In a big step forward for protecting wildlife and the environment, Albania has established a dedicated police unit to tackle environmental crimes and illegal wildlife trafficking. This move responds to growing EU legislative requirements and a sharp rise in wildlife crime reports, marking a turning point in the country’s conservation efforts.  Addressing the growing problem

From 2 to 4 September 2024, a workshop on developing, implementing, and monitoring National Action Plans (NAPs) for combating the illegal killing, taking, and trade of migratory birds (IKB) was held in Podgorica, Montenegro. Organized by the CMS Secretariat on behalf of the Intergovernmental Task Force on Illegal Killing, Taking and Trade of Migratory Birds in the

The use of poison and other nonselective methods to control wildlife has long been a major threat to biodiversity, particularly in countries like Spain where such practices have deep historical roots. Despite advances in conservation and legislation, these methods continue to push many species to the brink of extinction. A recent study by Moreno et al.