EU lawmakers plead UN body to go hard on wildlife trafficking by 2030

European lawmakers are calling for wildlife trafficking to be recognized as organized crime by 2030 at an upcoming United Nations meeting in Uzbekistan focused on protecting endangered species from over-exploitation due to international trade. The mandate includes increased protection for elephants, rhinoceroses, wild birds, amphibians, sharks, and rays. Lawmakers also expressed concerns about China's lack of transparency regarding pangolin stockpiles. They propose a legally binding instrument against ivory trafficking in the EU and emphasize the need for digitalization and traceability to control trade flows. The European Commission aims to strengthen global efforts against wildlife trafficking and reinforce multilateral cooperation during the UN Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species meeting.

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