How India’s Wildlife Import System Became A Gateway For Gaps

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In a world where illegal wildlife trade thrives on opacity & clever paperwork, treaty compliance is not just a bureaucratic exercise, it is a matter of species survival.

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)—the planet’s most consequential pact for wildlife conservation—has expressed concern about India’s handling of endangered animals crossing borders. Though the treaty is seldom a matter of public drama, recent findings by a CITES-designated committee have propelled it into the spotlight.

The central issue is that the codes used on permits governing international trade in live animals do not always accurately reflect the actual transactions, and India’s system of checks is lacking.



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