ICCWC Showcases Global Efforts to Combat Wildlife Crime at CITES 78th Standing Committee Meeting
The 78th meeting of the Standing Committee ( SC78 ) of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora ( CITES ) took place in Geneva from 3 - 8 February 2025. During SC78, the International Consortium on Combating Wildlife Crime ( ICCWC ) reported on progress with the implementation of its work and hosted two events. Representatives from Parties and ICCWC partner organizations highlighted the importance of international collaboration and the collection and use
EU, ICCWC, and civil society join forces to combat wildlife crime
Geneva, 7 February 2025 - The European Union (EU) awarded the International Consortium on Combating Wildlife Crime (ICCWC) €27 million to tackle organized crime networks trafficking in wildlife globally and reduce the demand driving this illicit trade, in collaboration with civil society organizations. The new initiative, GUARD Wildlife - G lobal U nited A ction to R educe and D ismantle Organized Wildlife Crime – aims to conserve endangered species and biodiversity for future generations. The project will be implemented
Nearly 20,000 live animals seized, 365 suspects arrested in largest-ever wildlife and forestry operation
Nearly 20,000 live animals seized, 365 suspects arrested in largest-ever wildlife and forestry operation 138 countries and regions join forces to target fauna and flora trafficking worldwide Originally published by INTERPOL and WCO Nearly 20,000 live animals, all endangered or protected species, have been seized in a global operation against wildlife and forestry trafficking networks, jointly coordinated by INTERPOL and the World Customs Organization (WCO). Operation Thunder 2024 (11 November – 6 December) brought together police, customs, border control, forestry
International Forum on Combating Money Laundering and Transnational Organized Crimes: Opening Ceremony Keynote by CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero
International Forum on Combating Money Laundering and Transnational Organized Crimes: Criminal Networks, Trade Dynamics and Beyond Opening Ceremony Keynote by CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero 10 December 2024, Hong Kong SAR, China Excellencies, Distinguished delegates, Guests and participants, Ladies and gentlemen, It is my great honour to address you today at the International Forum on Combating Money Laundering and Transnational Organized Crimes: Criminal Networks, Trade Dynamics and Beyond. I would like to begin by expressing my sincere thanks to the Hong
El Consorcio Internacional para Combatir los Delitos contra la Vida Silvestre: celebrando 10 años de apoyo a los países en la lucha contra los delitos que afectan la vida silvestre
El 23 de noviembre de 2020 se cumplen diez años del establecimiento del Consorcio Internacional para Combatir los Delitos contra la Vida Silvestre ( ICCWC ), la iniciativa de colaboración entre la Secretaría de la Convención sobre el Convención sobre el Comercio Internacional de Especies Amenazadas de Fauna y Flora Silvestres (CITES), INTERPOL, la Oficina de las Naciones Unidas contra la Droga y el Delito (ONUDD), el Banco Mundial y la Organización Mundial de Aduanas (OMA). Estas cinco entidades intergubernamentales
La UNODC presenta el Informe mundial sobre los delitos contra la vida silvestre 2020
Ginebra, 10 de julio de 2020 - La Oficina de las Naciones Unidas contra la Droga y el Delito (ONUDD) dio a conocer el Informe mundial sobre los delitos contra la vida silvestre 2020 durante un evento virtual de alto nivel en el que formularon declaraciones la Sra. Ghada Whaly y la Sra. Angela Me , Directora Ejecutiva y Jefa de la Subdivisión de Investigación y Análisis de la ONUDD, respectivamente; Carla Montesi , Directora de la Dirección Planeta y
Primera conferencia de alto nivel de las Américas sobre el comercio ilegal de vida silvestre
Discurso de bienvenida de la Secretaria General de la CITES Excelentísimos Jefes de Estado, ministros, distinguidos invitados, señoras y señores, Es con gran placer que me presento ante ustedes en esta primera conferencia de alto nivel de las Américas sobre el comercio ilegal de vida silvestre. Seguimos constatando niveles extraordinarios de apoyo político de alto nivel y de cooperación internacional y regional y, en el contexto de este proceso, deseo felicitar al Gobierno del Perú por haber organizado esta importante
Global alliance celebrates 5 years’ achievements in combating wildlife crime
For use of the media only; not an official document. PRESS RELEASE Global alliance celebrates 5 years’ achievements in combating wildlife crime International consortium was launched at Global Tiger Forum in Saint Petersburg, Russia, in 2010 Geneva, 23 November 2015 - The increased involvement of organized crime groups and on some occasions rebel militia, has changed the dynamics of combating wildlife and forest crime. The International Consortium on Combating Wildlife Crime (ICCWC) was formed to ensure a formidable and coordinated
UNODC Special Event "Addressing the nexus between wildlife and forest crime and corruption"
On November 3, UNODC hosted a special event "addressing the nexus between wildlife and forest crime and corruption," organized by the Corruption and Economic Crime Branch and the Global Programme for Combating Wildlife and Forest Crime, and held during The Sixth Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption. This high level event was an urgent call for immediate action to the anti-corruption world. All speakers, which included the Executive Director of UNODC, Secretary General of
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