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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

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 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: 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

Le 23 novembre 2020, nous célébrerons le dixième anniversaire de la création du Consortium international de lutte contre la criminalité liée aux espèces sauvages (ICCWC), l’initiative de collaboration entre le Secrétariat de la Convention sur le commerce international des espèces de faune et de flore sauvages menacées d’extinction (CITES), INTERPOL, l’Office des Nations unies contre la drogue et le crime (ONUDC), la Banque mondiale et l’Organisation mondiale des douanes (OMD). Ces cinq organismes intergouvernementaux travaillent collectivement à travers l’ICCWC afin

Genève, 10 juillet 2020 - L’Office des Nations Unies contre la drogue et le crime (ONUDC) a présenté le Rapport mondial sur la criminalité liée aux espèces sauvages pour 2020 ( World Wildlife Crime Report 2020 ) lors d’une réunion virtuelle au plus haut niveau au cours de laquelle ont été délivrées les déclarations de Mme Ghada Whaly et Mme Angela Me, respectivement Directrice exécutivede l’ONUDC et Cheffe de la branche Recherches et analyses, de Mme Carla Montesi, Directrice de

Discours de bienvenue de la Secrétaire générale de la CITES (5 min.) Excellences Messieurs les chefs d’État, Mesdames et Messieurs les Ministres, distingués invités, Mesdames et Messieurs, C’est avec grand plaisir que je m’adresse à vous à l’occasion de cette première conférence de haut niveau des Amériques sur le commerce illégal des espèces sauvages. Nous constatons que l’appui politique de haut niveau et la coopération régionale et internationale sur ce thème qui nous préoccupe ne cessent de croître et je

FOLLOWING THE MONEY APPROACH: UNODC national workshop in Kenya and regional workshop for the Caribbean Region in Panama on "Recovering the proceeds from wildlife and forest crime" Two workshops addressing “Recovery of Proceeds of Crime from Wildlife and Forestry Offences” were organised by UNODC from 24-28 November 2014, in Naivasha, Kenya, and 1- 4 December 2014 in Panama City, Panama. The workshop in Naivasha, Kenya was a practical case-study based workshop, hosted by the Government of Kenya in cooperation with

LYON, France - An INTERPOL report has underlined the need for greater coordinated enforcement efforts worldwide to combat the illegal trade in bears to ensure that offenders are identified and prosecuted and that the illegal trade does not have a lasting impact on bear species. The “Assessment on Illegal Bear Trade” report by INTERPOL’s Environmental Security unit highlights in particular how poaching and the illegal trade of bears, their parts and derivatives continue on a large scale worldwide. With the

LYON, France – A five-month long INTERPOL-coordinated operation targeting wildlife trafficking in tigers and other big cats across Asia has resulted in the seizure of hundreds of animals and more than 160 arrests. Involving 13 countries, Operation PAWS (Protection of Asian Wildlife Species) also focused on lesser known species also in high demand by the black market, such as bears and pangolins. Wildlife traders using the internet and social media in certain countries were also investigated. Among the live animals