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.
Other Publications
Regional Trade Agreements and conflict: Promoting conflict or building peace (IISD, 2005)
Regional Trade Agreements (RTAs) have become defining features of the modern economy and a powerful force for globalization….
Aiding or Abetting? Dilemmas of foreign aid and political instability in Melanesia (IISD, 2005)
Since independence, the self-governing nations of Melanesia – Papua New Guinea (PNG), the Solomon Islands, Fiji and Vanuatu…
Policy Incoherence: EU Fisheries Policy in Senegal (UNDP, 2005)
This paper explores the complex interplay between European Union fisheries policies and their impact on Senegal’s fishing sector….