[wanabidii] Press Releases: United States and China Highlight Cooperation on Combating Wildlife Trafficking at the 7th U.S.-China Strategic & Economic Dialogue

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: United States and China Highlight Cooperation on Combating Wildlife Trafficking at the 7th U.S.-China Strategic & Economic Dialogue 06/24/2015 08:25 PM EDT United States and China Highlight Cooperation on Combating Wildlife Trafficking at the 7th U.S.-China Strategic & Economic Dialogue Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC June 24, 2015 As part of the seventh round of the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue (S&ED), the United States hosted the third breakout session on wildlife trafficking and a public event, Wildlife Trafficking: Inside the Evidence Room, in Washington, D.C. on June 24, 2015. Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Catherine Novelli and Minister Zhao Shucong of China’s State Forestry Administration led these events. The United States and China pledged to increase cooperation and intensify collaboration to address the global challenge of wildlife trafficking. Specifically, the United States and China agreed to take steps to further restrict imports and domestic trade in elephant ivory and, for the first time, tackled marine species, agreeing to collaborate in stemming the illegal trade in totoaba and sea turtles, share public education best practices, and work jointly on enforcement. The two sides also agreed to explore opportunities to use new and emerging technologies to inform and improve wildlife protection and law enforcement. Building upon their successful cooperation in the recent Cobra III international law enforcement action, the United States and China plan to continue to work together to disrupt criminal networks, target key supply chain chokepoints, enforce criminal penalties sufficient to deter future wildlife trafficking, and develop wildlife capacities globally through law enforcement training. The United States and China reaffirmed their commitment to trilateral cooperation in Africa to fight wildlife trafficking at the source. They also discussed how to intensify demand reduction efforts jointly, in collaboration with other governments, international organizations, civil society, the private sector, and local communities. For press inquiries, please contact Victoria Peabody at PeabodyVW@state.gov. For updates, please follow the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs on Facebook and Twitter. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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