The report details our Operation Dragon, a 2-year investigation (2016-2018) into the multi-million-dollar illegal trade of endangered reptile species in South and Southeast Asia and the scale of the corruption that enables it.
Media releases
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.
The WJC delivers a new Case File to the government of Vietnam regarding a professional criminal network trading in more than USD 15 million worth of high-value wildlife products
One year after the WJC’s Public Hearing, it provides the Vietnamese government concrete evidence to collaboratively counter wildlife crime and notes progress in implementing Public Hearing recommendations.
The WJC concerned about the consequences of the rhino horn auction in South Africa
The Wildlife Justice Commission is extremely concerned about the possible consequences of the private rhino horn auction that it is taking place in South Africa this week, organised by South African rhino breeders, as it will likely fuel the demand for rhino horn in Asia.
The WJC delivers a Case File to the government of Lao PDR regarding a highly profitable wildlife criminal network
The Wildlife Justice Commission has presented the authorities of Lao PDR with a Case File regarding the open trade in endangered wildlife products.
Two of the four individuals arrested following the August 2016 collaboration between the WJC and Malaysia’s Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) prosecuted and sentenced
"We are very pleased to have another successful collaboration with Prehilitan leading to seizures, arrests and convictions."
Europol and Wildlife Justice Commission team up against environmental crime
The agreement was signed by Europol’s Director Rob Wainwright and the Executive Director of the WJC Olivia Swaak-Goldman.
Independent panel confirms that immediate action by the Vietnamese government is required to shut down wildlife trafficking networks in Vietnam
The panel reminds the Vietnamese government to fulfil its obligations under the relevant international conventions.
The WJC announces the appointment of a new Executive Director
As the Wildlife Justice Commission steps into the next stage of its development, we are delighted to announce the appointment of Olivia Swaak-Goldman as Executive Director.
The WJC delivers Case File to government of China
The Wildlife Justice Commission has presented the authorities of China with a Case File regarding a large organised criminal network trading internationally in endangered wildlife species.
The WJC delivers Case File regarding a large criminal network to the government of Vietnam
The Wildlife Justice Commission has presented the authorities of Viet Nam with a Case File regarding a large organised criminal network trading in endangered wildlife species.
The WJC is awarded an €1.1m grant from the Dutch National Postcode Lottery
The Hague, 27 January 2016: The Wildlife Justice Commission has received an €1.1m grant from the Dutch National Postcode Lottery for 2016.