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Experts recommend accounting for water scarcity and pollution in international trade rules to mitigate its impact. The UNESCO-IHE Institute's special report aims to integrate water management into global trade agreements, considering new concepts like virtual water and water footprint.
A new study found that reforestation at home often leads to deforestation abroad in developing countries. International trade in forest products increased the demand for imported timber and agricultural products, contributing to net deforestation. Strengthening cooperation and certification systems can help mitigate this issue.
A new study found that wealth and population density are the primary factors driving invasive species in Europe, surpassing climate and geography. Human activities like trade and travel have led to a surge in introduced species, causing ecosystem disruption and native species displacement.
A study by Oregon State University scientists has confirmed that whale meat sold at a Los Angeles sushi restaurant came from a sei whale killed in Japan's scientific whaling program. Genetic testing also revealed similar products were sold in Seoul, South Korea, underscoring the ongoing illegal trade of whalemeat products.
A group of 27 scientists and conservationists warn that allowing ivory sales in Tanzania and Zambia could lead to increased poaching and threaten the recovery of African elephants. The countries have not met the convention's standards for taking part in legal ivory trade, and China and Japan are major consumers of illegal ivory.
The CITES Standing Committee has given Peru a six-month deadline to address critical issues over the illegal mahogany trade, including implementing a computerized tracking system and harmonizing harvest and export quota systems. Failure to meet these requirements may result in suspension of mahogany exports from Peru.
A new study uses DNA forensic tools to track scalloped hammerhead shark fins sold in the Hong Kong market, tracing them back to their geographic origin. The research highlights the need for international protection and conservation efforts to safeguard these endangered species.
The World Bank has reaffirmed its support for the ban on tiger trade and called for the phasing out of tiger farms to protect wild tiger populations. The organization urges countries to continue banning domestic trade of wild tigers, citing economic and conservation concerns.
The Lancet Series on Trade and Health explores how trade affects population health, highlighting policy coherence challenges. Governance of trade and health is weighted towards international trade law, with WTO's strong dispute resolution procedure, which WHO lacks.
The elephant death rate from poaching in Africa has increased to 8% a year, with most recent studies indicating that hunters are targeting specific herds. The situation is worse than ever before, and the public is unaware of the giant mammals' plight.
USP has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with PHARMEXCIL to develop mutually beneficial activities for improving the quality of medicines and dietary supplements in India. The partnership aims to enhance global pharmaceutical trade, particularly for Indian products.
A new project led by Georgia Tech aims to develop strategies to help ports manage seismic risk more effectively. The team will evaluate methods of preventing damage using large-scale tests and investigate applying similar approaches to managing risks from other natural hazards.
A new study by Conservation International and WWF reveals significant discrepancies between CITES and US Customs data on international wildlife trade, with figures varying wildly from 5,200 percent. The study identifies widespread errors and inefficiencies in recordkeeping, hindering effective conservation efforts.