GUIDELINES FOR MARITIME SECTOR
Separately, NParks on Saturday launched a new guide aimed at helping the maritime industry detect and prevent wildlife trafficking.
Titled Red Flag Indicators for Wildlife Trafficking in Containerised Sea Cargo, the guide was developed with conservation groups TRAFFIC international Southeast Asia and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), with input from the World Shipping Council.
“It equips maritime industry partners, including carriers, shippers, and freight forwarders with guidance on at risk routes and common red flags in wildlife trafficking, such as discrepancies in documentation, cargo value, weight, and appearance,” NParks said.
The announcement was made at the fifth World Wildlife Day Regional Youth Symposium, held in Singapore from Mar 28 to 29.
The annual event, organised by youths from NParks’ Youth Stewards for Nature programme and members of the CITES Global Youth Network, brought together more than 150 participants from over 20 countries.
Themed “Exploring Intersections Among Wildlife Trade, Wildlife Health and Wildlife Conservation”, the symposium featured discussions, showcases and workshops aimed at strengthening regional networks in wildlife conservation.
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