Illegal Wildlife Trade

Why it matters

• Threatens global biodiversity by pushing endangered species toward extinction.
• Undermines the rule of law and facilitates the growth of transnational organized crime networks.
• Disrupts ecosystem services and local livelihoods that depend on sustainable wildlife management.

How it is asked

Focus on the legal framework provided by the Wildlife Protection Act and international treaties like CITES, as well as the role of enforcement agencies in curbing poaching and trafficking.