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Cutting our Losses? Reducing the Illegal Trade in Natural Resources (IISD, 2004)

Cutting our Losses? Reducing the Illegal Trade in Natural Resources (IISD, 2004)

Since independence, the self-governing nations of Melanesia – Papua New The illegal trade of natural resources, such as wildlife and tropical timber, is a global problem of huge scale; driving conflict, promoting corruption and rewarding criminals. It also destroys biodiversity and undermines livelihoods. It is an issue that intersects environment and development. However, all is not lost. Solutions are possible but need political will and concerted effort.

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