
Wildlife trade is both a critical threat to biodiversity and a lifeline for millions worldwide.
While illegal trade devastates ecosystems and fuels crime, legal and sustainable trade offers hope — supporting livelihoods and protecting nature.
With a 50-year track record as world-leading advisor on trade in wild species, TRAFFIC generates evidence, solutions and influence to catalyse global action at scale.
Our Strategy | The Trade in Wild Species |

Strategic priorities
Our five priority pathways to drive sustained, systemic change.

Species and landscapes
The key species and landscapes that we focus on.

Thematic issues
The critical cross-cutting issues we work to tackle.
LEARNING CENTRE
Explore our training, courses, and capacity-building resources for all stakeholders working on the trade in wild species.
TRAFFIC STORIES
Be inspired by people around the world building a better future through choosing legal and sustainable trade.