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Ahead of London Summit on Wildlife Trafficking, France Destroys Ivory
- 02/06/14
- Nairobi, Kenya
Ivory destruction sets the stage for next week’s global summit in London, as heads of state from around the world will discuss ways to combat the illegal wildlife trade
Kenya’s New Wildlife Law Cracks Down on Wildlife Crime
- 01/29/14
- Nairobi, Kenya
Court hands down harshest sentence yet to ivory smuggler
On Tuesday, a Kenyan court ordered Tang Yong Jian, a convicted ivory smuggler from China, to pay a fine of Ksh 20 million, approximately US$233,000, or serve seven years in prison.
AWF CEO Commends Hong Kong's Decision to Destroy Its Ivory Stockpile
- 01/23/14
- Nairobi, Kenya
"The culture of ivory worship in Hong Kong is deep-rooted and centuries-old, which makes the decision to destroy any ivory…that much more extraordinary."
Hong Kong to Decide Fate of Its Ivory Stock
- 01/22/14
- Nairobi, Kenya
African Wildlife Foundation urges Hong Kong to destroy its stockpile and join other countries in taking a stand against illegal wildlife trafficking
Amid Encouraging Signs at the International Level, Local Successes Also Shine
- 01/15/14
- Nairobi, Kenya
The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) is celebrating two recent on-the-ground wins that, on a local level, complement the positive international momentum that appears to be gaining for Africa’s wildlife.