Perusing instruments and interactions: a comparative analysis of counter-wildlife trafficking governance in Latin America

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2024-06-29

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Illegal wildlife trade (IWT) poses a significant challenge to sustainable development due to its potential to drive species to extinction, disrupt ecosystems, and pose risks to public health and security. The involvement of organized crime, often enabled by networks of corruption, has elevated this threat to a level akin to the challenges posed by drug trafficking, known for instigating instability and violence in communities living in close proximity to nature, where extreme poverty prevails. Particularly in Latin America, characterized by rich biodiversity but also plagued by rampant organized crime and corruption, the convergence of these issues has created an attractive environment for transnational criminal networks involved in IWT to thrive. Robust governance measures that are comprehensive, informed, and coordinated are crucial in combating this multi-faceted issue. Using Peru as a case study, this study aims to evaluate existing IWT governance strategies, focusing on their interplay with illegal drug trade. Through a detailed examination of IWT actors, institutions, and discourse in Peru, this research seeks to shed light on how these governance instruments and interactions can enhance the overall effectiveness of combatting IWT.

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Faculteit der Managementwetenschappen