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First IUCN Africa Protected Areas Congress Opens in Kigali, Rwanda

Over 2,000 delegates from 52 countries in Africa and beyond are attending the inaugural congress to develop African-led solutions for Africa's protected and conserved areas.

Dragonflies threatened as wetlands around the world disappear - IUCN Red List

Controversy brews over leaked tiger breeding report

World met target for protected area coverage on land, but quality must improve

Skin in the game? Reptile leather trade embroils conservation authority

Skin in the game? Reptile leather trade embroils conservation authority The reptile skin trade is a controversial issue, with some experts saying that harvesting programs help conserve species and provide livelihood benefits, while others say that the trade is fraught with issues and animal welfare concerns. From a conservation standpoint, there is evidence that the reptile skin trade is sustainable for some species and in some contexts, but other research suggests that the trade could be decimating wild populations and doing more harm than good. Exotic leather is falling out of favor in the fashion industry: Numerous companies and brands have banned products made from reptile skin as well as fur, replacing them with products made from materials such as apple, grape or mushroom leather.