REPORTS: Opportunity for Action: Japan’s Legal Ivory Trade
https://www.jtef.jp/en/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/220209Chobe-1000x1024.jpg 1000 1024 Japan Tiger Elephant Organization Japan Tiger Elephant Organization https://www.jtef.jp/en/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/220209Chobe-1000x1024.jpgJapan’s Law (or Act) for the Conservation of Endangered Species (LCES or ACES) is currently undergoing a statutory review, the first since 2017. Now is the time to make amendments to effectively close the market for ivory. An assessment and drafting are underway and an amendment bill will be submitted to the National Diet in early 2026.Actions regarding the closure of domestic ivory markets, including recommendations for Japan, within CITES are relevant and could influence the Government of Japan’s decisions on including the closure of Japan’s ivory market in the bill. Japan has a real opportunity during the LCES revision process to make a strong statement supporting elephants by closing its domestic ivory market. See the report here.
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