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Following a #CITES investigation into its import of 60,000 live animals, Indian private zoo Vantara declared a temporary pause on imports through June 2027. Now, 27 global NGOs are urging the Reliance-backed facility to make the ban permanent and focus on in-situ conservation. Spoorthy Raman reports for #Mongabay. https://mongabay.cc/QlrPxo#Vantara

In Nairobi, a UN body is deciding if "sustainable" becomes a rubber stamp for the cage. More than 575,000 live animals traded legally between 2011–2020 carried zoonotic disease risks. Reptiles die at 3.6% in captivity (up to 28% for chameleons). "Sustainable use" measured only by population counts lets a practice pass inspection while it normalizes severe suffering. #CITES #AnimalRights #Environment #Nairobi #UN #Sustainability #ClimateJustice #News #Ecology #Protection 1/2

Brazilwood has declined 84% in three generations, yet political maneuvering at #CITES may have weakened its protection. After a #Mongabay investigation, Brazil’s gov confirmed a private call between Lula and Macron occurred despite earlier denials. https://mongabay.cc/q31IRY #CITES #Brazil #France