While no firm decision is expected on the fate of rhinos and horns, the rhino debate is one of the most anticipated at the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), which will see 183 countries converge in South Africa to debate the fate of the world’s most endangered wildlife species.
Countries are expected to ensure that endangered species are on the right lists for trading, or nontrading.
But the conference is fraught with internal politics, with pro-trade lobbyists and animal rights often in direct opposition to what they believe is best for the sustainable conservation of species. More: http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/horn-trade-debate-to-hot-up-this-week-20160917
Countries are expected to ensure that endangered species are on the right lists for trading, or nontrading.
But the conference is fraught with internal politics, with pro-trade lobbyists and animal rights often in direct opposition to what they believe is best for the sustainable conservation of species. More: http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/horn-trade-debate-to-hot-up-this-week-20160917
