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China’s elephant ivory trade ban has had significant positive effects since coming into force on 31 December 2017. This is according to new research released today by WWF and TRAFFIC – the largest and most comprehensive study of China’s market for #IvoryUnderTheBan.

The results show that claims of past purchase have reduced substantially and future intention to buy ivory products dropped by almost half (to 26 %) when compared to 2017 before the ban took effect. Support for the ban also remains very high in 2018 with 9 out of 10 respondents saying they support it.

However the reports also reveals some weak spots where we need to redouble efforts to ensure long-term gains and a future for elephants.

http://wwf.panda.org/?335490/Gamechangingivorybantakeseffectbutfurthereffortsneededtoensurelongtermgains

Source: https://www.facebook.com/wwfmy/photos/a.159457438241/1015780..

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WWF-Malaysia is a national conservation trust that currently runs conversation projects covering a diverse range of environmental protection & nature conservation in Malaysia. Our mission is to stop the degradation of the planet's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature.

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