GI-TOC’s report ‘Wildlife has a Facebook problem’ exposes a booming online illegal wildlife trade, with 21K+ ads and 266K+ wildlife products identified – 74% on Facebook, fueling a $66M black market

by | Apr 10, 2026

Alarmingly, platform algorithms actively amplify this content, exposing users to illegal trade without intent, while the market itself has become highly commercialised, with estimated values reaching $66 million. The key takeaway is stark: online wildlife trafficking...

Nature Needs More report exposes a “Dirty Dozen” of countries as major hubs driving the legal and illegal wildlife trade, worth up to $20B a year, warning weak, outdated CITES controls enable illicit activity

by | Mar 9, 2026

It identifies a “Dirty Dozen” of priority countries including the Uk, US, India, Japan, Hong Kong, Canada, South Africa, Botswana, Panama, Colombia, Indonesia and New Zealand, as major drivers or weak points in the trade, citing high demand, poor enforcement, links to...

TRAFFIC’s latest report identifies the EU as a major global wildlife trafficking hub, with 5,000+ seizures in 2023 and over 1M CITES-listed specimens smuggled via airports, mail centres, and sea routes

by | Jun 20, 2025

The report highlights the involvement of organised crime groups, evolving smuggling tactics, and gaps in enforcement. While EU authorities have strengthened their response through updated policies and global cooperation, TRAFFIC urges further coordination, stronger...