Tagged with Duan Biggs

New Griffith University-led research suggests that existing systems for food safety, rather than broad, untargeted bans on wildlife trade are key to preventing the next pandemic.  Published in Lancet Planetary Health, with co-authors from the International Union for Conservation of Nature Wildlife Health Specialist Group and TRAFFIC, an NGO focused on wildlife trade. The research, led by Dr Duan Biggs from the Centre for Planetary Health and Food Security argues that a solution […]

Griffith University scientists have revealed the devastating effects a trophy hunting ban will have on wildlife conservation and livelihoods in Africa. Although controversial, the practice of trophy hunting conserves land that wouldn’t otherwise be protected.

Two Griffith-led collaborations published this week indicate that Lion populations in Africa may be lower than current estimates suggest.

Three leaders in wildlife conservation will give voice to their innovative and sometimes controversial concepts when they unite for a unique evening seminar hosted by Griffith University.  

A team of leading international researchers is working to break the stalemate on ivory trade policy.

The escalating illegal wildlife trade threatening Africa’s elephants and rhinos and many other species around the world is one of the most high profile conservation challenges facing the world today. New research led by a Griffith University scientist suggests a way to address this pressing issue.