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🌟 Exciting News from Justice Jackline Mogeni on the Case of Slain Lion Olobor! Justice Jackline Mogeni issued a one-of-a-kind directive regarding the Slain Lion Olobor case filed by American Luis Franco. The ELC judge reiterated the responsibility of every person to conserve and protect wildlife resources. Justice Mogeni opined that since this is a sensitive matter and of global importance, it should be held outside the corners of a courtroom to allow any interested person to participate. Thus, favoring mediation in the form of a community hearing as opposed to courtroom litigation. In her wisdom, the judge directed that the mediation take place at a site where Olobor was allegedly killed. This decision ensures that the proceedings are deeply connected to the heart of the matter. The lion enthusiast community will finally get closure. Most importantly, Olobor will get justice. We encourage lion enthusiasts to attend the forthcoming hearing in large numbers. We undertake to share as much information as possible.#JusticeForOlobor #WildlifeProtection #CommunityHearing

It's important to realize how close some species are to disappearing. Adding unique detection methods, like the ability to detect ivory being smuggled in cargo or baggage, is a major step in helping dismantle the illegal wildlife trade. The more items are captured, the more arrests made, and the more equipment seized, the harder it is for groups to continue poaching our remaining endangered animals. It's only one step...but one we're eager to make as a software company that specializes in tailored detection algorithms.

Wildlife Crime Remain high. The analysis in the current report (https://lnkd.in/dV9r2QtE) reveals that wildlife trafficking remains a persistent global issue. Criminal activities continue to undermine the effectiveness of laws designed to reduce the impact of excessive wildlife trade, leading to numerous environmental, socioeconomic, and governance-related harms.

Don't forget to check out our #2023AnnualReport! We've made amazing progress in the fight against #wildlifecrime. Keeping the pressure on transnational criminal networks and reaching new milestones in 2023. We have helped shift the perception of wildlife crime from a low-risk, high-reward industry to one where the risks outweigh the benefits. Explore our 2023 Annual Report to witness how we're reshaping the narrative around wildlife crime! Read more in the PDF version here! 👇 bit.ly/4ehY7sT

ACAMS offers several free, interesting courses on financial crimes and risks. Fighting Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Part 1 / Ending Illegal Wildlife Trade – A Practical Guide for Law Enforcement / ACAMS WWF Ending Illegal Wildlife Trade – A Comprehensive Overview / Enhancing Financial Inclusion with a Risk-Based Approach 

This week is #PoliceWeek and we'd like to take a moment to give thanks to the members of our Law Enforcement team, who have the very important job of protecting our natural resources and helping keep the people who use our state parks and other public lands safe through the enforcement of fish, wildlife, boating, and park laws. Interested in becoming a Conservation Officer? Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gg6jszpw 📷: Nebraskaland Magazine

I’ve go to admit, I found this a hard to watch but a brilliant reel giving insights into the impact of the Illegal Wildlife trade on Africa. Everyday, our continent’s natural treasures like our wildlife, fauna, marine life, trees, are being raided to serve the desires of people in far away lands. This has been going on for too long. In a world that has been so badly depleted of it’s natural environment, where hearing the dawn-chorus of birds is privilege for many, Africans, we really need to do more to value and protect our natural treasures, like our Wildlife. No African banking institution that is serious about the Environment or basic Compliance should be devoid of a financial crime strategy which doesn’t specifically address the Illegal Wildlife Trade. Inadvertently facilitating money laundering by wildlife traffickers both African or those from overseas should be a Considered Unacceptable in every Boardroom. Otherwise in the end it is our continent that will suffer. The elephants will be gone ; the Lions will be something of books; the Rhinos same as the Dinosaurs. Watch the video and share it with your staff, colleagues and family. Don’t Like it. Frankly that’s not why we created. Just encourage staff to know more about it and Raise SARs (Suspicious Activity Reports) if they think a transaction is endangering Africa’s natural beauties. Banks and Fintechs can make a difference in the fight against the Illegal Wildlife Life Trade.

As with other areas of transnational organized crime, wildlife crime is primarily rooted in opportunities for profit: 1. Who is involved in this crime? 2. Where is it happening? 3. How big are the flows? 4. What can be done to stop it? 5. What is being done to stop it? Are questions asked everyday by those trying to to make necessary corrections.

🌿 Join us in reflecting on NIJ's Term of the Month for April 2024: Wrongful Convictions. Wrongful convictions are cases where innocent individuals are wrongly convicted of crimes they did not commit, often due to factors like mistaken eyewitness identification, false confessions, flawed forensic evidence, inadequate legal representation, coerced pleas, or official misconduct. Wrongful convictions not only impact the individuals directly affected but also their families, communities, and society as a whole. They weaken trust in the justice system and allow true perpetrators to evade accountability. At Wildlife Forensic Fund, we recognize the critical importance of justice, not only for humans but also for our wildlife. As we strive to combat wildlife crime, we're reminded of the broader implications of injustice and the vital role of science in addressing it. Join us in advocating for a fair and equitable justice system, where science informs policy and prevents wrongful convictions. Read more about wrongful convictions: https://lnkd.in/e9iCRS_f And check out our website to learn more about wildlife forensics and what we do: https://lnkd.in/eFVXyymQ #WildlifeConservation #ConservationJustice #ScienceAndJustice #SocialJustice #EnvironmentalJustice #EndWildlifeCrime #ProtectWildlife #BiodiversityProtection

The new EU Digital Services Act could significantly help protect wildlife in the digital age by taking a systemic approach to tackling illegal online trade. Do you want to know more about it and how individual EU citizens can now contribute to the detection and notification of illegally traded wildlife? Read here: https://lnkd.in/eW7VHEcT