Ed. note: The following was originally posted on Tradewinds, the official blog of the United States Trade Representative. You can read the original post here.
Today’s environmental challenges are staggering in their severity and scope.
Iconic animals such as elephants and rhinoceros, as well as lesser known species, such as the pangolin, saola, vaquita, and totoaba are under threat from wildlife trafficking. Illegal fishing is driving global economic losses in the billions each year while depleting treasured marine resources. While illegal logging is damaging ecosystems and undercutting sustainable, regulated business.