The illegal wildlife trade is decimating flora and fauna across the world. Some of the most charismatic animals, such as elephants and rhinos as well as many lesser-known species are vulnerable to organized exploitation, undermining complex ecosystems already stressed by climate change and habitat loss.
The illegal trade in wildlife commodities also poses significant challenges to national security. Highly organized international criminal syndicates that are involved in wildlife trafficking are often also involved in drug trafficking, human smuggling, and other crimes.
On August 22nd, acclaimed journalist Rachael Bale and a panel of experts come to the Linda Hall Library to explore the scope of illegal wildlife trade and the international policies, advances in technology, and frontline enforcement actions that are part of a global effort to combat poaching, trafficking, and the demand for illegally traded wildlife and wildlife products.
This program will be held at Kansas City’s Linda Hall Library on Thursday, August 22, at 6:30 PM. This program is presented in association with the International Relations Council. The event is free to attend with advanced registration. Click here to visit the event page and register: https://bit.ly/46gg07P
