India Revises Wildlife Trade Rules after 40 Years
Through a government notification dated January 16, 2024, India amended its wildlife trade regulations, dating back to 1983, raising apprehensions among conservationists due to the exclusion of certain species from licensing restrictions.
Key Points
- New Licensing Guidelines: The Union environment ministry issued a notification titled "Wild Life (Protection) Licencing (Additional Matters for Consideration) Rules, 2024," providing updated guidelines for granting licenses concerning captive animals, snake venom, trophy animals, and stuffed animals.
- Change in Licensing Condition: The revised rules alter the licensing condition related to Schedule II species, stating that no license shall be granted for any wild animal specified in Schedule ....