We undertake undercover, intelligence-driven investigations, based on law enforcement methodology, with a goal of presenting verifiable, first-hand evidence of wildlife crimes in Case Files or intelligence reports to national governments and law enforcement agencies for action. We identify high-level trafficking suspects through intelligence analysis; publish briefings and reports to help build a broader knowledge base; and share intelligence with governments, to enable more effective enforcement against wildlife trafficking.

We operate within clear procedural lines, our Rules of Procedure, a transparent process designed by criminal justice, law enforcement and wildlife crime experts. The objective of our procedure is to provide a clear trajectory for the review of the Case File, our efforts with national dialogue to persuade a government to act and, where necessary, in conducting a Public Hearing.

Our goal is to support law enforcement action in arresting and successfully prosecuting high-level traffickers as well as disrupting their criminal networks. We offer operational support but also create diplomatic pressure on those governments that are unwilling to act on the evidence, holding a public hearing as a last resort. We will work with law enforcement, policymakers, intergovernmental organisations and non-governmental entities to advance the cause of wildlife justice and over the longer-term help create sustainable solutions.

Within three years of existence, we have conducted 24 wildlife crime investigations in 24 Asian and African countries across the supply chain, including source, transit and destination. We have sparked powerful results, disseminating 205 intelligence reports and helping to secure 70 arrests, focusing on high level criminals, those driving the trade.