Spring Into Action: A Transport Industry Guide

Welcome to the USAID Reducing Opportunities for Unlawful Transport of Endangered Species (ROUTES) Partnership, TRAFFIC, and United for Wildlife Transport Taskforce resource for transport companies to raise awareness and strengthen operations against wildlife trafficking. Starting on 1 May 2019 and lasting through 30 June 2019, airlines, airports, freight forwarders, and companies within the transport sector are encouraged to participate in the following 5 Steps of Action.

Between 1 May - 30 June, airlines, airports, freight forwarders, and companies within the transport sector are encouraged to participate in 5 Steps of Action to strengthen global efforts against wildlife trafficking.

  1. Make it Known: share information about wildlife trafficking and your commitments with staff and customers
  2. Make it Seen: hang posters, display videos, and utilize wildlife trafficking visual resources
  3. Make it Understood: have staff complete a ROUTES e-learning course or include wildlife information in current trainings
  4. Make it Social: share social media posts about your previous and ongoing efforts to combat wildlife trafficking
  5. Make it Last: connect with stakeholders, local enforcement staff and other industry resources 

The Spring Into Action toolkit and social media toolkit provide recommendations and resources for participating companies. Participants can choose to complete the steps that best fit their awareness needs. 

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