International Turtle Day
A day to celebrate turtles – both freshwater and marine species – and tortoises, raise awareness about the endangered species and encourage action to be taken to preserve them.
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NewsA day to celebrate turtles – both freshwater and marine species – and tortoises, raise awareness about the endangered species and encourage action to be taken to preserve them.
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NewsWildlife crime is happening globally, on an industrial scale. It is not only iconic species which are affected.
International Endangered Species Day Read more »
NewsThis operation involved the sharing of intelligence between agencies and a coordinated investigative effort to identify a suspected wildlife trafficker Fakharuddin Ali Ahamed Habeeb.
The adjustment process has resulted in a slimmed down procedure that covers the essence of our work while ensuring that fundamental principles are maintained.
Adjustment of the Rules of Procedure Read more »
News“We are very pleased to have another successful collaboration with Prehilitan leading to seizures, arrests and convictions.”
The agreement was signed by Europol’s Director Rob Wainwright and the Executive Director of the WJC Olivia Swaak-Goldman.
Europol and Wildlife Justice Commission team up against environmental crime Read more »
Media releases NewsOn this special day, we would like to introduce you to the hardworking and passionate youth working at the Wildlife Justice Commission.
World Wildlife Day 2017 – Listen to the Young Voices Read more »
NewsWildlife crimes is a very lucrative business…
International Anti-Corruption Day – 9 December 2016 Read more »
NewsThe WJC would like to thank everyone in the audience and around the world for bringing forward the below suggestions to address the issue of illegal wildlife trade in Viet Nam and more generally.
Vietnam Public Hearing: Suggested recommendations from the audience and around the world Read more »
NewsLast week, on 17 and 18 November 2016, the government of Viet Nam hosted the international Hanoi Conference on Illegal Wildlife Trade.
Governments urged to support Vietnam in implementing Public Hearing recommendations Read more »
NewsThe panel reminds the Vietnamese government to fulfil its obligations under the relevant international conventions.
Mr. Asner is a member of the Wildlife Justice Commission’s Advisory Council.
The Operation Ambush Briefing provides insight into the journey tigers take to market, and how this is facilitated by organised criminality. It outlines how the growth in unregulated and private breeding may be enabling illegal trade, while at the same time wild tigers are being targeted to service demand in Viet Nam and China.
Key Findings: Operation Ambush Read more »
PublicationKenya will burn 120 tons of ivory, and over 1.5 tons of rhino horn; the largest stockpile to ever be destroyed.
Nairobi: Kenya Ivory Burn Read more »
NewsAs 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 announces the appointment of a new Executive Director Read more »
Media releases NewsThe 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 to government of China Read more »
Media releases NewsThe 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 Hague, 27 January 2016: The Wildlife Justice Commission has received an €1.1m grant from the Dutch National Postcode Lottery for 2016.
The WJC is awarded an €1.1m grant from the Dutch National Postcode Lottery Read more »
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