Sunset for Elephants and Rhinos in the Wild?: Illegal Trafficking, Inadequate Enforcement and Lack of Political Will

Extinction is imminent for wild elephants and rhinos due to a confluence of uncontrolled poaching, illegal wildlife trafficking, consumer demand, and the inadequate reach and enforcement of conservation laws. A panel will discuss these issues, including the CITES treaty, relevant U.S. laws and the potential impact of the US State Department’s new four-part strategy to strengthen and expand enforcement.

Moderator: Martha Golar, Member, Committee on Animal Law

Speakers:

• Bryan Christy, Contributing Writer for National Geographic, author of "Blood Ivory"
• William Clark, Wildlife Crime Officer, INTERPOL 
• Major Scott Florence, NYS Bureau of Environmental Crimes Investigation
• Adam Roberts, Executive Vice President, Born Free USA
  

Sponsored by:
Committee on Animal Law, Christine Mott, Chair

Venue:
New York City Bar Association
42 West 44th Street- Stimson Room
NY NY

Start date: Thursday, April 25, 2013, 6:30-8:30 pm
End date: End date and time of event
Link to registration information
Contact name: Martha Golar, Esq.
Contact email: mgolar@panynj.gov