International Illegal Trade in Wildlife

Author: Liana Sun Wyler and Pervaze A. Sheikh  

Publisher: Nova Science Publishers, Inc.‎

Publication year: 2013

E-ISBN: 9781619429772

Subject: D912.6 自然资源与环境保护法

Keyword: Social Science

Language: ENG

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Description

This book focuses on the intemational trade in terrestrial fauna, largely excluding trade in illegal plants, including timber, and fish.

Chapter

SUPPLY

Causes

Pathways

CASE STUDY: TRACING THE AFRICAN IVORY TRADE

THREATS

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS

Threats to Biodiversity

Invasive Species

Disease

Case Study: Illegal Bushmeat Trade

SECURITY IMPLICATIONS

Links to Organized Crime

Links to Drug Trafficking

Links to Terrorism

Links to Weak States and Political Instability

U.S. POLICY

LAW ENFORCEMENT AND TRADE INSPECTION

Fish and Wildlife Service

Customs and Border Control

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

WILDLIFE CRIME PROSECUTION

INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE AND COOPERATION

CITES

Coalition Against Wildlife Trafficking

ASEAN Wildlife Enforcement Network

ISSUES FOR CONGRESS

FUNDING FOR WILDLIFE TRADE INSPECTION AND INVESTIGATION

FOREIGN ASSISTANCE FOR COMBATING WILDLIFE TRAFFICKING

PRIVATE-SECTOR COOPERATION

TRADE SANCTIONS

FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS

PUBLIC AWARENESS

APPENDIX A. SELECTED LAWS RELATED TO THE WILDLIFE TRADE

African Elephant Conservation Act

Alien Species Prevention and Enforcement Act of 1992

Animal Health Protection Act

Animal Welfare Act

Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978

Antarctic Marine Living Resources Convention Act of 1984

Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act

Dog and Cat Protection Act of 2000

Endangered Species Act of 1973

Fisherman’s Protective Act of 1967 (PellyAmendment)

Fur Seal Act of 1966

Lacey Act

Lacey Act Amendments of 1981

Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972

Marine Turtle Conservation Act

Migratory Bird Treaty Act

Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act

Public Health Service Act

Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994

Wild Bird Conservation Act of 1992

APPENDIX B. ADDITIONAL INTERNATIONAL EFFORTS TO COMBAT WILDLIFE CRIME

North American Agreement on Environmental Cooperation

Interpol

World Customs Organization

Group of Eight

UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice

Lusaka Agreement and Task Force

Enforcement Action Plan to Combat Illegal Wildlife Trade

South Asia Wildlife Trade Initiative

REFERENCES

INDEX

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