Because of the price incentives that the market creates for the African ivory trade supply chain, elephant tusks move from the bush to the coast and beyond.
A Poaching Problem that Regulation Hasn’t Solved
The market solutions and regulatory approaches used to solve the problem of elephant poaching have not worked for wildlife conservation in Africa.
The Unintended Consequences of Banning Ivory Sales
New US ivory regulations have had unintended consequences. During November 2013, the US government “pulverized” nearly 6 tons of elephant ivory from Asia and Africa. Intending to send a message to elephant poachers, the Fish and Wildlife Service destroyed ivory that…
One Reason Why The U.S. Should Not Destroy Its Elephant Ivory
Last week, the US government “pulverized” nearly 6 tons of elephant ivory from Asia and Africa. Intending to send a message to elephant poachers, the Fish and Wildlife Service destroyed ivory that was seized through law enforcement. Asked why, the…
