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Why the new UN resolution to fight illegal wildlife trade is historic

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Submitted by susan on Fri, 2015-08-07 13:57

Just weeks before countries meet to finalise the Sustainable Development Goals, the UN has adopted a resolution that calls upon countries to collectively fight against wildlife crime and put an end to the global poaching crisis. The resolution encourages the development of sustainable and alternative livelihoods for communities affected by illicit wildlife trade.

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Wildlife
Illegal Trade
Poaching
Wildlife Trade
CITES
Legislation
Benefit Sharing
United Nations
Name of the Journal: 
Down to Earth
Author: 
Kiran Pandey
Main Topic: 
Wildlife
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External URL: 
http://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/why-the-new-un-resolution-to-fight-illegal-wildlife-trade-is-historic-50667
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Publication Date: 
05/08/2015