This book provides a comprehensive, global exploration of the scale,
scope, threats, and drivers of wildlife trafficking from a
criminological perspective. Building on the first edition, it takes into
account the significant changes in the international context surrounding
these issues since 2013. It provides new examples, updated statistics,
and discusses the potential changes arising as a result of COVID-19 and
the IPBES 2019 report. It also discusses the shift in trafficking
'hotspots' and the recent projects that have challenged responses to
wildlife trafficking. It undertakes a distinctive exploration of who the
victims and offenders of wildlife trafficking are as well as analysing
the stakeholders who are involved in collaborative efforts to end this
devastating green crime. It unpacks the security implications of
wildlife trade and trafficking and possible responses and ways to combat
it. It provides useful and timely information for social and
environmental/life scientists, law enforcement, NGOs, and policy makers.