News Headline
UN puts wildlife crime on a par with drug and people trafficking
Source
New Scientist
Publication Date
2015-08-04
A new agreement between 193 countries is set to clamp down on wildlife crime. Last week’s UN resolution upgraded the seriousness of such crime, putting it on a par with trafficking people and arms – a development that campaigners hope will take the issue out of its environmental niche and make it a priority for every nation.