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Wildlife crime threatening development, security, warns UNODC

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has warned that wildlife crime poses a significant threat to sustainable development, security and economic...

CITES CoP20: ICCWC showcases global collaboration to combat wildlife crime

The 20th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CoP20)...

Wildlife Justice Commission, NESREA sign MoU to strengthen Nigeria’s fight against wildlife crime

The Wildlife Justice Commission (WJC) and Nigeria’s National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, signed a Memorandum of...

Burkina Faso takes bold steps to safeguard ivory stocks, combat wildlife crime

In June 2025, Burkina Faso marked a significant milestone in its commitment to elephant conservation and the fight against wildlife trafficking, with the formal validation at...

Benin destroys seized products in bold stand against wildlife crime

Benin has publicly destroyed a substantial quantity of seized wildlife products for the first time in its history, marking a significant step towards combating...

Wildlife trafficking: Nigeria, UNODC partner to combat wildlife crime

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, received wildlife monitoring and enforcement equipment from the UN Office...

Report highlights convergence of wildlife crime with other forms of organised crime

The Wildlife Justice Commission on Monday, October 30, 2023, published a new report on the convergence of wildlife crime with other forms of organised...

World Wildlife Day: NCF advocates awareness on endangered species, wildlife crimes

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) on Friday, March 3, 2023, called on Federal and state Governments to create more public awareness on endangered species...

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Africa Water Vision: West Africa charts path for water, sanitation reforms

Stakeholders across West Africa have commenced deliberations in Abuja on a new implementation plan to drive water security and...
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War in Iran causing biggest energy crisis in history – IEA

The conflict between Iran and the United States and Israel is creating the ​worst energy crisis ever faced by...

Africa needs $30bn to tackle water crisis by 2030 – AU official

The African Union (AU) says the continent needs at least $30 billion by 2030 to close its water and...

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Africa Water Vision: West Africa charts path for water, sanitation reforms

Stakeholders across West Africa have commenced deliberations in Abuja...

War in Iran causing biggest energy crisis in history – IEA

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