Illegal wildlife trade (IWT) is a leading threat to biodiversity globally. Experts from across the globe will convene in London to explore strategies to tackle IWT.<\/p>\n
Five of the UK\u2019s most active research organisations, including DICE, are convening a Symposium on the evidence that underlies conservation strategies to address IWT. Research plays a central\u2014but often overlooked\u2014role in finding real-world solutions to the complex and rapidly changing challenges of illegal trade.<\/p>\n
In response, experts are gathering to challenge myths about IWT, highlight the latest evidence and articulate gaps in our current understanding of IWT\u2014all working to inform the upcoming UK Government\u2019s London Conference on Illegal Wildlife Trade.*<\/p>\n
Zoological Society of London, Outer Circle, London NW1 4SX Evidence to Action<\/a> will gather more than 270 researchers, community members, practitioners, journalists and decision-makers to explore the science of human responses to IWT, including their implications for wildlife, livelihoods and policy. It will cover topics such as:<\/p>\n The symposium builds on a first-of-its-kind policy brief<\/a><\/strong> that highlights key research findings and gaps important to strengthening future conservation efforts. * Following the Symposium, the UK Government is hosting the\u00a0London Conference on Illegal Wildlife Trade<\/a> on 11-12 October.<\/p>\n Organising Committee<\/strong><\/p>\n Main image: Pangolins are one of the most trafficked mammals in the world, yet their plight remains largely unknown to the public (Credits: Dan Challender and Save Vietnam Wildlife)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\nTuesday 9 October<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\nThe symposium will be live-streamed.<\/a><\/p>\n\n