The world has witnessed a surge in wildlife crime in recent years. Shocking images have become sadly familiar: rhinos bleeding to death after being shot for their horns, sharks hunted for their fins, birds and reptiles smuggled across borders and kept in appalling conditions.
The news that Kenya plans to burn hundreds of tonnes of ivory in April, as part of its anti-poaching efforts, is very welcome. Cracking down on this criminal activity worldwide requires a stronger partnership between source, transit and receiver countries and between regional organisations.