Why should Zimbabwe’s government profit from ivory?
“News broke last night that China will be allowed to buy legal African stocks of ivory in a one-off sale. The announcement was criticised by conservation groups – including the International Fund for Animal Welfare – who fear that China’s poor record in controlling the ivory trade could open the doors to illegal elephant poaching.” – New Scientist
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Related Ways to Take Action:
- EU Ivory trade meeting – UK says no to trade proposals
- Say NO to requests to sell stockpiled ivory
- Kenya seeks US support against ivory trade
July 20, 2008
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