A new scheme will see conservation efforts bolstered by independent scrutiny, following a partnership between The Royal Foundation’s United for Wildlife, and the British Standards Institution (BSI) aimed at strengthening global efforts to combat the illegal wildlife trade (IWT). The illegal wildlife trade is commonly ranked as the fourth-largest illicit global trade, sitting just behind drug trafficking, arms smuggling and human trafficking, wrecking economies, ecosystems and livelihoods. United for Wildlife is partnering with BSI to strengthen the programme’s accountability framework and build confidence among stakeholders, signatories and the wider public…
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