Illegal animal trade in a globalized world: Implications for sustainable development

Abstract

The illegal trade of animals has persisted as a recurrent manifestation of transnational organized crime, fuelled by the movements of people, goods, and services propelled by the forces of globalization. This nefarious trade posed a significant threat to the global crime management system and jeopardized numerous animal species, impeding the sustainable development of nation-states worldwide. Drawing on the Green Belt Movement perspective, this study examined the impact of illicit animal trade on sustainable development in a globalized context. Utilizing the documentary method for data collection and analysis, this study examined the emergence of the illegal animal trade as a transnational organized crime arising from weak regulatory institutions and criminal systems in certain countries. The study offered a conceptual overview of illegal animal trading, its implications for sustainable development and global crime control, and recommended policy options to mitigate the phenomenon. The study findings revealed that illegal animal trading detrimentally affected sustainable development and necessitated stronger regulatory frameworks and law enforcement mechanisms to prevent and suppress it. The study concluded by recommending the significance of global collaboration and heightened awareness of the pernicious effects of illegal animal trading on sustainable development.

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Emordi, P. J. (2023). Illegal animal trade in a globalized world: Implications for sustainable development. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 8(1), 8-13. https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jda.v8i1.2

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