The order calls for a presidential task force to develop and enact a plan to support efforts against illegal wildlife trade within six months. The plan would help with the organization of area law enforcement and stop the illegal trade of products. It also would attempt to reduce the demand for illegally traded animal parts.
But Mr. Bergenas says that, welcome as it is, the 10-million dollars from the United States is not enough to solve the wildlife trafficking problem.
He says America and its European allies need to take a different approach when they become partners with African nations against illegal trafficking. The goal would be to be more effective in dealing with their special problems, whether they are poaching or international terrorism.
The Stimson Center official says use of drone aircraft – might be one way to deal with poachers. He said such aircraft carry cameras -- not weapons. He said the airplanes might answer some important questions.
“When the poachers are sent into these game parks to kill the rhino or the elephants – and to take their tusks and their horns – how did they get there? How are they able to get around police, wildlife services and other counter-poaching efforts?...”
Mr. Bergeras also said African animals can be saved by reducing the demand for animal parts in Asia.
You are listening to As It Is from VOA Learning English. I’m Steve Ember.
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