Pangolins are the most trafficked mammals in the world. Operation Pluto investigates networks supplying pangolin scales with links from West Africa to Viet Nam.
Author: The WJC
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Operation Caesar
Species of orangutans have suffered sharp declines in populations on the last decades and are now endangered or critically endangered...
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Corruption and illegal wildlife trade: how to tackle it
Event and Panel Discussion at the Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference: London 2018.
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Operation Ambush
During our Viet Nam investigation in 2016, we observed an alarming increase in the illegal tiger trade. Operation Ambush commenced in July 2016...
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The WJC provides training and equipment to the Kenya Wildlife Service
Future plans also include providing crime scene investigation, both advanced and one-day courses, which are crucial for first responders who are often first at the crime scene.
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The Wildlife Justice Commission and National Whistleblower Center form partnership
The two organisations have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a framework for cooperation, develop joint endeavours and exchange information with regards to transnational wildlife crime.
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The Kenya Wildlife Service and the WJC join forces against wildlife crime
We are very excited to announce that the WJC and the Kenya Wildlife Service have signed this week a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a joint project that seeks to effectively contribute to the dismantling and disrupting of transnational organised wildlife crime networks operating in Kenya.
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Strathmore University and the Wildlife Justice Commission to partner on research and training programmes
We are delighted to announce our new partnership with leading Strathmore University of Kenya that establishes a mutual collaboration in the areas of research and training.
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World Wildlife Day 2018 – Big Cats: Predators under threat
This year’s theme ‘Big Cats: Predators under threat’ is dedicated to celebrating the diversity of big cats and raise awareness on the threats to their survival. All big cats are precious and irreplaceable...
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World Pangolin Day 2018
Solitary, shy, elusive and nocturnal, pangolins are rarely observed in the wild to the point that their population estimates are not clear, although conservationists do know that it is rapidly declining.
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Workshop: Dismantling and disrupting criminal networks illegally trading in endangered wildlife
We are thrilled to announce that we are organising a one-day workshop Dismantling and disrupting criminal networks illegally trading in endangered wildlife at the General Police Equipment Exhibition and Conference (GPEC) on 21 February 2018.
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Identifying ebony species in music instruments to distinguish illegally traded from legally traded wood
The overall aim is to identify and date ebony species used in acoustic string instruments to distinguish illegally traded from legally traded wood.