The ban on ivory sales has been an abject failure. A rethink is needed: The fate of elephants ultimately lies in the hands of humans and a continued ban will not solve the poaching problem. ShutterstockThe issue of trade in African elephant ivory will dominate the 2016 CITES Conference of the Parties meeting. Debate will revolve around maintaining or lifting the ban on trade, … [Read more...] about The ban on ivory sales has been an abject failure. A rethink is needed | The Conversation