THERE WILL BE AN AUCTION OF TWO RHINO PAINTINGS IN AID OF TRAFFIC.

TESSA RAYNER WILL TALK ABOUT HOW TRAFFIC IS FIGHTING RHINO HORN POACHING

PAPILLON BRUT AND THE FIVE'S RESERVE WINE KINDLY SPONSORED BY VAN LOVEREN

PLATTERS KINDLY SUPPLIED BY CUBANA WITH AN AFTER EXHIBITION LUNCH SPECIAL

CLASSICAL GUITAR BY JONATHAN CHEERE EMMETT

HENRY TAYLOR GALLERY

SHOP 7G. CEDAR SQUARE

C/R.WITKOPPEN & CEDAR RD. FOURWAYS

011 705 3194

082 553 2208

Stemming illegal trade in rhino parts

PURPOSE: Support recovery of Africa�s and Asia�s rhino populations by eliminating the illegal

commercial trade driving rhino poaching on both continents

Although it appeared that the battle to eliminate illegal trade in rhino horn had largely been

won at the turn of the century, renewed commercial demand for rhino horns (and other body

parts) is once again the main threat to rhino species, demonstrating the need to remain

vigilant and ready to respond to new and emerging trade trends. Poaching pressure affects

most rhino populations, which remain precariously low. Increased civil instability and

economic collapse in some key rhino range States, and increased criminal organization, is

exacerbating more widespread problems of lack of political will and low levels of field and

border enforcement to address poaching and trade.

Through a combination of research, training and technical support for government agencies,

particularly in range States such as South Africa, Nepal and India, and promotion of

alternatives and behavioral change in key consumer countries, e.g. China and Viet Nam,

TRAFFIC will work to reduce the trade-related threats to these species. Work under this theme will contribute to achieving objectives articulated within WWF�s African and Asian Rhino

Action Plans, and contribute more generally to the ecosystem integrity of WWF priority places

home to rhinos (Borneo, Coastal East Africa, Eastern Himalayas, Mekong Complex, Miombo

Woodlands, Namib-Karoo-Kaokoveld, Sumatra). It will also support achievement of the IUCN

Global Programmer Results linked to enabling policies and governance systems for biodiversity

conservation and to provision of knowledge and tools (Core Programmer Area).

Global clamp down on the illegal trade in elephant ivory and Asian Elephants

PURPOSE: Help stabilize declining elephant populations and support their recovery by

significantly reducing illegal hunting and trade

Although declining and threatened in most parts of the world, elephant populations in several

East and Southern African countries are considered large enough to support/enable a limited

trade in ivory and other products, highlighting the challenge of stopping illegal hunting and

trade while allowing for sustainable management approaches. In recent years, the illicit ivory

trade has been increasing, largely driven by the emergence of a new and potent demand in

China and the ongoing presence of unregulated domestic ivory markets in a range of African

and Asian countries. Ongoing CITES processes to address unregulated domestic ivory

markets and illegal trade flows offer the best platform to address a range of issues at the

global level. Additional threats to Asian Elephants posed by illegal trade in live animals

between Thailand and Myanmar will require concerted action at the national and bi-lateral

levels. TRAFFIC�s work will focus on increasing the political will and government capacity

necessary to close down illegal domestic ivory markets, particularly in West and Central

African countries such as Cameroon. Work will also focus on tightening ivory stockpile

management in both range and consumer States, ensuring that any legal trade is effectively

managed and controlled, and stemming the illegal flow of ivory products from Africa to Asia.

TRAFFIC�s work will contribute directly to achieving WWF�s African Elephant Action plan

objective to reduce trade in major elephant product markets in Africa and Asia. By reducing

cross border trade in Asian Elephants and products, it will also support the aim to reduce

poaching of this species articulated in the Asian Elephant Action Plan. This will contribute to

wider elephant conservation efforts by helping stabilize elephant populations in areas where

they are currently declining, and support the recovery of depleted populations in suitable

habitats. As elephants are keystone species, this work will also help maintain the ecosystem

integrity of WWF priority places home to elephants (Borneo, Coastal East Africa, Congo Basin,

Eastern Himalayas, Mekong Complex, Miombo Woodlands, Namib-Karoo-Kaokoveld, Sumatra,

Western Ghats). Work under this theme will also support achievement of the IUCN Global Programmed Results linked to enabling policies and governance systems for biodiversity

conservation and to provision of knowledge and tools (Core Programmer Area).

David J. Newton

National Representative

TRAFFIC East/Southern Africa

Private Bag x11

Parkview

2122

South Africa

Tel: +27 11 4861102

Fax: +27 11 4861506

E-mail: david.newton@ewt.org.za