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JNIM cuts a path into southern Mali

Unregulated timber logging economy is at the centre of extremists’ governance strategies and infiltration into the region.

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Protecting South Africa’s precious succulents from illegal traders

New research shows that strides have been made, but more support and private-public partnerships are needed.

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Alerte précoce : Anticiper les tendances de l’exploitation forestière illégale au Cameroun

Le bassin du Congo est de plus en plus exploité par des criminels qui tirent d'importants bénéfices de ce commerce illicite du bois.

07 / 03 / 2024 by Nicholas Atampugre

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Early warning: anticipating illegal timber logging trends in Cameroon

The country's Congo River basin is emerging as an area for criminals to profit significantly from this illicit trade.

07 / 03 / 2024 by Nicholas Atampugre

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ENACT Live: Growing, growing, gone – safeguarding SA’s illegally traded succulents

International demand for succulents is driving rampant harvesting and trade, and some species now face extinction.

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Lake Victoria: convergence point for environmental crimes

From illegal fishing to smuggling, this report highlights the lake's vulnerability and the urgent need for action.

06 / 03 / 2024 by Willis Okumu

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Protéger les précieuses succulentes d'Afrique du Sud des vendeurs illégaux

Une nouvelle étude montre que des progrès ont été réalisés, mais qu'un soutien accru et des partenariats public-privé sont nécessaires.

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Changement climatique, économies illicites et résilience communautaire

La présente étude de cas explore ces phénomènes associés dans les villages riverains du Parc National du Niokolo-Koba au Sénégal et propose des réponses.

26 / 01 / 2024 by Mouhamadou Kane & Lucia Bird Ruiz Benitez de Lugo

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Climate change, illicit economies and community resilience

This report explores these interlinked phenomena in communities peripheral to Senegal’s Niokolo-Koba National Park and proposes responses.

26 / 01 / 2024 by Mouhamadou Kane & Lucia Bird Ruiz Benitez de Lugo

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Protecting South Africa’s precious succulents from illegal traders

New research shows that strides have been made, but more support and private-public partnerships are needed.

Flora

Growing, growing, gone: safeguarding South Africa’s illegally traded succulents

This paper explores the illegal market for succulent flora from the country's Succulent Karoo and the national strategy to address the crisis.

21 / 11 / 2023 by Carina Bruwer

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CAR conflict drives illegal logging and timber trafficking

International support is needed to sanction businesses complicit in timber trafficking from the Central African Republic.