Prevent, Combat, and Eradicate Illegal Trade in Wildlife
The Columbia University Club, United Nations Association, and the Princeton Club are proud to host the Autumn 2015 Columbia University Club Foundation Ambassador lecture featuring the permanent representative to the United Nations from Germany.
On July 30, 2015 the United Nations General Assembly passed a sweeping resolution that targets the global problem of wildlife trafficking, calling on all 193 UN member states (governments of the world) to take on a series of actions to “prevent, combat, and eradicate the illegal trade in wildlife.”
Adopted by consensus, the resolution recognizes the intrinsic value of biological diversity to human well-being, while expressing concern over widespread poaching and trafficking – particularly of elephants and rhinos.
The Governments of Gabon and Germany initially proposed the resolution, and then led efforts among member states to garner support, and draw up the language.
Join us for this important panel discussion.
Moderator:
Elizabeth (Liz) Bennett
Vice President for Species Conservation
Wildlife Conservation Society
Panelists:
Ambassador Charles Thembani Ntwaagae
Permanent Representative of Botswana to the United Nations
Ambassador Heiko Thoms
Deputy Permanent Representative of Germany to the United Nations
Minister Counsellor Do Hung Viet
Deputy Permanent Representative
Mission of Viet Nam to the United Nations
Registration: 6:00PM
Lecture: 6:30PM
Reception:7:30PM
Cost: Free for members, $15 for guests
Member Fees for this event will be billed to the member’s account.
Are you interested in this topic? Read more here: How Killing Elephants Finances Terror in Africa
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