We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Departments, agencies and public bodies
News stories, speeches, letters and notices
Detailed guidance, regulations and rules
Reports, analysis and official statistics
Consultations and strategy
Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports
The 'If They're Gone…' campaign will run for a full year and starts with a focus on rhinos. Every three months the focus will switch.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson praised China's decision to close down its domestic ivory market at an event on the illegal ivory trade, hosted by WWF.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Soldiers have assisted African Parks who relocated critically Endangered Black Rhinos from South Africa to Malawi in one of the largest international rhino translocations to date
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Environment Secretary proposes a ban on ivory sales to help bring an end to elephant poaching.
Minister for Africa Harriett Baldwin praises African conservation efforts but calls for international cooperation to tackle poachers and the illegal ivory trade.
OFT closed case: Completed acquisition by Associated British Foods plc of the Elephant Atta business.
Speech by High Commissioner Dr. Christian Turner
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
A plot to smuggle rhino horns out of the UK into the Chinese medicine market has been disrupted by border officers, landing a man in jail for 12 months.
In a speech at the London Conference on the Illegal Wildlife Trade the Foreign Secretary called for action to save some of the world's most remarkable species.
The latest round of funding from the government's Darwin Initiative has been awarded to 32 new projects.
Helicopters of the Defence Helicopter Flying School (DHFS) have assisted local schools by providing ‘Santa Drops’ with their helicopters. The…
There have been more than 60,000 responses to the Government’s proposed ban on ivory sales to help bring an end to elephant poaching.
An op-ed by UK Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds on the illegal wildlife trade that has become a global criminal enterprise.
Plans announced to help bring an end to illegal elephant poaching and ivory trafficking
The Ivory Bill has gained Royal Assent to become law. The Act is expected to come into force in late 2019
Defra supports World Rhino Day, Sunday 22 September.
The Environment Secretary writes about the London Illegal Wildlife Trade conference and the reasons why the UK Government is working to end this crime against wildlife.
The theme for Wednesday was firmly on the conservation efforts in Kaziranga National Park.
How UK aid is helping to ensure the next generation is free of disease
Environment Secretary proposes a ban on ivory sales to help bring an end to elephant poaching
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. Please fill in this survey (opens in a new tab).