Global Initiative to End Wildlife Crime

We are delighted to welcome the EDGE AI FOUNDATION as our second Impact Technology Champion, bringing our number of International Champions to 41 organisations. The EDGE AI FOUNDATION is the global place of innovation, collaboration, advocacy, and education for efficient, affordable, and scalable edge AI technologies, from tinyML to the edge of AI. They unite diverse industry leaders, researchers, and practitioners to drive collective progress and achieve breakthroughs that solve the world’s biggest challenges. Learn more about our Impact Technology Champions network here: http://bit.ly/3VvAVzA #WildlifeCrime #ConservationTech #EndWildlifeCrime #Biodiversity #TechForGood John Scanlon AO Sarah M. W. Maston

Today, the Global Initiative to End Wildlife Crime (EWC) participated at the CCPCJ Thematic Discussion on the Implementation of the Kyoto Declaration, having been selected by the UNODC to be the only civil society organization represented in the panel on new, emerging and evolving forms of crime.   Our Policy Advisor, Ana Motamayor, presented on the implementation of CCPCJ Resolution 31/1 and the collection of responses from Member States to the questionnaire issued following this resolution. EWC, together with ADM Capital Foundation, conducted an analysis of States’ responses to bring additional insights and perspectives to the data provided by States and offer forward-looking solutions in combating illicit wildlife trafficking (IWT).   🔎 Some of the key insights from our analysis were: - 72% of responding States identified gaps in the legal framework for addressing IWT. - The two most frequently cited gaps were insufficient international cooperation (cited by 55% of respondents) and inconsistent national legislative approaches (cited by 30% of respondents). - 89% of States are in favor of, or open to exploring, a new protocol under the UNTOC on illicit trafficking in wildlife. 📢 The Global Initiative to End Wildlife Crime is committed to supporting Member States, upon request, through technical assistance and actionable recommendations, particularly as they move to implement the recently adopted UNTOC COP Resolution 12/4 through the establishment of an intergovernmental expert group on crimes that affect the environment.   🌱 Stay tuned for the upcoming publication of our detailed analysis, and let’s keep the momentum going as we head toward the 15th Crime Congress in 2026.   #EndWildlifeCrime #KyotoDeclaration #EnvironmentalCrime #CCPCJ   John Scanlon AO Sophie le Clue Mark Jones Sam Inglis MSc

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Great to update the Global Initiative to End Wildlife Crime (EWC) International Champion organisations on progress. We also welcomed our most recent Champions, the International Council of Environmental Law, the China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation (CBCGDF), and EarthRanger – with our Champions now numbering 40. We briefed our Champions on the: - the current state of World Health Organization negotiations on the new Pandemics Agreement; - 1st Global Summit of the Global Coalition to Fight Financial Crime; - Council of Europe negotiations on the Protection of the Environment through Criminal Law; - 10th World Ranger Congress organised by the International Ranger Federation; - ‘Disrupting the Illegal Wildlife Trade’ event held at the Taronga Conservation Society Australia, cosponsored by the Jane Goodall Institute Global and others; - 12th CoP of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organised Crime (UNTOC), including our inputs into the CoP, the outcomes and the next steps; - EWC UNTOC CoP12 side event and the event hosted by the Wildlife Justice Commission that EWC co-sponsored; - 3rd United for Wildlife Global Summit; and - One Heath outcomes from CBD CoP16. We also discussed upcoming events where the EWC will be active, including events concerning preparations for the 2026 UN Crime Summit, CITES, the CCPCJ, UN Oceans Conference, IUCN World Conservation Congress and UNFCCC CoP30, amongst others. It's been an exciting and successful year in 2024, with much to do in 2025 to take advantage of the gains made over the past few years. We are most grateful to all of our Champions and Technical Advisors for their ongoing support. #endwildlifecrime #wildlifetrafficking ADM Capital Foundation Sociedad Peruana de Derecho Ambiental Born Free Foundation Freeland Brasil Legal Atlas® The ICCF Group League of American Orchestras Wildlife Conservation Society Liberia Chimpanzee Rescue & Protection Peter Woolcott AO Sarah M. W. Maston Ana Motamayor Elephant Protection Initiative FOUR PAWS

The 'Voices of Civil Society' were profiled on International Day for the Prevention of and Fight against All Forms of Transnational Organized Crime on 15 November 2024. We are delighted that the short video prepared by the Global Initiative to End Wildlife Crime for the Day was featured on the UNODC website. The link, with the video, is available below. With thanks to our colleagues at the ADM Capital Foundation, which hosts the Global Initiative to End Wildlife Crime, for its support. https://lnkd.in/e83nKEWd #civilsociety #endwildlifecrime #endENVcrime #StopOrganizedCrime ADM Capital Foundation Global Coalition to Fight Financial Crime Wildlife Justice Commission IUCN World Commission on Environmental Law Ana Motamayor Nadia Negm, OLY Liberty McCarthy Lisa Hartevelt Peter Woolcott AO Sarah M. W. Maston

Today, November 15th, 2024 is the International Day for the Prevention of and Fight Against All Forms of Transnational Organized Crime.   The collective support of all stakeholders is necessary to achieve a safer future. Civil society organizations play a significant role in advancing this goal.   We’d like to recognize a few of our civil society partners and the valuable contributions they make in the fight against crime.   Global Initiative to End Wildlife Crime combats the $1-2 trillion global wildlife crime crisis protecting species and ecosystems worldwide.   Hear their message in the video below on how we can work together to build a safer future.   To learn more about the work of other civil society organizations, please click here: https://bit.ly/3O9Qw3L     #InternationalDayAgainstCrime #EndOrganizedCrime UNODC

In March, the United Nations General Assembly declared November 15th as International Day for the Prevention of and Fight against All Forms of Transnational Organized Crime ‘in order to raise awareness of the threats posed by all forms of transnational organized crime and to enhance international cooperation in this regard’. Wildlife crime knows no borders. It depletes wildlife populations, degrades ecosystems, increases the risk of zoonotic diseases, and deprives governments and local communities of revenue and security. Wildlife crime, estimated at $200 billion annually, ranks as the world’s fourth most profitable crime. Its impact, however, is immense, with losses in ecosystem services valued between $1-2 trillion each year. Despite these figures, the UNODC most recent World Wildlife Crime Report found that despite two decades of concerted action, wildlife trafficking persists and its diversity and geographical scope remain enormous. At the 12th Conference of Parties to the UN Convention against Transnational Crime (UNTOC COP12) last month, a groundbreaking Resolution was adopted on crimes that affect the environment, including wildlife crimes. The Resolution critically calls for the UNODC to convene an open-ended intergovernmental expert group on crimes that affect the environment to, inter alia, consider the possibility, feasibility and merits of any additional protocol to the UNTOC. Today, as we commemorate the first-ever observance of the International Day Against Transnational Organized Crime, we encourage the intergovernmental expert group to consider strengthening the international legal framework to effectively prevent and combat wildlife crime.  It is only through a concerted, global effort that these highly destructive crimes can be ended. To stop biodiversity loss, we must #StopOrganizedCrime, to #EndWildlifeCrime we must #StopOrganizedCrime John Scanlon AO ADM Capital Foundation Sophie le Clue Ana Motamayor

The critical next steps to tackle the global crisis of wildlife trafficking. Our Chair John Scanlon AO joins Ghada Fathi Waly (Executive Director, UNODC), Hemanshu Parekh (Chair, UfW SE Asia & Australasia), Lord Hague (Chair of The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales), Farwiza Farhan (Forest Conservationist, Indonesia), Leitah Mkhanbela (Black Mamba Ranger & Supervisor), Malaika Vaz (Wildlife Filmmaker and National Geographic Explorer) in a short film by United for Wildlife (UfW). They outline the challenges, progress made, and the vital need for alliances across the private sector, law enforcement, governments, and non-profit organisations to effectively combat and prevent wildlife trafficking. Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/eUnVzYB3 #endwildlifecrime #wildlifetrafficking #wildlife #princewilliam #royalfoundation

We are delighted to welcome the China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation (CBCGDF) as our latest International Champion, bringing our network of Champions to 40 organisations! Founded in 1985, CBCGDF is a leading non-profit dedicated to biodiversity conservation and green development in China, playing a significant role in environmental protection and sustainability. Their work to advocate for stronger environmental laws and policies is crucial in combating illegal wildlife trade and preserving biodiversity. As our newest International Champion, CBCGDF joins a distinguished network of organisations committed to wildlife protection and advancing environmental law at both national and international levels. Learn more about our Champions network ➡ https://bit.ly/3vHEdGj John Scanlon AO, Sophie le Clue, Ana Motamayor, Adeline Lerambert, Mark Jones, Liberty McCarthy, Sam Inglis MSc, Juliana Ferreira

Thank you to the Prince of Wales, Prince William, for his inspiring, inclusive and enduring leadership over the past 10+ years to stop illegal wildlife trade, most particularly through United for Wildlife (UfW). It was a great pleasure to be a founding member of the UfW Transport Taskforce in 2014, and it has been wonderful to see UfW continue to grow and expand its scope and partnerships over the past decade, as has been on display at the UfW Global Summit in Cape Town, South Africa this week. For more on the Summit see https://lnkd.in/e8h6K5KZ If we persist with our collective efforts, and continue to work together and to bring in new partners, we will prevail. #endwildlifecrime #wildlifetrafficking #wildlife #princewilliam #royalfoundation ADM Capital Foundation Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime Global Coalition to Fight Financial Crime John Cusack Ian Tennant Ana Motamayor Rob Campbell Tom Clements