Prince William wants to end the illegal wildlife trade for good. The Duke of Cambridge spoke during a virtual meeting of the United for Wildlife Taskforces and leading conservation organizations Wednesday.
The webinar brought together experts from around the world for a discussion on the urgent need to end the illegal wildlife trade, the impact of COVID-19 on conservation, and the links between zoonotic diseases and the wildlife trade.
The event was chaired by Lord Hague of Richmond, chair of the United for Wildlife Taskforces; speakers included Elizabeth Maruma Mrema, executive secretary of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity; Dr.