The announcement is an important first step by Chinese authorities toward implementing the country's commitment to close its domestic ivory market by the end of 2017. (eia-global.org)
History has proven that the sale of ivory can not be controlled nor does a legal ivory market reduce demand. (treehugger.com)
All nations, particularly those with large ivory markets, should implement permanent and comprehensive bans on commercial ivory trade with immediate effect. (eia-global.org)