Good practices in the implementation of the EU Action Plan against Wildlife Trafficking

This report summarizes the results of the IMPEL project "Good practices in the implementation of the EU Action Plan Against Wildlife Trafficking" from 2022 to 2024, which involved joint inspections and workshops in several EU Member States. The project identified positive outcomes such as the sharing of good practices and cooperation, but also highlighted significant challenges in the uniform application and enforcement of EU Wildlife Trade Regulations, including knowledge gaps, species identification difficulties, and inconsistent national legislation. Based on these findings, the report proposes several solutions, such as expanding the scope of EUWTR to include possession of certain species and incorporating existing guidance into the legal framework.

This report summarizes presentations from a workshop on wildlife trafficking. Member States shared how their national laws implement trade in captive-bred species, focusing on the legal framework and challenges in regulating wildlife trade.

This report analyzes good practices for implementing EU tools against wildlife trafficking. It emphasizes intelligence gathering, analysis, and dissemination to improve enforcement of wildlife trade regulations and combat organized crime

This guidance focuses on implementing the EU Action Plan against Wildlife Trafficking by analyzing effective practices across member states to create a helpful guide for enforcement authorities. The guidance details EU wildlife trade regulations, the role of intelligence analysis in tackling organized crime including wildlife trafficking, and provides case studies illustrating illegal activities and enforcement responses. It emphasizes the complexity of the illegal wildlife trade within the EU's diverse market and the importance of data collection, international cooperation, and recognizing limitations in enforcement efforts. The document also outlines available tools and provides inspection guidance to assist officers in identifying and handling wildlife trafficking cases effectively.