PolicySaturday, September 19, 2026Mongabay
‘How did you come to be here?’ Study digs into origins of Zambian wildlife crime
A recent study has explored the origins of wildlife crime in Zambia, revealing how individuals are often drawn into illegal activities through networks that promise financial gain from the sale of ivory and pangolin scales. This highlights the need for policymakers to address the underlying socio-economic factors driving such crimes and to implement targeted interventions to combat wildlife trafficking.



