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May 7, 2015 By Caitlin Goodrich Leave a Comment

Where did this link between security and wildlife trafficking come from?

Filed Under: Security Tagged With: executive order, implementation plan, Militarization, national strategy, Poaching, Rangers, Security, U.S. Policy, Wildlife poaching

The scale and scope of poaching has escalated in recent years. Increasingly, observers are linking poaching to national security interests. Is this link real? Is there a good case to be made for the inclusion of wildlife trafficking in security issues? This blog post explores the evolution of the USG’s… read more 

May 2, 2015 By Caitlin Goodrich 1 Comment

Will taking the guns and ammo away stop poaching?

Filed Under: Security Tagged With: anti-poaching, DDR, demilitarization, Militarization, Poaching, Rangers

One of the trickiest challenges in fighting poaching is the tension between arming rangers to combat poaching which could lead to increased escalation and tackling the problem through disarmament. World Wildlife Fund staff cited one of the biggest challenges in combatting poaching is the prevalence of weaponry in range states.… read more 

April 16, 2015 By Caitlin Goodrich 1 Comment

From Africa to Asia: An Ivory Trafficking Incident

Filed Under: Security Tagged With: C4ADS, elephants, ivory trafficking, organized crime, transit routes

Policing ivory trafficking is hard for many reasons – but one of the biggest barriers is understanding the trafficking supply chain. In August of 2014, the Center for Advanced Defense Studies’ (C4ADS) published a report that helps frame how ivory trafficking works, including who is involved, how goods are moved… read more 

December 15, 2014 By Caitlin Goodrich 1 Comment

Regulation of Sport Hunted Trophies: “No” to Expanded Sport Hunting through “Enhancement of Survival Permits”

Filed Under: Sport Hunting Tagged With: enhancement of survival permits, sport hunting regulations

Regulation of sport hunted trophies is the primary mechanism for control of sport hunting. The Endangered Species Act prohibits the take of endangered and threatened species (with some exceptions), while import restrictions limit what hunters can do with trophies once the hunt is complete. Special rules applicable to certain species… read more 

December 1, 2014 By Caitlin Goodrich Leave a Comment

Can sport hunting ever be “non-detrimental”?

Filed Under: Sport Hunting Tagged With: CITES, NDFs, non-detrimental findings, sport hunting

CITES says yes… but there are some issues with the current non-detrimental finding process. First, some background: CITES and Sport Hunting The international regulatory framework for sport hunting was established in 1975 through the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). CITES regulates international… read more 

September 28, 2014 By Caitlin Goodrich Leave a Comment

Does the U.S. have a role in curbing wildlife loss in the Congo Basin?

Filed Under: Demand Reduction, Economic, Multilateral Tagged With: Bushmeat, Congo Basin, U.S. Policy

The Congo Basin The Congo Basin is shared by 6 African countries and, according to the World Wildlife Fund, is home to 400 species of mammals, 1,000 species of birds and 700 species of fish, including at-risk species like gorilla, elephants, bonobos and chimpanzees. It is also home to 75… read more 

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