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ECOSOC/007
CSUNA XIX
Re: Illicit Trafficking in Protected Species of Wild Flora and Fauna
Economic and Social Council
Aware that the conservation of wild flora and fauna is essential for the maintenance of
biological diversity, preservation of the environment and sustainable
development,
Further aware of the existence of organized criminal groups operating transnationally
that specialize in trafficking in protected species of wild flora and fauna, and
concerned at the adverse environmental, economic and social repercussions of
their activities,
Convinced that both international cooperation and mutual legal assistance are essential to
preventing, combating and eradicating illicit trafficking in protected species of
wild flora and fauna,
Concerned by the involvement of organized criminal groups in all aspects of illicit
trafficking in endangered species of wild fauna and flora, and underscoring in
that regard the usefulness of the United Nations Convention against
Transnational Organized Crime in reinforcing international cooperation in the
fight against such crime,
Conscious of the importance of promoting public-private partnerships to address illicit
trafficking in endangered species of wild fauna and flora, especially as regards
the adoption of preventive measures,
Recalling the importance of effective cooperation between the United Nations Office on
Drugs and Crime and relevant international organizations in combating illicit
trafficking in endangered species of wild fauna and flora and for organizing,
upon request, the provision of technical assistance to States in the areas of crime
prevention and criminal justice.
1. Urges Member States to adopt preventive measures, where necessary, as well
as to review their criminal legislation with a view to ensuring that
offences relating to trafficking in protected species of wild flora and
fauna are punishable by appropriate penalties that take into account the
serious nature of those offences;
2. Encourages Member States to undertake awareness-raising activities to
improve understanding of the serious impact of trafficking in protected
species of wild flora and fauna;
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3. Urges Member States to strengthen international, and regional cooperation,
including for purposes of extradition, mutual legal assistance,
identification, and seizure and confiscation of proceeds of crime, and
invites them to reinforce and develop relevant mechanisms for such
purposes, in order to combat all forms and aspects of illicit trafficking
in endangered species of wild fauna and flora;
4. Recommends Member States to consider, as appropriate, reviewing their legal
frameworks with a view to providing the most extensive international
cooperation possible to fully address all aspects of illicit trafficking in
endangered species of wild fauna and flora;
5. Decides to remain actively seized in the matter.
Submitted by: Barbados
Seconded by: Indonesia