How to overcome fierce debates about banning all trade in ivory: ShutterstockAfrica’s elephants are under siege from rampant poaching for their ivory. Everyone agrees that Africa’s elephants need protecting from the ongoing slaughter. But countries with wild elephant populations (range states) disagree vehemently on a central policy issue: should we … [Read more...] about How to overcome fierce debates about banning all trade in ivory | The Conversation
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Paradigm shift as African countries throw their weight behind ivory ban | The Conversation
Paradigm shift as African countries throw their weight behind ivory ban: Antique ivory -- defined as pre-1947 worked ivory -- is an exception and can be traded in the UK and EU. Flickr/James PichtCalls from conservation groups for a strong line and a near total ban on the sale of ivory were strengthened last week when 32 African nations stood as one to demand an end to trade in … [Read more...] about Paradigm shift as African countries throw their weight behind ivory ban | The Conversation
Why blaming ivory poaching on Boko Haram isn’t helpful | The Conversation
Why blaming ivory poaching on Boko Haram isn't helpful: Talking about ivory-funded terrorism overlooks the real sources of income for terror groups. Author suppliedIn 2016, as part of a ceremony in Cameroon’s capital Yaoundé, 2 000 elephant tusks were burned to demonstrate the country’s commitment to fight poaching and illegal trade in wildlife. US Ambassador to the United … [Read more...] about Why blaming ivory poaching on Boko Haram isn’t helpful | The Conversation
Brazil vs Ivory Coast (Cote D’Ivoire) – Soccer City Stadium (Fifa World Cup 2010)
Brazil vs Ivory Coast (Cote D’Ivoire) – Soccer City Stadium (Fifa World Cup 2010): A MyJHB.co.za selected Soccer City Stadium video for you: The first ever match between Brazil and Ivory Coast in the World Cup 2010. History was made! CLICK HERE to submit your favourite Johannesburg video. The video was automatically curated and published with the WordPress WP Robot plugin … [Read more...] about Brazil vs Ivory Coast (Cote D’Ivoire) – Soccer City Stadium (Fifa World Cup 2010)
SA News: China announces ban on ivory trade by end of 2017
China announces ban on ivory trade by end of 2017: The move follows a resolution at the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (Cites) in South Africa in October. China has the biggest ivory trade in the world - some estimates suggest 70% of the world's trade ends up there. Ivory can reach ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews New Year Message for Year … [Read more...] about SA News: China announces ban on ivory trade by end of 2017
