Exploitation of wildlife represents one of the greatest threats to species survival according to
the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services …

Illegal or unsustainable wildlife trade (IUWT) currently presents one of the most high-profile
conservation challenges. There is no “one-size-fits-all” strategy, and a variety of disciplines …

Wildlife trade is a key driver of extinction risk, affecting at least 24% of terrestrial vertebrates.
The persistent removal of species can have profound impacts on species extinction risk and …

Overexploitation is a key driver of biodiversity loss but the relationship between the use and
trade of species and conservation outcomes is not always straightforward. Accurately …

Although illegal wildlife trade (IWT) represents a serious threat to biodiversity, research into
the prevalence of illegal plant collection and trade remains scarce. Because cacti and …

The burgeoning illegal trade in succulents in southern Africa presents a critical conservation
and social development challenge. Drawing parallels with the trajectory of the response to …

Illegal wildlife trade is a global threat to biodiversity, but its drivers and impacts and ways to
combat it vary by taxa. News media framing of instances of illegal trade provides a novel …

Demand for wildlife and their products continues to grow, often despite increasingly
militarised regulation and consumer awareness campaigns. We review the sustainability …

The international wildlife trade is a vast global business contributing billions of dollars to
national economies and spanning thousands of species. The Convention on International …

Overexploitation is a major threat to biodiversity and international trade in many species is
regulated through the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild …