2012 Fuller Symposium: Conservation Crime

Fuller Symposium 2012: Conservation Crime | November 14, 2012 | National Geographic Society | Washington, D.C.

We are in the midst of a crisis.The criminal exploitation of nature — the illegal killing, capture, and trade of wild species — has escalated to the point where it could undo generations of conservation efforts.

Scientific advancements, innovative technologies, and strengthened policy initiatives have the potential to turn the tide against the organized crime syndicates pushing many of our most iconic species toward extinction and putting local communities at risk.