16 Words That Could Save a Species: G8 Makes Historic Commitment to Tackle Wildlife Crime

“June 2013. Leaders of the powerful G8 nations have resolved to fight the increasing menace of international wildlife crime in a ground-breaking statement following their summit this week.

16 words
In a written statement of their post-summit intentions, 16 vital words were included: ‘We will also take action to tackle the illegal trafficking of protected or endangered wildlife species.’

This is the first time the G8 have pledged to take on the poachers, and follows the G8 or Too Late campaign run by Care for the Wild International alongside other wildlife NGOs, senior politicians and journalists.”

Source: Wildlife Extra

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