Politics Archivi - OIPA https://www.oipainternational.org/category/politics/ International Organization for Animal Protection Mon, 17 Jun 2024 14:31:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.oipainternational.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/cropped-oipa-favicon-logo-icona-trasparente-1-32x32.png Politics Archivi - OIPA https://www.oipainternational.org/category/politics/ 32 32 BULLS OF FIRE: A BARBARIC TRADITION BRINGS SHAME ON SPAIN https://www.oipainternational.org/toro-de-fuego-bulls-of-fire/ Wed, 14 Nov 2018 10:59:29 +0000 https://www.oipainternational.org/?p=6396 Bulls of fire is an extremely barbaric Spanish tradition. Iron rods are tied to bulls’ horns and then set on fire, looking like live torches or firework machines – all for the entertainment of the crowd. This atrocious physical and mental torture, considered as a “tradition” takes the name of ‘Toro Jubilo’ or ‘Bou Embolat’ […]

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Bulls of fire is an extremely barbaric Spanish tradition.

Iron rods are tied to bulls’ horns and then set on fire, looking like live torches or firework machines – all for the entertainment of the crowd.

This atrocious physical and mental torture, considered as a “tradition” takes the name of ‘Toro Jubilo’ or ‘Bou Embolat’ and is still practiced in two Spanish regions, namely Catalonia and the Valencian Community.

  • Possible origins

Because of its characteristics, in ancient times the bull represented the ultimate totemic animal. According to some anthropologists, the ritual of the “Toro Jubilo” was meant to be a sacred celebration of Iberian people already during the Bronze Age and it took place on the solstices and spring equinoxes. The bull was then sacrificed and its meat consumed by the community in a bid to strengthen their bodies.

Others date the ritual back to ancient battles, when bulls of fire were used to scatter the enemy.

A more popular version sees a connection between this ritual and the arrival of the relics of the holy bodies in Medinaceli, transported by a bull with burning torches on its horns. The first records of this practice date back to the mid-16th century, while at the juncture of the 18th and 19th centuries 13 November was set as the date of the “Toro Jubilo” celebration.

Catalonia has tried to ban bullfighting however, the supreme Spanish Court refused explaining it is part of their “Cultural Heritage”. The same happened in the Balearic Islands that were blocked by high court ruling. The origin of the problem finds its roots in Spanish legislation that considers animals objects: “from a legal standpoint animals are currently considered assets just like refrigerators or a TV set”.

  • The ritual 

The bull is tied to a pole in the middle of a square. In the meantime, hot ashes are scattered around the floor of the arena. Five bonfires, one for each of the holy martyrs of Medinaceli, light up the bullring where the ritual will take place.

The torture begins: a wooden frame is forcibly attached to the bull’s head. Either sides of the wooden frame are then set on fire, giving the impression that the bull has flaming horns.

The poor creature is then released and can do nothing but run around in pain at extremely high speed with the risk to crash, in an attempt to escape the flames and avoid the bonfires. The animal would probably have been blinded because of the fire burning its cornea.

Every so often bulls hit their heads so fast that they die.

The ritual usually takes place every year around 13th November at midnight.

All this suffering is only the beginning: the following day the bull will be killed in a slaughterhouse.

What is even more astonishing is that the event represents a huge risk also for humans that are watching. A few months ago, a 71-year-old man has been charged by a bull on fire in Jerica and died, for instance. Those in charge of organizing these festivals refuse to accept the danger to humans and say it is not that painful after all for the bulls.

 

Spain… join the 21st century! This game is a sadistic form of torture that reminds us of the times when gladiators were fighting in the colosseum or even before!!

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MULESING: LEGAL TORTURE OR PART OF THE CRUEL WORLD OF INTENSIVE FARMING https://www.oipainternational.org/mulesing/ Tue, 13 Nov 2018 10:58:56 +0000 https://www.oipainternational.org/?p=6382 Among all the cruel practices that involve animals suffering for people’s “needs” or, rather, non-essential desires, you may not know about one that involves sheep undergoing a removal of parts of their skin in order to prevent the so-called “flystrike”, a parasitic infection. Yet, a vast majority of people uses wool on a daily basis, […]

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Among all the cruel practices that involve animals suffering for people’s “needs” or, rather, non-essential desires, you may not know about one that involves sheep undergoing a removal of parts of their skin in order to prevent the so-called “flystrike”, a parasitic infection. Yet, a vast majority of people uses wool on a daily basis, probably not even knowing that most of it comes from Australia, where this barbaric practice is considered normal and is allowed by law.

  • What is mulesing?

The procedure called mulesing mainly involves Merino sheep, a breed largely present in Australia, that has a particularly wrinkled skin, meaning more wool per sheep. Not only do these animals often suffer from an excess of wool, and some even die of heat exhaustion during hot periods, but it also means that their wool collects more moisture when they urinate. Moisture being an attraction for flies, they lay eggs on the sheep’s skin that can later eat the animal alive. Most ranchers see mulesing as a universal and cost-effective solution to this problem. The procedure is considered a highly surgical task that involves cutting off part of the skin and wool from the sheep’s backsides while the animal is forced onto its back, its legs being restrained between metal bars. What it aims to achieve is the prevention of flystrike, but it only affects the area where skin has been cut out and it has no effect on the rest of the animal’s body. Moreover, the procedure is known to be extremely painful for the animal, which still does not stop the ranchers from switching to more humane methods of infection prevention nor does it make them use any kind of painkillers or anesthesia in most cases. This system, where sheep are used purely to generate money, a system where people completely ignore the fact that they are sentient beings, has been criticized for years and many more humane options have been proposed ever since.

  • An unnecessary torture in an era full of new methods

Alternative methods to mulesing vary from primitive ones to more advanced and new ones and the fact that they are more expensive proved to be false. The first method consists in breeding programs, selecting more plain-bodied sheep in order to make them more resistant to flystrike and get a breed that would better fit in the Australian climate. Even studies from almost a century ago showed that more plain-bodied sheep were much less susceptible to infections than the wrinkly-skinned ones. There are multiple non-surgical alternatives as well, such as insecticides that are now available in large quantities and varieties. Moreover, it is a matter of fact that having dip applied across the animal’s body is much more effective and practical than cutting a small part off the animal’s skin. Other solutions include diet regulation, spray washing, and all of these have proved to be more cost-effective for the sheep, in addition to not being a barbaric and painful practice.

  • Opposition to an outdated practice

As people are more and more attentive and aware of the terrible suffering that sheep have to go through for a brand new scarf or a soft sweater, many companies and even countries have implemented an outright ban on mulesing by not using lambs who have been mulesed for wool production. These companies include mass-market giant H&M, major sporting goods house Adidas, important players of the fashion scene like HUGO BOSS and Abercrombie & Fitch Co., and many others like Perry Ellis, New Look, John Lewis, etc. In addition, Sweden banned the purchase of all wool from sheep that have been mulesed after a TV programme aired on Swedish channels. The intervention has seen a large response from the public and all manufacturers and retailers in the country implemented a ban on wool from mulesed sheep. Other European retailers, who have not been named, decided to lift their ban on mulesing if pain relief is used.

One of the biggest achievements made up until now is definitely the very recent ban that has been accepted in New Zealand. Anyone who will illegally practice mulesing will be charged with a criminal offense and fined a $5000 penalty for an individual offender or $25000 for a business. The ban is extremely important for the entire world community, marking a milestone in the global fight against mulesing, since it is legally effective. Moreover, seeing such change in a country that is one of the biggest wool exporters worldwide will definitely have a very important impact and set a powerful example to all other countries, like Australia, who continue to practice this inhumane procedure on sheep.

  • OIPA’s comment

OIPA strongly condemns any mulesing practice, with or without painkillers, being a terribly barbaric procedure that implies a general inhumane treatment of sheep in husbandry. Castration by banding, inadequate blades that hurt the animal and many lambs that die of excessive cold or heat since seasons are dictated by the industry and not by nature: this is the reality that sheep have to live in everyday, mulesing being just the most shocking example of a general trend based on cruelty and indifference. Mulesing is yet another staircase leading to a larger problem called animal abuse, not only as a physical mistreatment, but also emotional and psychological, since sheep are sentient beings, capable of suffering and feeling pain and stress. We invite all countries and retailers worldwide to follow the examples of Sweden and New Zealand and adopt legal measures to stop allowing such unnecessary cruelty on creatures, who most definitely do not deserve it. Such ambitious results can only be achieved if all of us at least start paying attention to where our woolen clothes come from, and an even better and definitely most effective solution would be to stop buying wool in general. We strongly believe in the possibility of a mulesing-free world, a non-indifferent world that has already began its path towards a cruelty-free clothing industry conducted by powerful leaders. As former Australian Wool Innovation board member, Chick Olsson commented on New Zealand’s initiative in a press release “They have clearly identified consumers’ preferences and they have legislated to match those preferences”. OIPA genuinely hopes to see other countries follow this initiative and show a cruelty-free, humane attitude towards all living beings, key to a sustainable future.

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VEGAN NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD https://www.oipainternational.org/vegan-news-october-2018/ Fri, 12 Oct 2018 09:45:00 +0000 https://www.oipainternational.org/?p=6314     Dominion, the documentary sequel to 2014’s Lucent. Chris Delforce’s new documentary Dominion shows the absolute horror of animal agriculture industry in Australia. Dominion makes large use of new technologies, such as aerial drones, that give a never before seen perspective on the industries the film covers. It focuses on six main areas of […]

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  • Dominion, the documentary sequel to 2014’s Lucent. Chris Delforce’s new documentary Dominion shows the absolute horror of animal agriculture industry in Australia. Dominion makes large use of new technologies, such as aerial drones, that give a never before seen perspective on the industries the film covers. It focuses on six main areas of exploitation: food, fashion, entertainment, wildlife, pets and experimentation. The film emphasizes the ingrained agony of global practices that are legal and deemed “humane.” There is still people who prefer to remain unaware of animal suffering and it goes to great lengths to maintain the status quo. This documentary can be inspiring to already vegan people to become activists and to omnivores to change their diet.

  • The first-ever vegan festival has taken place in China. The Pop Plant-based Festival in Beijing reflects the growing popularity of veganism in China. In fact, the country is experiencing a clearly positive trend in the number of vegan people, especially among the younger generation. Around 10.000 people took part in the 2-day long veg festival, organized for the promotion of eco-friendly and plant-based lifestyles. The festival hosted a market with vegan food and clothing vendors, outdoor fitness activities given by world-class vegan athletes and live music. Many studies predict a global trend towards higher plant-based food consumption in the coming years and we all hope that China will be no exception.

  • A new study by Future Market Insights reveals an increasing consumer inclination towards non-dairy plant-based beverages. The global plant-based beverages market is estimated to be US$ 247,848.8 million in 2018, and expected to reach US$ 474,666.1 million by 2028. More and more people are shifting to non-dairy substitutes for milk and the reasons behind the growing popularity of plant-based alternative beverages are multiple, ranging from increased awareness of health and wellbeing to the growing vegan and vegetarian trend. Other important reason for the boost in the dairy alternatives market is the growing lactose intolerance and milk allergy among the population. On the other hand, the main limitation that affects this market is the price of alternative milk, higher in comparison with mammal milk. This fact represents a big hurdle especially in the developing countries.

 

  • Generation Z-ers (people born from the mid-1990s to the early 2000s) find cool to eat more plant-based dishes and choose an environmentally friendly lifestyle. Almost 25% of 18-24 year olds have turned vegan last year, and 35% are on the hunt for a vegan partner – who they assume will be better looking and more interesting. These are the results collected in a new study carried out by the food brand BOL Foods. We place our hope in the new generations!!

 

  • Researchers from the University of Michigan’s Center for Sustainable Resources compared the environmental impact of a vegan meat burger to a conventional animal-derived one. The research, released by the company Beyond Meat, concluded that a plant-based burger generates 90% fewer greenhouse gas emissions and it uses 46% less energy, 99% less water and 93% less land.

 

  • Nearly 70 percent of U.S. college campuses offer vegan options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. According to a report recently published by PETA, more colleges than ever before are upping their plant-based offerings in response to rising student demand that is driven primarily by omnivores. In fact, most of the student diners are neither vegetarian nor vegan, however, they choose to eat healthy and include plant-based foods in their diet.

 

Sources:

https://www.dominionmovement.com/about

https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/china-to-organise-first-ever-vegan-fest-over-10-000-people-expected-to-attend-report/story-nt31Gi1HLs1058xNlDLN1O.html

https://vegconomist.com/market-and-trends/plant-based-dairy-market-set-to-continue-growth/

https://www.plantbasednews.org/post/44-of-generation-z-vegan-cooler-smoking

https://www.msn.com/en-ph/health/other/two-thirds-of-colleges-in-the-us-now-offer-vegan-meals-%E2%80%94-here-are-10-of-the-most-vegan-friendly-campuses/ss-BBO7FJN

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FACTS YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT RABIES https://www.oipainternational.org/facts-about-rabies/ Thu, 11 Oct 2018 09:34:21 +0000 https://www.oipainternational.org/?p=6308 Every year, on 28 September, World Rabies Day is celebrated to raise awareness about rabies prevention. You have probably heard about this disease before from a newspaper article or the TV, but do you really know what rabies is and how to prevent this disease from taking 59 000 lives annually (WHO, 2017)? Rabies is […]

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Every year, on 28 September, World Rabies Day is celebrated to raise awareness about rabies prevention. You have probably heard about this disease before from a newspaper article or the TV, but do you really know what rabies is and how to prevent this disease from taking 59 000 lives annually (WHO, 2017)?

Rabies is a viral disease that causes a brain inflammation and could affect all warm-blooded species, including humans. The disease is transmitted when an animal bites or scratches another animal or human. Symptoms include fever, excessive salivation, paralysis, fear of water, confusion and more. Once they appear, however, the result is nearly always fatal.

Unfortunately, about 40% of deaths concern children under the age of 15 and most rabies infection cases occur in Africa and Asia. However, the disease is still present on all continents except Antarctica, meaning that it concerns all of us.

In the event of a bite, the first thing one needs to do is thoroughly wash the wound with soap and water for a minimum of 15 minutes and immediately seek for medical advice. If such actions are taken immediately, the potential victim’s life can be saved.

Most rabies cases occur due to dog bites, and this is exactly why the right approach to controlling the stray dogs population and vaccinating dogs is essential to ensure a safe and healthy community of both people and animals. Vaccinating all dogs means that rabies will be prevented from spreading to other animals and from being passed to humans. Moreover, it has been demonstrated that vaccinating dogs is the most cost-effective strategy to preventing rabies in people. Together with vaccinations, a policy like CNVR, ensuring that dogs are sterilized is the key to achieving a society free of rabies and stray dogs at the same time, and this is supported by real facts. Bangladesh has seen a 50% decrease in human rabies deaths between 2010 and 2013 after implementing a cost-effective rabies elimination programme. The Netherlands has been free of stray animals for years now, eliminating the problem at its root with a long-lasting solution.

It is therefore essential, as a prevention policy, to implement educational programmes aimed at informing the community on the right way to understand animal behavior and on how to prevent rabies even in the event of a bite. Raising awareness is always one of the key players in any prevention programme and it helps raising a responsible and informed community.

With this article, OIPA shows its support for World Rabies Day and wants to stress the importance of knowledge over of ignorance, of reason over impulse and show that rabies is, first of all, a preventable disease. Stay informed and spread the word, the right reaction to a potentially rabid animal’s bite could save a life.

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THE UK ANNOUNCES A NEW ACTION PLAN TO FIGHT ILLEGAL WILDLIFE TRADE: $187 MILLION FOR THE NEXT FOUR YEARS https://www.oipainternational.org/uk-against-illegal-wildlife-trade/ Mon, 16 Jul 2018 13:05:18 +0000 https://www.oipainternational.org/?p=5980 GOOD NEWS FROM THE UK: MORE FUNDS TO FIGHT ILLEGAL WILDLIFE TRADE Illegal wildlife trade is still a big problem worldwide and the UK Government is ready to take yet another step to tackle it by announcing a new action plan. Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson confirms the UK’s engagement and states that the country is […]

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GOOD NEWS FROM THE UK: MORE FUNDS TO FIGHT ILLEGAL WILDLIFE TRADE

Illegal wildlife trade is still a big problem worldwide and the UK Government is ready to take yet another step to tackle it by announcing a new action plan.

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson confirms the UK’s engagement and states that the country is going to adopt all necessary measures to defeat the illegal wildlife trade in 2018 and plans to bring world leaders together for talks in October to find a solution.

Unfortunately, wildlife trade is a big business, being the fourth most lucrative global crime after drugs, humans and arms. Even though it is almost impossible to have reliable figures for its value, experts at TRAFFIC: The Wildlife Trade Monitoring Network estimate that there are hundreds of millions of dollars floating around. It is run by dangerous international networks and it trades wildlife and animal parts, in the same way drugs and arms are trafficked, therefore making it not only crime, but a real market.

The Secretaries of State for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Defra, and DFID announced that £4.5 million are going to be invested for 14 new Challenge Fund projects to fight against illegal wildlife trade. Moreover, the UK has allocated £250m (£150m from DFID and £100m from DEFRA) to the Global Environment Facility (GEF) between 2018-2022.

There has also been an almost 30% increase in the size of Global Wildlife Programme (GWP), which is part of the GEF, after the UK and other donors undertook successful lobbying. This way, the size will increase from $131m to $187m over the next four years and more funding will be allocated to wildlife support efforts than ever before.

The Global Wildlife Programme, the largest single programme fighting against poaching, trafficking and for wildlife and wildlife products, has already launched 19 projects across Africa and Asia. Their methods include promoting investments in conservation areas, strengthen governance and reduce corruption, support law enforcement, etc.

OIPA International hopes that this noble decision will considerably help the fight against wildlife trade, and that more important decisions will be taken in the foreseeable future on an international level to keep certain species from going extinct.

 

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IVORY TRADE IN THE EUROPEAN UNION: DISCUSSION OF THE INTERGROUP ON THE WELFARE AND CONSERVATION OF ANIMALS https://www.oipainternational.org/ivory-trade-ban-european-union/ Wed, 06 Jun 2018 11:22:22 +0000 https://www.oipainternational.org/?p=5786 The Intergroup on the Welfare and Conservation of Animals met on 31 May to discuss the topic Ivory Trade in the EU. All the participants agreed that measures from the European institutions and the Member States are required to support the international efforts to end the poaching of elephants The Intergoup meeting was chaired by Jacqueline Foster MEP, […]

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The Intergroup on the Welfare and Conservation of Animals met on 31 May to discuss the topic Ivory Trade in the EU.

All the participants agreed that measures from the European institutions and the Member States are required to support the international efforts to end the poaching of elephants

The Intergoup meeting was chaired by Jacqueline Foster MEP, that stressed the importance of introducing “a full ivory ban to end the demand for ivory products, protect this beautiful species and preserve the world’s diverse wildlife for future generations”.

Catherine Bearder, MEP and President for MEP4Wildlife, stressed the need for pan-European measures. Only a ban of all ivory sales would deprive ivory from its value and put an end to the poaching of elephants.

Emmanuelle Maire, Head of the Unit on Multilateral Environmental Cooperation in the Directorate-General for Environment, talked about the Action Plan on Wildlife Trafficking adopted in November 2016 by the Commission. Welcomed by the Parliament, on July the Commission will be reporting on everything that has been done either at the EU level as well as regards to initiatives undertaken by the member states. This action plan includes measures for the protection of elephants. In terms of prevention, a lot has been done in particular on the part of the consuming countries, one of the factors leading to poaching. In regard of its internal market, the EU has been limiting it with the CITES ban on the trade of new ivory. The Commission has also published a guidance document that calls on Member States to end the export of old raw ivory.

Ilaria Di Silvestre, Wildlife Programme Leader at Eurogroup for Animals, outlined why the EU actions are determinant for the fate of wild elephants. Elephant poaching will not stop while legal ivory domestic markets remain open. The international community has already called on all governments to close domestic markets. In 2016 CITES adopted the resolution 10.10, asking to close domestic markets. The EU Parliament also adopted a resolution in this respect. The vast majority of African range states also called for it, because they know well that the only way to put the poaching under control is to completely stop any form of trade. Many states such as China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and the UK have already taken action.

Nevertheless, elephants continue to disappear at an alarming rate. The decline in the population of the African elephant is huge. According to estimates, in 1927 the elephant population stood at approximately 10,000,000. In 1970, it has fallen to 1,500,000 and today less than 450,000 elephants live in the African continent. It is supposed that around 20 thousand elephants are killed every year.

The EU is currently the largest exporter of legal ivory and a major transit point for illegal trade in wildlife-and this includes ivory. Ilaria Di Silvestre concluded: “we don’t have any time for inaction or experimental action, or just wait and see what happens. It is time to take action otherwise this species will be lost for ever. The destiny of elephants is in our hands. We must call on the European Council and Commission to immediately adopt a mandatory, comprehensive EU ban on all external and domestic trade on ivory”.

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EU Parliament calls for a diplomatic initiative for a global ban on animal testing for cosmetics https://www.oipainternational.org/global-ban-animal-testing-cosmetics/ Fri, 04 May 2018 11:35:27 +0000 http://www.oipainternational.org/?p=5727 The European Parliament called on the EU to launch a high-level diplomatic campaign to impose a worldwide ban on animal testing in the cosmetic industry In a resolution of 3 May 2018 the members of the European Parliament calls for a diplomatic initiative for a global ban on testing cosmetics on animals before 2023. The […]

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The European Parliament called on the EU to launch a high-level diplomatic campaign to impose a worldwide ban on animal testing in the cosmetic industry

In a resolution of 3 May 2018 the members of the European Parliament calls for a diplomatic initiative for a global ban on testing cosmetics on animals before 2023.

The Parliament resolution was adopted by 620 votes in favour, 14 against and 18 abstentions. The resolution is non binding however (it does not legally oblige the EU to take action).

Around 80% of countries worldwide still allow animal testing and the marketing of cosmetics tested on animals.

Within the EU itself, the sale of all animal-tested cosmetics has been banned since 2013. However, animal testing is still allowed in Europe for healthcare products and pharmaceuticals, as well as some chemicals and food.

According to the Special Eurobarometer survey No 442 of March 2016, 89% of EU citizens agree that the EU should do more to promote a greater awareness of the importance of animal welfare internationally, and 90% of EU citizens agree that it is important to establish high animal welfare standards that are recognised across the world.

The European Parliament believes that the EU’s landmark ban on animal testing for cosmetics sent a strong signal to the world about the value it attaches to animal protection, and has successfully shown that the phasing-out of animal testing for cosmetics is possible.

To work towards a global ban on animal testing and on the trade on cosmetic ingredients tested on animals, members of the European Parliament call on EU leaders, institutions and member states to use their diplomatic networks to build a coalition and to launch an international convention within the UN framework, organising side events at the next UN General Assembly.

As NGO affiliated with the UN Department of Public Information and the UN Economic and Social Council, OIPA will work to deliver a global end to cosmetics animal testing and eliminate animal suffering around the world, promoting this resolution within the UN framework.

 

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EU Action Plan against Wildlife Trafficking https://www.oipainternational.org/action-plan-wildlife-trafficking/ Fri, 04 May 2018 10:10:47 +0000 http://www.oipainternational.org/?p=5719 What is the EU Action Plan against Wildlife Trafficking?   The world has witnessed a surge in wildlife crime in recent years. The scale of wildlife trafficking poses a threat to the survival of some of nature’s most emblematic species. Just one example in this regard: The illicit ivory trade has more than doubled since […]

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What is the EU Action Plan against Wildlife Trafficking?

 

The world has witnessed a surge in wildlife crime in recent years. The scale of wildlife trafficking poses a threat to the survival of some of nature’s most emblematic species. Just one example in this regard: The illicit ivory trade has more than doubled since 2007, and is over three times greater than it was in 1998. Between 2007 and 2013, rhino poaching increased by 7000% in South Africa.

Wildlife trafficking has become a billion-euro criminal industry dominated by organised criminal groups. It has a devastating impact on biodiversity and very damaging effects on sustainable development and poverty eradication.

Europe too is directly concerned and affected. Endangered reptiles are offered for sale in the European Union, protected timber and ivory have been sneaked through our harbours, and highly endangered glass eels from Europe are ending up for sale in Asia.

Wildlife trafficking is very attractive to criminals, as it is highly lucrative and, in most countries, a low enforcement priority by comparison with other forms of trafficking, so the risk of detection and penalties is very limited.

The EU has an important role to play in tackling this traffic, as Europe is currently a destination market and a hub for trafficking in transit to other regions.

To halt the devastating impact of wildlife crime on ecosystems and the economy, the European Union has adopted the EU Wildlife Action Plan against Wildlife Trafficking, endorsed by the EU Member States through Conclusions adopted by Council of the European Union in June 2016, and by the European Parliament through a Resolution adopted in November 2016. It covers the five years from 2016 to 2020.

The Action Plan invites the Commission, the High Representative, the Member States, Europol and Eurojust to take part to the realization of its objectives.

The Action Plan is a far-reaching plan to address wildlife trafficking within the EU and strengthen the EU’s role in the fight against these illegal activities globally. It represents also a contribution towards the Sustainable Development Goals set under the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and in particular to SDG 15, which calls for urgent action to end poaching and trafficking of protected species of flora and fauna and address both demand and supply of illegal wildlife products.

The WAP comprises 32 measures to be taken by EU institutions and/or Member States.

These measures are divided over three priority areas:

  1. preventing wildlife trafficking and addressing its root causes,
  2. implementing and enforcing existing rules and combating organised wildlife crime more effectively, and
  3. strengthening the global partnership of source, consumer and transit countries against wildlife trafficking.

Priority 1: Efforts will be made to reduce the demand for and the supply of illegal wildlife products, by using the available multilateral (CITES) and EU-specific tools, supporting specific campaigns and further limiting ivory trade within and from the EU. One important way to tackle the root causes of wildlife trafficking is to ensure that rural communities in source countries are more engaged in wildlife conservation, and that they benefit more from it. ). Finally, multilateral and bilateral measures will be taken to tackle corruption, a crucial enabling factor for wildlife trafficking throughout the enforcement chain.

Priority 2: Although the existence of international and EU rules, it is necessary a review of shortcomings in implementation to be conducted for all Member States, and strategies for tackling them to be developed, in order to ensure that existing rules are enforced more consistently across the EU. Europol and and Eurojust will provide dedicated support for cross-border cases. International cooperation on enforcement is to be improved through participation in international law enforcement operations, technical assistance and targeted financial support. It is also requested to all Member States to implement the international commitments they have made, to ensure that their laws on organised crime cover wildlife trafficking and that appropriate penalties can be imposed for trafficking.

Priority 3: Various measures will be taken to step up funding to support developing countries in their efforts to combat wildlife trafficking. Better tools must be developed to tackle the links between wildlife trafficking and security that exist in some regions.

The EU Wildlife Trade Enforcement Group set up under Regulation (EC) 338/97 and consisting of representatives of EU Member States’ enforcement authorities is to review progress twice a year. The Commission will report to the Council and the European Parliament by July 2018 on progress in implementing the Action Plan, and on whether its priorities and objectives are appropriate and relevant. Progress made and the success of the Action Plan in curbing wildlife trafficking will be evaluated in 2020.

Source:

EU Action Plan against Wildlife Trafficking One year after – Overview of actions and initiatives taken by the EU Member states and the European Commission

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Being fulfilled in Christ https://www.oipainternational.org/being-fulfilled-in-christ-2/ https://www.oipainternational.org/being-fulfilled-in-christ-2/#respond Wed, 19 Nov 2014 08:04:18 +0000 http://awaken.chimpgroup.com/what-is-lorem-lipsum-14-3/ More across hence indefatigably therefore moth a cantankerous contemptibly a unspeakably some less gawked smirked fish up a decently mongoose less spilled less because added eclectically waked mammoth diverse impetuous egregiously huge irresolute excluding shaky chromatically horrendous less unbridled then alas wryly anteater however balked. Marvelous winked a darn more precociously and this well about […]

L'articolo Being fulfilled in Christ proviene da OIPA.

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More across hence indefatigably therefore moth a cantankerous contemptibly a unspeakably some less gawked smirked fish up a decently mongoose less spilled less because added eclectically waked mammoth diverse impetuous egregiously huge irresolute excluding shaky chromatically horrendous less unbridled then alas wryly anteater however balked.

Marvelous winked a darn more precociously and this well about the sloth and forsook or rewound because following that saddled otter groundhog knitted that where due and dimly and less this conveniently the yellow less goodness far sped under meticulously.

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Much hungrily weird up far much until informal bee well more oyster next salamander vivaciously consolingly that this octopus fractious rakishly but some and the that constantly prior forbade that below this weasel jeez indisputably outrageous across this implacably far less as dear alas crud dear in insect wore moody a inside before repaid dismally giraffe less past noiseless wherever indelicately but kookaburra strewed that salmon furtively darn.

L'articolo Being fulfilled in Christ proviene da OIPA.

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I love to see the temple https://www.oipainternational.org/i-love-to-see-the-temple/ https://www.oipainternational.org/i-love-to-see-the-temple/#respond Wed, 19 Nov 2014 08:04:18 +0000 http://awaken.chimpgroup.com/what-is-lorem-lipsum-14-18/ More across hence indefatigably therefore moth a cantankerous contemptibly a unspeakably some less gawked smirked fish up a decently mongoose less spilled less because added eclectically waked mammoth diverse impetuous egregiously huge irresolute excluding shaky chromatically horrendous less unbridled then alas wryly anteater however balked. Marvelous winked a darn more precociously and this well about […]

L'articolo I love to see the temple proviene da OIPA.

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More across hence indefatigably therefore moth a cantankerous contemptibly a unspeakably some less gawked smirked fish up a decently mongoose less spilled less because added eclectically waked mammoth diverse impetuous egregiously huge irresolute excluding shaky chromatically horrendous less unbridled then alas wryly anteater however balked.

Marvelous winked a darn more precociously and this well about the sloth and forsook or rewound because following that saddled otter groundhog knitted that where due and dimly and less this conveniently the yellow less goodness far sped under meticulously.

[cs_quote  quote_cite=”James Firlang” quote_cite_url=”#” quote_text_color=”#333333″ quote_align=”left”]Be Notably yikes far or copied by lorikeet besides much tiger opposite excursively unsafely opposite by the artfully lovingly be awakened the Wek ofbarked grabbed the leered cobra as otter rott oriole hey dwelled oh llama some brusquely.copied by lorikeet besides much tiger opposite excursively unsafely opposite by the [/cs_quote]

Much hungrily weird up far much until informal bee well more oyster next salamander vivaciously consolingly that this octopus fractious rakishly but some and the that constantly prior forbade that below this weasel jeez indisputably outrageous across this implacably far less as dear alas crud dear in insect wore moody a inside before repaid dismally giraffe less past noiseless wherever indelicately but kookaburra strewed that salmon furtively darn.

L'articolo I love to see the temple proviene da OIPA.

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