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Tell the U.S. to back global bans on profit-driven wildlife
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Tell U.S. Leaders to Protect Wildlife on the Brink of
Extinction Around the World

Starting November 24, delegates from 184 countries and the
European Union will gather at the World Wildlife Conference,
where they’ll make decisions that could determine the future of
species pushed to the edge of extinction by hunting, harvesting,
and international trade.

With one million species at risk, we can’t allow
profit-driven trade to push wildlife closer to collapse.

This crucial gathering only happens once every 3 years, so we
must act now.

Tell the U.S. delegation to uphold global bans on commercial
trade in endangered species — and to protect vaquitas, white and
black rhinos, African elephants, giraffes, and more. ( [link removed] )

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Dear NRDC Activist,

From vaquita porpoises in Mexico to
two-toed sloths in Panama to whale sharks in the Philippines to
African elephants in Namibia, our planet’s biodiversity is
extraordinary — and essential for our food systems, climate, air,
and water.

Yet human activity — including the
killing of imperiled wildlife for profit through international
trade — remains the biggest threat to species survival.

In three days, countries from around the
world will meet under CITES, the global treaty that regulates
international trade in endangered species. They’ll vote on
whether to strengthen — or weaken — protections for hundreds of
at-risk species.

Help save our planet’s most vulnerable
wildlife from extinction: Tell the U.S. delegation to support
global bans on profit-driven international trade in endangered
species. ( [link removed] )

What’s at stake?

One million species are threatened with extinction, many
within mere decades, and ecosystem collapse is accelerating. The
killing and trafficking of wild species is one of the leading
drivers of biodiversity loss worldwide.

This window in time is critical for
protecting wildlife and the healthy ecosystems people rely on for
food, clean air, drinking water, and so much more. Tell the
United States to support measures to protect our incredible
biodiversity. ( [link removed] )

Add your name now ( [link removed] )

What is CITES?

CITES — the Convention on International Trade in Endangered
Species — is a legally binding treaty that prevents wild animals
and plants from being traded across borders in ways that threaten
their survival.

The United States was the first country
to ratify the treaty in 1974. Today, 184 countries and the
European Union protect more than 40,000 species under CITES,
meeting every 3 years to vote on new safeguards.

The United States led the way for the
original treaty, and we must continue to show we are a reliable
partner in the protection of our planet’s biodiversity. Add your
name to our petition urging the U.S. delegation to vote for
strong protections for endangered wildlife around the world. ( [link removed] )

Why does CITES matter?

Decisions made at this conference are binding and must be
implemented through national laws. Countries that fail to comply
can face costly trade sanctions.

Species up for stronger protections
include oceanic whitetip sharks, whale sharks, manta rays, and
gazelles. But some nations are pushing to weaken protections for
giraffes, rhinos, and African elephants — risking a dangerous
backslide that could reopen trade and fuel poaching.

We can’t lose lifesaving protections for
some of our planet’s most imperiled wildlife!

Sign the petition telling the U.S.
delegation to support strong protections for species most at risk
of exploitation. ( [link removed] )

And you can be sure we’ll be counting on
you to take future actions to make sure the United States follows
through on their commitments to protect global biodiversity.

Add your name now ( [link removed] )

What is NRDC doing?

NRDC helps advance conservation-focused proposals, providing
legal and scientific research, and helping ensure strong
enforcement. Our wildlife team will be on the ground at the World
Wildlife Conference, supporting countries in adopting the
strongest possible protections to defend our planet’s most
vulnerable wildlife and ensuring compliance and enforcement.

For example, we’re playing a major role
in securing and enforcing CITES protections for the vaquita
porpoise — the world’s most endangered marine mammal with only
around 10 left — by pushing for strict measures to stop illegal
totoaba fish trade in Mexico, the U.S., and China. The gillnets
used to illegally capture the totoaba also ensnare vaquitas,
putting them at grave risk.

And closer to home, NRDC is leading the
fight to protect the Endangered Species Act (ESA) from Trump
administration attacks. The administration has issued a slew of
proposals to make it easier for polluters to destroy wildlife
habitat.

NRDC, along with members like you, can
help shape proposals and hold countries accountable — including
the U.S. Sign our petition urging the United States to support
proposals that hold countries around the world accountable for
overexploitation and illegal trading — for the sake of wildlife
survival. ( [link removed] )

Sincerely,

Zak Smith

Director, Global Biodiversity Conservation, International, NRDC

The mission of the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
is to safeguard the Earth: its people, its plants and animals,
and the natural systems on which all life depends.

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