Private Sector Must be a Part of the Wildlife Trafficking Solution

It is an unfortunate fact that the U.S. continues to be one of the world’s leading markets for illegal wildlife products, including jewellery, skins and trinkets. … Corporate leaders understand that they can play a constructive role in implementing policy goals when they are engaged from the beginning of the process.
For this reason, the companies joining USWTA are taking pro-active steps to ensure that illegal wildlife products remain out of their supply chains. Online retailers Etsy, Google, and Ebay are pledging to ensure that these products are not sold on their sites. Fine jewelers, such as Tiffany & Co. are ensuring that none of their articles include components such as ivory, coral, or exotic skins. Companies in the travel sector, including JetBlue and Royal Caribbean, are taking steps to ensure that they are not transporting illegal wildlife products and advising their customers that these products should not be taken home.
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