Sentences with phrase «illicit ivory trade»

Strong leadership globally will be instrumental in closing down these problematic legal ivory markets and removing regulatory loopholes that support the illicit ivory trade.

UN Secretary - General Ban Ki - moon commended this innovative joint initiative between the two partner UN Agencies: «The illegal trade in goods and services often funds unscrupulous people involved in human trafficking, the illicit ivory trade and other areas that cause immense suffering and destruction.

Not exact matches

Yet one area of this booming illicit trade receives more attention than most: poaching for ivory and rhino horn.

IFAW argues that in online sales it's impossible to distinguish between legal ivory (antique pieces that predate strict trade treaties on endangered species) and modern, illicit ivory harvested by poachers.

As with tiger parts, exotic pets, elephant ivory, ebony and other rare, but coveted biological goods, stemming demand is as vital as clamping down on illicit trade.

With its nearly unlimited scope, largely unregulated access and relative anonymity, the Internet has emerged as the preferred method for the illicit trade of elephant ivory and other endangered animals and their parts.

By facilitating the continued trade of illegal ivory and animal parts, eBay remains a tacit participant in this illicit activity to which thousand of elephants fall victim each year.

«The measures will send a very strong signal to the international community on Hong Kong's determination to curb illicit trade in ivory.»

«There's been an uninterrupted upsurge in illicit trade in ivory and rhino horns,» Mr. Milliken said.

As a key element of these efforts to reduce demand, disrupt the trade, and set a global example, we urge the United States to implement a moratorium on domestic ivory trade — an important action that would build upon the messages of the ivory crush and close loopholes in U.S domestic legislation that allow for illicit trade to continue.