Africa: Airlines Sign Pledge to Protect Wildlife

Two global organisations are stepping up the fight against illegal trade in wildlife.

The International Air Transport Association (Iata) and the secretariat of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (Cites) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to cooperate in reducing illegal trade in wildlife and wildlife products, as well as to ensure the safe and secure transport of legally traded wildlife.

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