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AUGUST 18, 2019

Conservationists, EU MPs urge ban on trophy hunting of endangered species

Rhinos, elephants and other endangered animals were among those being discussed at the conservation summit

Dozens of European parliamentarians and conservation groups called Sunday on the regulator of global wildlife trade to ban all trophy hunting of rhinos, elephants and other endangered animals.


The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) bans all commercial trade in more than 1,000 species of animals and plants considered to be endangered, listed under its so-called Appendix I.

But in a letter handed to CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero, more than 50 European MPs and an equal number of conservationist groups decried that trophy hunting, which is deemed "non-commercial", has been exempt from that ban.

"A considerable number of Appendix I species trophies are traded each year, (including) trophies of species listed as extinct in the wild, critically endangered, endangered, vulnerable or near threatened on the IUCN Red List," the letter said.

The signatories called on CITES to "treat the trade in hunting trophies in the same manner as it treats all other trade in wildlife," and to "implement an immediate moratorium on the import of all Appendix I species."

They also called for an end to allowing captive farming of lions for hunting trophies.

The letter was delivered during an ongoing global wildlife conference in Geneva tasked with evaluating the CITES rules, but the issue is currently not on the agenda for debate.

'Absolutely inexplicable'

The Campaign to Ban Trophy Hunting, which is behind the push to close the CITES "loophole", said in a statement that "CITES permits have been issued (by) hunters wanting to shoot and take home trophies of some of the world's most endangered animals."


A wide range of species are coveted by hunters, including elephants, white and black rhinos, giraffes, but also primates like chimpanzees, cheetahs, crocodiles and grey parrots.

Eduardo Goncalves, the founder of the Campaign to Ban Trophy Hunting, told AFP the CITES exemption for trophy hunting was "absolutely inexplicable."

Trophy hunting, he said, is a "global multi-million dollar industry", which is "clearly commercial".

The United States, which by far sees the biggest import of hunting trophies, has issued an estimated 200,000 import permits in the past decade, according to a report by the campaign.



That is nine times more than China, which came in second, the report said, warning though that the number of permits issued by Beijing had skyrocketed from just 18 in 2007 to 2,142 a decade later.

The report also noted significant recent increases in trophy hunting by citizens from a range of other countries, including Canada, Belgium, Austria and Russia.

Government-licensed hunting is common across parts of Africa, with tourists paying to shoot a small number of selected animals. The practice is controversial but many wildlife experts accept that hunting can aid long-term conservation.

The countries that sell licences for trophy hunting of endangered species usually argue that the proceeds are used to fund conservation projects and anti-poaching protection.

But critics like Goncalves question this, arguing that the practice is instead leading to the decline of many species.

"The loophole that allows trophy hunters to shoot endangered species must be closed immediately," he said.

The "CITIES Loophole".

Kind of like the "Gunshow Loophole".

These leftist certainly have their talking points down, even though they are full of shit.

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Government-licensed hunting is common across parts of Africa, with tourists paying to shoot a small number of selected animals. The practice is controversial but many wildlife experts accept that hunting can aid long-term conservation.

Note: "A SMALL NUMBER OF SELECTED ANIMALS."
And yes, the buzz word "Loophole", has now entered the picture.

Why don't they use their resources to put a ban on poaching and truly do some good for wildlife.

They're playing in the minor leagues with trophy hunters.

If they were really and truly concerned about wildlife, they'd step up to the big leagues and begin a campaign against poachers. Their efforts are merely political to appeal to their liberal base.

Until these countries and organizations stand up to the countries that promote poaching, I don't want to hear their drivel.

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Originally posted by surefire7:
Why don't they use their resources to put a ban on poaching and truly do some good for wildlife.

They're playing in the minor leagues with trophy hunters.

If they were really and truly concerned about wildlife, they'd step up to the big leagues and begin a campaign against poachers. Their efforts are merely political to appeal to their liberal base.

Until these countries and organizations stand up to the countries that promote poaching, I don't want to hear their drivel.

Because they have absolutely no sense at all.

They are playing to the convoluted, stupid, brainless masses who have zero knowledge of Africa or true conservation.

It is the same mentality that wants to ban guns, to stop senseless killings.

That new clown ruling the UK, Boris, has a blonde bimbo and her first announcement was to stop people hunting in the UK!

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Originally posted by surefire7:
Why don't they use their resources to put a ban on poaching and truly do some good for wildlife.

They're playing in the minor leagues with trophy hunters.

If they were really and truly concerned about wildlife, they'd step up to the big leagues and begin a campaign against poachers. Their efforts are merely political to appeal to their liberal base.

Until these countries and organizations stand up to the countries that promote poaching, I don't want to hear their drivel.

Because we are seen as the “rich whites exploiting Africa.” They see poachers as people trying to feed their families and don’t understand the funding behind the poaching of the animals listed. They think it’s some poor native out there snaring an impala to get meat.

The Antis will never listen to our message, as their mind is mostly made up.

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Originally posted by DCS Member:

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Originally posted by surefire7:
Why don't they use their resources to put a ban on poaching and truly do some good for wildlife.

They're playing in the minor leagues with trophy hunters.

If they were really and truly concerned about wildlife, they'd step up to the big leagues and begin a campaign against poachers. Their efforts are merely political to appeal to their liberal base.

Until these countries and organizations stand up to the countries that promote poaching, I don't want to hear their drivel.

Because we are seen as the “rich whites exploiting Africa.” They see poachers as people trying to feed their families and don’t understand the funding behind the poaching of the animals listed. They think it’s some poor native out there snaring an impala to get meat.

The Antis will never listen to our message, as their mind is mostly made up.

It is the same people who worship idiots like Prince Harry and his Hollywood bimbo wife as conservationists and environmentalists!

Turning a blind eye to the life these two fakes live, in actually destroying the environment!

Going to Google sponsored SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT conference, living in giant yach, and the rest arriving in private jets!

The mind truly boggles at the stupidity of the masses!

It’s a double standard. They believe minions should do as they say, not as they do. I’m glad the Trump boys are hunters and support our rights.

http://enb.iisd.org/cites/cop18/18aug.html



FROM SUNDAY AT CITES:


Committee I also discussed the agenda item on quotas on leopard hunting trophies. The EU favored suspending the quotas of countries that have not provided relevant information for review, pending recommendations to be made by the Animals and Standing Committees. Several African countries highlighted the difficulty of assessing leopard populations. Senegal stated that leopard hunting quotas have been out of date and that quotas should be based on scientific evidence. The Committee established a working group, chaired by the UK, to review the process for interpreting and applying quotas.

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Originally posted by Kathi:
http://enb.iisd.org/cites/cop18/18aug.html



FROM SUNDAY AT CITES:


Committee I also discussed the agenda item on quotas on leopard hunting trophies. The EU favored suspending the quotas of countries that have not provided relevant information for review, pending recommendations to be made by the Animals and Standing Committees. Several African countries highlighted the difficulty of assessing leopard populations. Senegal stated that leopard hunting quotas have been out of date and that quotas should be based on scientific evidence. The Committee established a working group, chaired by the UK, to review the process for interpreting and applying quotas.

Chaired by the UK??

How many leopards does the bloody UK have?