Asia Boosts Customs Capacity to Curb Illegal Wildlife Trade

Asia Boosts Customs Capacity to Curb Illegal Wildlife Trade

The World Customs Organization (WCO), through the Inama Project, conducts customs capacity building training in Asia to combat illegal wildlife trade (IWT) and protect endangered species. The project contributes to building a strong defense against IWT by enhancing the skills of customs officers, strengthening international cooperation, raising public awareness, and promoting policy improvements. Businesses should also actively participate in protecting biodiversity. The training aims to improve detection and prevention of IWT, ultimately safeguarding vulnerable species and ecosystems from the devastating impacts of this illicit activity.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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WCO Strengthens Zambias Crackdown on Wildlife Trafficking

WCO Strengthens Zambias Crackdown on Wildlife Trafficking

The World Customs Organization (WCO), through the WCO-INAMA project, supports Zambia Customs in enhancing its intelligence capabilities to combat the illegal trade in endangered species. Expert teams provide strategic guidance covering intelligence gathering, analysis, dissemination, risk management, and international cooperation. The project also promotes technology empowerment, aiming to promote Zambia's sustainable development and safeguard its green future. This initiative strengthens Zambia's ability to protect its natural resources and combat wildlife crime, contributing to global conservation efforts and fostering a more secure and sustainable environment.

01/27/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Nigeria Customs Boosts Antismuggling Via Wcos INAMA Initiative

Nigeria Customs Boosts Antismuggling Via Wcos INAMA Initiative

The World Customs Organization's INAMA project supports the Nigeria Customs Service in enhancing its capacity to combat the illegal wildlife trade. Through diagnostic assessments and implementation guidance, the project assists Nigeria Customs in establishing a sound risk management system, developing risk profiles, and improving operational capabilities. International cooperation and information sharing will build a global anti-smuggling network to jointly protect endangered species. This initiative strengthens Nigeria's ability to identify and intercept illegal shipments, contributing to the global effort to preserve biodiversity and combat wildlife crime.

02/03/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Malawi Boosts Wildlife Trafficking Crackdown with WCO Aid

Malawi Boosts Wildlife Trafficking Crackdown with WCO Aid

The WCO is assisting the Malawi Revenue Authority in enhancing its intelligence capabilities to combat illegal wildlife trade. This support includes providing expert assistance and training to strengthen the implementation of the CITES convention. The initiative aims to build a global enforcement network to effectively address wildlife trafficking. By improving intelligence gathering and analysis, the Malawi Revenue Authority will be better equipped to identify and intercept shipments of illegal wildlife products, contributing to the protection of endangered species and the disruption of criminal networks involved in this illicit trade.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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