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Following the money – hitting the illegal wildlife trade where it hurts
FromWhat on Earth?
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Length:
22 minutes
Released:
Jul 2, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
The global illegal wildlife trade is worth billions every year, money which fuels further environmental crime, drives corruption and undermines sustainable development and conservation – but these huge profits are seldom targeted.
In this edition, Julian Newman, EIA’s Campaigns Director, talks with Press & Communications Officer Paul Newman about how it’s possible to track down the financial flows and how tackling money laundering can be a vital weapon in the fight against illegal wildlife trade by hitting major wildlife criminals where it hurts most – in their pockets.
(Left to right)
Paul Newman – Press and Communications Officer,
Julian Newman - Campaigns Director
eia-interntaional.org
In this edition, Julian Newman, EIA’s Campaigns Director, talks with Press & Communications Officer Paul Newman about how it’s possible to track down the financial flows and how tackling money laundering can be a vital weapon in the fight against illegal wildlife trade by hitting major wildlife criminals where it hurts most – in their pockets.
(Left to right)
Paul Newman – Press and Communications Officer,
Julian Newman - Campaigns Director
eia-interntaional.org
Released:
Jul 2, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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