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Path Outlined to Combat Wildlife Trafficking
Under Secretary Hormats Outlines Path to Combat Wildlife Trafficking
Media Note
Office of the
Spokesperson
Washington, DC
July 15, 2013
Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy and the Environment Robert D. Hormats will outline a path towards ending wildlife trafficking while speaking at the Central Park Zoo on Monday, July 15, at “Wildlife Under Siege,” an event sponsored by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). U/S Hormats will outline the threats to national and international security and rule of law posed by wildlife trafficking, highlight recent diplomatic efforts to mobilize international action, and explain his vision for global cooperation. WCS President and CEO Cristián Samper will also speak about the importance of conservation and combating wildlife trafficking.
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