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SPECIAL REPORT
COMBATTING THE ILLEGAL WILDLIFE TRADE: Disrupting maritime trafficking of wildlife through African seaports By UNDP ECOSYSTEMS BIODIVERSITY
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Worldwide, wildlife crime is a serious threat to biodiversity, economies, and communities. Generating up to US$23bn annually, this transnational crime is the 4th most lucrative illegal trade after narcotics, human trafficking, and counterfeiting. COVID illuminates the potential risk to human health and economies from poorly regulated or illegal trade in wildlife.
Border Security Report | September/October 2020
While the COVID-19 pandemic has caused widespread global disruption, some central aspects of pandemic response - including lockdowns and travel restrictions are also impacting wildlife poaching and trafficking supply chains. Alarmingly, some areas have reported an increase in wildlife poaching due to reduced law enforcement patrols and losses of rural jobs during lockdowns.
