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Jaguar Conservation Alliance Rallies Efforts to Protect and Combat Illegal Trafficking
Jaguar Conservation Alliance Rallies Efforts to Protect and Combat Illegal Trafficking
News | Fauna
December, 2023 Bolivia

In commemoration of International Jaguar Day, the Pando Jaguar Conservation Alliance organized a series of activities in the city of Cobija last November 29th, aiming to highlight the importance of jaguar conservation.

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Knowledge Exchange for Criminal Investigation Work on Wildlife Trafficking Among Amazonian Countries
Knowledge Exchange for Criminal Investigation Work on Wildlife Trafficking Among Amazonian Countries
News | Fauna
December, 2023 Ecuador

The "Regional Symposium of Criminal Investigators Against Wildlife Trafficking" brought together authorities from Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil responsible for law enforcement and criminal investigation of wildlife trafficking.

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Training Strengthens Security Personnel Skills at Land Terminals and Airports to Combat Illegal Wildlife Trafficking
Training Strengthens Security Personnel Skills at Land Terminals and Airports to Combat Illegal Wildlife Trafficking
News | Fauna
November, 2023 Bolivia

Skill development for security personnel in the fight against illegal wildlife trafficking was carried out through workshops at the El Alto Metropolitan Terminal and El Alto International Airport. The topics included methodologies and operational procedures.

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National Environmental Protection Police Unit Commemorates 25 Years of Service and Nature Protection in Quito
National Environmental Protection Police Unit Commemorates 25 Years of Service and Nature Protection in Quito
News | Fauna
November, 2023 Ecuador

In 2023, the National Environmental Protection Police Unit (UPMA) celebrated its 25th anniversary and commitment to preserving nature. In collaboration with WCS Ecuador, the UPMA organized two commemorative events to highlight its strenuous work dedicated to the safeguarding and conservation of natural heritage.

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Public Institutions Trained in Best Practices for Seizure and Safe Handling of Wildlife
Public Institutions Trained in Best Practices for Seizure and Safe Handling of Wildlife
News | Fauna
November, 2023 Bolivia

A workshop on best practices for handling wildlife as evidence was held at the Vesty Pakos Municipal Biopark in La Paz. Representatives from the Forest Police, GADLP, UMSA, and the Biopark participated.

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Bolivia Enacts the Condor Law: A Milestone for Wildlife Conservation
Bolivia Enacts the Condor Law: A Milestone for Wildlife Conservation
News | Fauna
November, 2023 Bolivia

A milestone in wildlife preservation is achieved with the enactment of the Comprehensive Law for the Protection and Conservation of the Andean Condor. This law safeguards not only the Andean condor but all endangered fauna in Bolivia.

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WCS Works with Aviation to Prevent and Detect Wildlife Trafficking
WCS Works with Aviation to Prevent and Detect Wildlife Trafficking
News | Fauna Trafficking
November, 2023 Regional

In an interview with ALN NEWS, Yovana Murillo, manager of the WCS Wildlife Trafficking Counter Program, shares tactics and collaborations with the aviation industry. This joint effort aims to intercept and eradicate illegal wildlife trade, thus protecting the region's biodiversity through surveillance and control of air passenger and cargo transportation.

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International Green Film Festival Promotes Biodiversity Care
International Green Film Festival Promotes Biodiversity Care
News | Fauna
October, 2023 Bolivia

The La Paz 2023 International Green Film Festival took place at the Bolivian Cinematheque, where seven short films and a documentary were screened, focusing on promoting conservation activities for our biodiversity. The short film presented by WCS Bolivia, titled “You Can Lose Your Flight and Your Freedom”, shows the joint actions being carried out at Bolivia's airports to combat illegal wildlife trafficking at air transport points.

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International conference was held to prevent crimes against wildlife
International conference was held to prevent crimes against wildlife
News | Fauna Trafficking
October, 2023 Perú

Peru hosted the First International Conference on Wildlife Crime Prevention held from October 4 to 6, 2023. Different approaches and analytical frameworks from crime sciences were shared and discussed to address wildlife trafficking in the Andean Amazonian countries, emphasizing on crime prevention.

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