‘Gang of eight’ on ivory probation

[dipsydoodle]

The worst offending countries in the ivory trade have been given a strict deadline to reduce their involvement or face sanctions.

The decision taken at the final meeting of the Cites conference in Bangkok is meant to compel countries like China and Thailand to tougher action.

But some campaigners say Cites is failing to protect elephants and want more urgent action.

Data indicates that 17,000 elephants were killed by poachers in 2011.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-21788664

New report warns of uncertain future for African elephants. http://www.iucn.org/about/union/members/resources/news/?uNewsID=12573