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China today shut the door on many of its ivory factories and retail outlets, dramatically improving the survival prospects for elephants across the world. The move, announced by the State Forestry Administration,…
3 March 2017 – One of Africa’s largest airlines and five celebrities from around the globe have joined forces with UN Environment on World Wildlife Day to help put an end to the illicit international trade in…
Ian Somerhalder, UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador What is a pangolin? You probably have no idea, and I can understand why. This small mammal is shy and only moves around at night. Hardly a zoo has been able to…
Efforts to protect the critically endangered saiga antelope have taken another set-back after a goat plague epidemic has killed more than 3,000 of the Mongolia species in the past five months, with researchers…
The United Nations’ #WildforLife campaign has won a top Chinese social media award, recognizing its role in the increasing awareness of wildlife crime that culminated in China's landmark decision to ban domestic…
The year 2016 may have been turbulent, but it certainly scored some wins for the environment and sustainability. Momentum from a triumphant 2015, which saw the adoption of the Paris climate agreement and the…
EU Urges Promotion of Good Governance and Rule of Law Nairobi, 29 November 2016 - A new European Union (EU) resolution on wildlife trafficking calls on EU member states to address corruption and the shortcomings of…
Governments at the Hanoi Conference on Illegal Wildlife Trade committed to specific actions that support wiping out poaching and wildlife trafficking, recognising this as crucial to achieving sustainable, inclusive…
29 September 2016 – As nations take decisions to protect rhinos, elephants, pangolins and other threatened species in Johannesburg this week, the Black Mambas – 36 courageous female rangers fighting wildlife crime…
By Thu Minh, a United Nations Environment #WildforLife Campaign Champion. I have a confession to make. Despite years of performing live in front of large audiences all over the world, I still get incredibly nervous…
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