The need for a socioecological harm reduction approach to reduce illegal wildlife trade

Conservation Biology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 38(5)

Published: Sept. 9, 2024

Abstract The burgeoning illegal trade in succulents southern Africa presents a critical conservation and social development challenge. Drawing parallels with the trajectory of response to rhinoceros poaching, we considered consequences law enforcement measures, particularly militarization antipoaching efforts. poaching not only resulted so‐called green militarization, but also led extrajudicial killings, human rights abuses, disproportionate targeting low‐level poachers. nature wildlife prohibition is complex often contested, many actors operating trades dispute label for socioeconomic, cultural, historical, or political reasons. This contestation crucial when considering Indigenous cultural medicinal values succulents, Peoples local communities questioning criminalization traditional plant harvesting practices. As continues grow, it imperative conservationists consider nuanced approach. We call socioecological harm reduction approach that emphasizes community engagement, sustainable use, codesigned interventions. Such an could help balance scales ecological dignity face growing challenges.

Language: Английский

Irregularly regulated collecting markets: antiquities, fossils, and wildlife

Crime Law and Social Change, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 82(5), P. 1111 - 1130

Published: Sept. 6, 2024

Language: Английский

A study of projects to reduce illegal wildlife trade based on least squares and structural equation modeling approaches

Highlights in Science Engineering and Technology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 101, P. 377 - 382

Published: May 20, 2024

Illegal wildlife trade is a rapidly growing global threat to our environment and biodiversity[1]. Despite the establishment of protection organizations in various countries combat this issue, results have not been significant, illegal continues be rampant[2][3]. Urgent action needed curb activity.This paper analyzed problems identified article proposed 'Stop Wildlife Trade' program. This evaluated program's effectiveness using two data-driven methods: least squares (OLS) structural equation modeling (SEM). The program aims reduce trade.

Language: Английский