As an organisation, 2021 was our most successful year since our founding in 2015. Much of our efforts in previous years came to fruition, and we played a crucial role in major arrests in Thailand and Nigeria.
Author: The WJC
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Presenting the case for tackling corruption and environmental crime at the 9th CoSP to UNCAC
The Wildlife Justice Commission has launched a new briefing paper about China’s largest ever ivory trafficking case and is hosting a side event - Tackling corruption linked to environmental crime - with Belgium, France, and the UNODC at the upcoming CoSP to UNCAC to discuss its findings.
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China’s ivory ban at risk from legal online trade in woolly mammoth tusks, secret probe finds
South China Morning Post, 03/11/21
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Assessing wildlife trade on e-commerce sites in China, with a focus on mammoth ivory
The Wildlife Justice Commission is concerned by the sheer amount of mammoth ivory products for sale on Chinese e-commerce sites. Mammoth ivory may perpetuate the demand for elephant ivory. More research is needed to understand the supply chain.
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Criminals are stealing giant clams—and carving them like ivory. Here’s why.
National Geographic, 06/10/21
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Again, Customs Seize N1.7bn Pangolin Scales In Lagos, Finger International Cartel
Tribune Online Nigeria, 04/10/21
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Again, Nigeria Customs intercepts huge haul of pangolin scales
Premium Times Nigeria, 05/08/21
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Multi-disciplinary operation by the South African Police Service leads to the arrest of suspected rhino horn traffickers
The Wildlife Justice Commission congratulates the SAPS on this successful operation in South Africa.
