UNEP’s Wild for Life campaign seeks to reverse the illegal trade in wildlife by raising awareness, enforcing stronger laws and helping local communities in stopping this trend.
Turtles, iguanas, caimans and canaries are the most trafficked species.
The Colombian primate has survived despite illegal trafficking and habitat loss.
The cities of Puno and Juliaca are known for their illegal wildlife trade and it’s alarming environmental authorities
Weak laws and poorly funded security forces enable criminal networks to profit from the plunder of Earth's resources.
Game theory is being use to protect wildlife by predicting poacher's behavior.
Colombia is the third country with most primate species in the region, but most of them are threatened by deforestation, illegal traffic and hunting.