In 2019, the illegal wildlife trade reached staggering levels. Pangolin scales and ivory were being trafficked in massive quantities from Africa to Asia, exposing a network of crime syndicates operating at an industrial scale. The sheer volume of these shipments marked a disturbing milestone, one that revealed the global reach …
More ivory has been seized than cocaine worldwide in recent years, a report has shown, warning that the “absolute limit” on the animal product is likely to see a “vicious cycle” ensue as demand increases. Hundreds of tonnes of illegal ivory are trafficked each year, the United Nations Office on …
Indonesia’s national bird, the Javan hawk-eagle, is among 13 species threatened by illegal trade, warns a wildlife watchdog Thirteen species of Indonesian birds, including the country’s symbolic Javan hawk-eagle, are at serious risk of extinction mainly due to the pet trade, a wildlife watchdog warned Wednesday. The vast Indonesian archipelago …
The Peruvian government has announced a 60-day emergency in the southeastern jungle Madre de Dios region. The move – which will affect 11 districts in the state – comes after blood samples from the local population showed alarmingly high levels of mercury in their bodies due to widespread illegal gold …
UNODC launched its inaugural World Wildlife Crime Report, highlighting how the poaching and illegal trade of thousands of different species across the globe not only present real environmental dangers but ultimately undermine the rule of law by potentially fuelling conflict. The report also urges shared responsibility in tackling this crime …
UNODC launched its inaugural World Wildlife Crime Report, highlighting how the poaching and illegal trade of thousands of different species across the globe not only present real environmental dangers but ultimately undermine the rule of law by potentially fuelling conflict. The report also urges shared responsibility in tackling this crime …
This first global assessment of its kind report highlights how the poaching and illegal trade of thousands of species worldwide presents real environmental dangers and ultimately undermines the rule of law by potentially fuelling conflict. UNODC launched its inaugural World Wildlife Crime Report, highlighting how the poaching and illegal trade …
Panaji: The ministry of mines has decided to hold a state-level meeting of ministers in charge of mining departments, on Friday, May 27, in Goa, to discuss issues pertaining to illegal mining. Preparedness for e-auction of major mineral blocks, setting up of the district mineral fund (DMF), status of collection …
First Lady Margaret Kenyatta on Wednesday officially opened the Global Wildlife Program that will look into ways of engaging local communities in wildlife conservation. In addressing the importance of engaging the local communities, the First Lady said that the loss of wildlife and natural habitat has been tampered by the …
Bareilly: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Monday directed chief secretary of Uttar Pradesh, director of state level environment impact assessment authority, district magistrate and senior superintendent of police, Sambhal to file a response on the issue of illegal sand-mining in Sambhal district. The application, claiming that sand mafias are …
An environment activist, who had sought prohibition of alleged illegal sand mining near Narora atomic power station in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district, today moved a fresh plea claiming he was being "threatened" to withdraw his case. The green panel, on April 8, had issued notice to the Uttar Pradesh government …
The BJP-led government’s decision to file the multi-million dollar illegal mining scam case, involving senior politicians and major mining firms before the Lokayukta, is turning out to be mere ‘eye-wash’. Two-and-a-half years down the line, the ombudsman body claims the case is ‘not before them at present’. The State government’s …
The Karnataka government on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking extension of time till June-end to complete the e-auction process for sale of iron and manganese ores in the state. Citing unexpected reasons which stalled auctions of the 15 category ‘C’ mines, it submitted that it went ahead “with complete …
Bhopal: In a recent order, Madhya Pradesh high court (MPHC) stayed order of National Green Tribunal (NGT), central bench for exceeding the authority. The NGT issued notices for second time in a case, which was closed after final judgement. In a matter related to operation of crusher unit in forest …
Three people in a motorised canoe on the mighty River Santiago in Peru’s northern Amazon some weeks ago saw something deeply alarming. It was one dredge and between 15 and 20 men mining for gold up one left-bank tributary. Two of the people in the canoe were consultants for Lima-based …
The Kenyan president set fire to a huge stockpile of ivory on Saturday in an effort to show his country’s commitment to saving Africa’s elephants. Uhuru Kenyatta ordered the destruction of more than 100 tonnes of tusks from around 6,700 elephants, stacked in 11 pyres at a ceremony in Nairobi …
The kingdom of Swaziland has made a surprise proposal to legalise the trade in rhino horn in order to pay for anti-poaching measures. In a leaked document addressed to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (Cites), Swaziland’s anti-poaching body said it wanted to sell the country’s 330kg stockpile …
Myanmar has banned lucrative logging operations as the newly-elected government of democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi steps up a battle on deforestation, an environment official said on Thursday. Myanmar's rich forests are among its most valuable natural resources, but they have been plundered by logging that helped fund the …
African leaders are to meet in Kenya to discuss how to save the continent's elephants from extinction. The inaugural summit of the so-called Giants Club will be led by the Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta. As well as heads of state, the conservation group will bring together business leaders and scientists. …
Bengaluru:The recently formed Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) seems to be becoming a tool for some to settle political scores. It has so far received four complaints against chief minister Siddaramaiah and one against BJP state president BS Yeddyurappa. The fourth complaint against the CM pertained to grant of mining licence. In …
Ajmer: The divisional commissioner of Ajmer on Thursday inspected the sand dunes of Pushkar and directed police to register case against illegal mining mafia who are extracting the sand from this region. The safari union showed them the places where the sand had been dug and ditches were left in …
