Illicit Wildlife Trade. A Global Review

Academic Paper , 2017 , 21 Pages , Grade: 9.0

Business economics - Trade and Distribution

Illicit Wildlife Trade refers to the commerce of products that are derived from non-domesticated animals or plants usually extracted from their natural environment or raised under control conditions.

“lllicit wildlife trafficking” describes any environment-related crime that involves the illegal trade, smuggling, poaching, capture or collection of endangered species, protected wildlife (including animals and plants that are subject to harvest quotas and regulated by permits), derivatives or products thereof.

Poaching has traditionally been defined as the illegal hunting or capturing of wild animals, usually associated with land use rights. And Game cropping is defined as the taking of animals from a wild herd in numbers that will not endanger the viability of the wild population

Most of the trade in wildlife is legal and provides much-needed revenue to range areas or source countries, many of which are located in developing countries or countries with economies in transition. However, according to Zimmerman, “The black market in illegal wildlife is now the second largest in the world—ranking only behind the trade in illegal drugs.” Therefore, the illegal trade, according to Cook et al, not only threatens survival and conservation of endangered species but also offers high rewards and low risks to those involved.

Table of Content

CHAPTER ONE
1.1 INTRODUCTION
1.2 The Extent of the Illegal Trade
1.3 The Activities
1.4 Economic Value of Illegal Wildlife Trade

CHAPTER TWO
2.1 Overview of Illicit Trade in Wildlife
2.2 Regional overviews
2.3 Major Illegal Wildlife Products and Markets
2.3.1 Rhino horn
2.3.2 IVORY

CHAPTER THREE
3.1 Causes of Illicit Wildlife Trade
3.2 The Contributing Factors
3.3 Implications of Illicit Wildlife Trade
3.3.1 Implications for Natural Wealth, Environment and Biodiversity
3.3.2 Implications for Global Health
3.3.3 Implications for Social and Economic Development
3.3.4 Implications for National and International Security

CHAPTER FOUR
4.1 Efforts Made To Tackle Illegal Wildlife Trade
4.1.1 Combating the Illegal Trade in African Elephant Ivory with DNA Forensics
4.1.2 Global Efforts to Stop Illicit Wildlife Trade
4.2 Ongoing Efforts to Stop Illicit Wildlife Trade.
4.2.1 Law Enforcement Training On Ivory Seizures in East Africa
4.2.2. Mobile Tiger Patrols in Sumatra, Indonesia
4.3. Way Out Of Illicit Wildlife Trade
4.3.1 Awareness and Education
4.3.2. Enforcement

CONCLUSION

REFERENCES

• College: Osun State University
• Grade: 9.0
• Author: Babajide Baaniya (Author)
• Publication Year: 2017
• Pages: 21
• Catalog Number: V412639
• ISBN (eBook): 9783668663909
• ISBN (Book): 9783668663916
• Language: English
• Tags: illicit, wildlife, trade