Among the most traded Philippine wildlife are Philippine forest turtles, Palawan hill mynahs, tokay geckos, and rare flora including orchids, begonias, and pitcher plants.
Philippine Forest Turtle. — WIKIMEDIA COMMONSAbout a million species are threatened with extinction — nearly 800 of which are in the Philippines. At its“Biodiversity, and by extension humanity, is now in deepening trouble,”, UN undersecretary general. “Nature and biodiversity are dying the death of a billion cuts. And humanity is paying the price for betraying its closest friend.”
In an earlier statement, the intergovernmental organization’s world trade arm UNCTAD noted how digitalization can help curb illicit trade in endangered species. “An electronic permit system linked to a customs management system can help customs officers, importers and exporters ensure the right species are traded in the right quantities,”
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