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International Bird Day

Born Free marks a global day devoted to celebrating birds and encouraging their protection. Our Rescue & Care Officer Flo Blackbourn reports. 

Did CITES COP19 deliver for wildlife?

The conservation world has been focussed on Panama over the past two weeks, where the 19th Conference of the Parties to CITES, the global wildlife regulator, took place.

Mixed results for protection of rhino populations from international trade

Since two new proposals were made public, Born Free, alongside partner organisations, has been asking that governments reject both outright.

CITES CoP19: Week one round-up

Born Free is in Panama, working with colleagues from the global Species Survival Network of almost 100 organisations dedicated to protecting animals and plants not only from illegal trade but the often the devastating impacts of legal international wildlife trade.

No more live wild-caught African elephant trade – for now!

Global wildlife trade regulator votes for a moratorium on exports of live wild-caught African elephants.

Born Free calls on world wildlife trade regulator to increase protection for Asia’s big cats

Born Free and its partner NGOs are calling for urgent action to address ongoing concerns regarding legal and illegal trade in these imperilled big cat species.

CITES Q&A

Ahead of CITES CoP, starting 19 November 2022, we look at what CITES is, why it's important and where Born Free stands on key issues.

Global agreement needed to tackle wildlife trafficking

Born Free, representing the Global Initiative to End Wildlife Crime, co-hosted a high-level event alongside the governments of Peru and Gabon at the 11th Conference of the Parties to the UNTOC.

Wildlife trade: Time to be brave

Born Free calls on international wildlife trade convention CITES to step up and invest in wildlife protection.

Saving lions together

To commemorate our special Year of the Lion, Born Free has launched an urgent public appeal to raise funds to save lives and stop suffering.