Author: Thuto Moyei

Outline1. What is Illicit Wildlife Trade2. IWT contraband3. Why IWT is a cause for concern4. What is an Organized Crime5. Why IWT thrives6. Preventative Measures

What is Illicit Wildlife Trade

• Refers to the commerce of products that are derived from non-domesticated animals or plants usually extracted from their natural environment or raised under control conditions (Wikipedia,2016).

IWT contraband• live pets• Hunting trophies• Ivory• Sturgeon Caviar (Bushmeat)

Why IWT is a cause for concern

• Pose an environmental threat• Transnational Security

What is an Organized CrimeThe UN Convection against Transnational Organized Crime (Article 2a) defines organized crime as (UNODC, 2015)• A group of 3/more people formed

intentionally;• Acting in concert with the aim of

committing at least one crime punishable by at least 4yrs incarceration;

• In order to obtain directly or indirectly a financial or other material benefit.

Why IWT thrives• Legal loopholes• Resilient consumer demand• Lack of alternative livehoods• Highly skilled Organized Crime

Syndicates

Preventative Measures• CHAPTER 38:01 - WILDLIFE

CONSERVATION AND NATIONAL PARKS: SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION (previously “FAUNA CONSERVATION”)

• CITIES( 182 members)