Despite increased efforts to tackle the surge in rhino poaching, a record 1,215 rhinos were killed in South Africa in 2014 — highlighting the need for urgent international action to address the crisis.
African and Asian countries are reeling under a poaching crisis. Ruthless criminal networks are plundering the wild to supply skyrocketing demand for rhino horn, illegal ivory and tiger parts. If you know that wildlife crime is the most immediate threat to wild elephants, tigers and rhinos and share WWF's concern about its connection to regional conflicts, national security and even terrorism, take the pledge to...
- Never buy any illegal wildlife products, as I know that demand drives poaching
- Be a committed advocate in support of rangers and others on the front lines of conservation.
- Share your passion about stopping wildlife crime with your friends and family.
- Urge the U.S. government to continue championing efforts to stop wildlife crime at home and abroad.
WWF is urging governments — particularly those of demand countries such as China, Vietnam, Thailand and the U.S. — to strengthen law enforcement, invest in more boots on the ground and commit to long-term demand reduction efforts. But we also need your support to stop demand for illegal wildlife parts and products.
Pledge to stop wildlife crime and commit to preserving nature's beauty for future generations.
Dear World Wildlife Fund, You can count on me to do my part to stop wildlife crime and ensure a future for people and vulnerable wildlife on our planet: I will never buy any illegal wildlife products, as I know that demand drives poaching. I will be a committed advocate in support of rangers and others on the front lines of conservation. I will share my passion about stopping wildlife crime with my friends and family. I will urge the U.S. government to continue championing efforts to stop wildlife crime at home and abroad. I will stand with WWF and help stop wildlife crime. [Your comments here] Sincerely, [Your name]
