How politics, economics and corruption fuel live great ape trafficking
A Talk by Ofir Drori , Ian Redmond OBE , Jenny Desmond , Daniel Stiles and Patricia Tricorache
About this Talk
This webinar will discuss the evolution of the under-reported great ape black market. The webinar will feature experts in the field who will discuss the findings of the report "Empty forests: How politics, economics and corruption fuel live great ape trafficking" and their implications for great ape conservation efforts. They will also discuss the challenges of mitigating the illegal trade in great apes, including the political and economic interests of corrupt government and law enforcement officials that facilitate the trade, and the under-reporting of great apes seized in illegal trade incidents.
About The Speakers
Illegal Wildlife Trade Expert
Illegal Wildlife Trade expert with 18 years' experience, currently collaborating with Colorado State University’s Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory and as an investigator with the Alliance to Counter Crime Online (ACCO).
Founder, Liberia Chimpanzee Rescue and Protection, Partners in Animal Protection and Conservation
Jenny Desmond is Founder of both Liberia Chimpanzee Rescue and Protection in West Africa and Partners in Animal Protection and Conservation in the U.S.