Key Focus Area: Tackling IWT
Tackling Illegal Wildlife Trafficking
Illegal wildlife trade threatens Mongolia’s biodiversity, endangers species, and fuels global trafficking networks. ZS Luujin has led a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening law enforcement capacity, securing borders, and disrupting trafficking routes.
Tackling Illegal Wildlife Trafficking (IWT)
Key Initiatives & Milestones:
- 2015-2018: IWT CF/IWT-1 Project – Strengthened law enforcement to combat wildlife trafficking.
- 2018-2021: IWT CF/IWT-2 Project – Enhanced border security and community engagement against illegal trade.
- 2021-2024: IWT CF/IWT-3 Project – Supported Mongolia’s new Ecological Police with global standards.
- 2020-2022: Foundation Segre Project – Introduced canine detection units to combat poaching and trafficking.
Impact & Investment:
- £1.4 million total investment in law enforcement, community engagement, and border protection.
- Strengthened anti-poaching measures, reducing illegal wildlife trade activities.
- Developed a long-term enforcement strategy to ensure the sustainability of conservation efforts.
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