, ANAW team lifted 1021 wire snares and arrested 13 bush meat poachers in various wildlife areas. The de-snaring team also found 56 carcasses 32 of which were fresh. [...]

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