The UN's lone ranger: combating international wildlife crime

John M. Sellar provides an overview and insight into the organised and sophisticated nature of international wildlife crime and its impact upon species and society.

He explains why several of the world's most iconic species may soon become extinct because of crime, why the current response is inadequate and why it should not be too difficult to alter the prognosis.

He also examines why natural resource exploitation has become one of the world's most significant organized crime activities.