Ban on domestic ivory trade passes at international summit

Not legally binding but may stem trade and poachingNearly one third of Africa’s savannah elephants killed between 2007 and 2014Ban negotiations spurred feudNations and environment groups have agreed to shut down the domestic ivory trade, despite the resolution nearly being derailed by objections from countries including Japan and South Africa.Related: Push for ban on domestic ivory trade spurs feud at international summitContinue reading...