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USAID ROUTES Partnership to present at AviaDev Africa
March 7, 2018 - AviaDev-the only forum that is dedicated to growing air connectivity to, from and within the African continent -is delighted to announce the signing of a new conference participation agreement with the USAID Reducing Opportunities for Unlawful Transport of Endangered Species (ROUTES) Partnership.
ROUTES Partnership and Kenya Airways train transport staff to help curb wildlife trafficking
Nairobi, Kenya, March 1, 2018- To help detect and stop smugglers carrying ivory, rhino horn, and other wildlife products out of Kenya, the USAID Reducing Opportunities for Unlawful Transport of Endangered Species (ROUTES) Partnership today delivered a training workshop in Nairobi for airline transport staff on the key role they play in preventing the trafficking of wildlife. Cabin crew, ground handlers, cargo processors, and staff from regional airports participated in the interactive sessions.
LAM To Help Curb Wildlife Trafficking in Mozambique
MAPUTO, Mozambique, 27th February 2018 — Today, the USAID Reducing Opportunities for Unlawful Transport of Endangered Species (ROUTES) Partnership delivered a training workshop in Maputo for transport staff to learn how they can play a key role in helping prevent the trafficking of wildlife and wildlife products in Mozambique. During the worship, cabin crew, ground handlers, cargo processors, and other regional airport staff learned how to detect and stop smugglers carrying ivory, rhino horn, and other wildlife products out of Mozambique.
ROUTES Workshop with Singapore Airlines Raises Awareness of Need to Combat Wildlife Trafficking
Supporting the worldwide effort to combat wildlife trafficking, Singapore Airlines worked with the USAID Reducing Opportunities for Unlawful Transport of Endangered Species (ROUTES) Partnership to raise awareness among members of the air transport community on the illegal trade.
Combatting Wildlife Trafficking Among USAID's "10 Best" in 2017
In 2017, new collaborations and strong interest from the transport sector provided hope for highly-trafficked endangered species. The USAID Reducing Opportunities for Unlawful Transport of Endangered Species (ROUTES) Partnership is honored to be included in USAID's article, "Be Inspired: 10 of USAID's Best," which looks back at efforts from the past year that have resulted in some of the greatest impacts.
Busy end of year for transport sector initiatives to curb wildlife crime
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, January 2018—TRAFFIC’s collaboration with the global transport and logistics sector through the USAID Reducing Opportunities for Unlawful Transport of Endangered Species (ROUTES) Partnership and Wildlife TRAPS Project has been significantly boosted over recent months.
Stopping Wildlife Crime Across the Airways
With World Animal Day on 4 October, Etihad Airways' in-flight magazine looks at the devastating impact of wildlife trafficking and the efforts being made to halt this global crime.
New Installation Raises Awareness of Wildlife Trafficking at Johannesburg Airport
Johannesburg, South Africa - ROUTES recently unveiled a new awareness campaign for staff at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport to combat wildlife trafficking
Wildlife traffickers are flying under the radar at airports worldwide
Is there an ongoing problem with wildlife trafficking at airports? ROUTES and International Airport Review investigate further…
Wildlife traffickers continue to profit from vulnerabilities in the global air transportation system
Illegal wildlife trafficking – the fourth largest black market in the world and worth over $20 billion annually to criminal organisations – is now widespread at airports across 114 countries, finds a report published on behalf of ROUTES, a partnership of US government agencies and representatives from transportation and conservation organisations formed to combat the practice.
Wildlife Traffickers Exploiting Airlines Worldwide
A new analysis of global airport wildlife seizure and trafficking data reveals that wildlife traffickers around the world are heavily exploiting the air transport sector to smuggle protected and endangered animals and animal products on commercial flights.
Focus: Illegal wildlife trafficking - Killing by numbers
The trade in illegal wildlife is estimated to be worth at least $19bn a year. In 2016, over 5,300 kilos of illegal ivory and rhino horn, and over 16,000 trafficked reptiles were seized at airports, either in passenger baggage or cargo shipments.
Trapping Illegal Wildlife Traders
April 2017 - Members of the air cargo community have led the way in denouncing the illegal wildlife trade, estimated to be worth USD19 billion a year, and pledging to work with authorities in the fight against traffickers, reports Yvonne Mulder.
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