The world environment day 2016 took place in UNEP on the 3rd of June at theKazakh-German University. It was presented by President Dr. Markus Kaiser and the prorector of KGU Science and Innovations, Falk-Juri Knauft.
Description:
The booming illegal trade in wildlife products is eroding Earth’s precious biodiversity, robbing us of our natural heritage and driving whole species to the brink of extinction. Killing and smuggling is also undermining economies and ecosystems, fueling organized crime, and feeding corruption and insecurity across the globe.
Huge efforts to counter this illicit trade - including stronger policies, awareness campaigns and investments in community conservation and law enforcement - have scored some great successes. However, many species remain at risk and it will take a dedicated and sustained effort by each and every one of us to turn the tide.
How can we do it? More people need to understand the damage this illicit business is doing to our environment, livelihoods, communities and security. We must change our habits and behaviour so that demand for illegal wildlife products falls. More awareness and action pushes governments and international bodies to introduce and enforce tougher laws and combat those still willing to break them. Whoever you are, and wherever you live, show zero-tolerance for the illegal trade in wildlife in word and deed, and make a difference.
Organisers:
· UNEP, SRO for Central Asia
· UNIC
· UNESCO
· Kazakh-German University in Almaty, Natural Resources Institute