South Africa: Hong Kong to Destroy One of the World's Largest Stockpiles of Ivory

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Following mainland China's recent destruction of six tons of illegal ivory, Hong Kong has announced a commitment to destroy 27 of its estimated 33 tons of ivory stocks. This is one of the largest stocks in the world, and the destruction could send a clear message to consumers that ivory is an untouchable product.

In a press release last Thursday, Hong Kong's Endangered Species Advisory Committee confirmed that apart from a small amount of ivory being saved for 'educational purposes', all illegal stocks of ivory held by Hong Kong will be destroyed over a one- to two- year period. The first destruction will take place in the first half of this year.

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