Tag: ivory trade
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Local Communities, Not Western Groups, Will Save African Wildlife From Ivory Trade
Introduction Conservationist Margaret Jacobsohn has sparked a heated debate about who should lead the fight against the illegal ivory trade. In the wake of a recent decision at the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), she argued that Western animal rights groups and conservation models may not be…
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Conservationist Stands Firm: Local Communities Are Africa’s Best Shield for Wildlife, Not Western Groups
Context: CITES Ivory Trade Rejection Sparks Debate In the wake of a recent rejection by CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) regarding proposed ivory trade measures, a sharp debate has emerged over how best to protect Africa’s iconic wildlife. Conservationist Margaret Jacobsohn openly criticized Western animal rights…
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CITES Ivory Trade Reform: Local Communities Key, Jacobsohn
Western groups under scrutiny as CITES ivory trade decision lands Conservationist Margaret Jacobsohn has sparked a robust debate about the best path to protecting African wildlife, especially elephants, after a recent CITES decision on the ivory trade. In her assessment, Western animal-rights organizations have too often dictated approaches that fail to address the realities on…
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Kenya Mourns Craig the Super Tusker: A Symbol of Elephant Protection
Kenya Remembers Craig, the Beloved Super Tusker Kenya is grieving the loss of one of its most famous residents in the wild: Craig, a towering bull elephant known to locals and researchers as a “super tusker.” At age 54, the venerable elephant died in his natural habitat, leaving behind a legacy that many say helped…