CLEAN : Ivory trade vote exposes divisions on saving elephant

The transcript discusses the challenges and efforts in elephant conservation, highlighting the blocking of proposals by Kenya and other countries to change the status of elephant populations. It emphasizes the importance of respecting sovereign rights and the need for international cooperation without imposing failures on others. The discussion also touches on the critical state of elephants and the necessity to avoid renewed trade to protect them.

What is one of the main economic challenges mentioned in relation to elephant conservation?

• Incentives for poaching

• High cost of elephant feed

• Competition with other wildlife

• Lack of funding for research

Which countries' proposal was blocked concerning elephant population management?

• United States and Canada

• India and Sri Lanka

• Kenya and coalition countries

• South Africa and Namibia

What is a key concern regarding international proposals on elephant conservation?

• Lack of scientific data

• Insufficient funding

• Overpopulation of elephants

• Imposing choices on other countries

Why is it crucial to prevent renewed trade in elephants?

• Elephants are overpopulated

• Elephants are in a crisis state

• Elephants are not endangered

• Elephants are too expensive to trade

What is the current stance on new trade and protections for elephants?

• New trade is encouraged

• Increased protections are unnecessary

• Trade is banned but protections are increased

• No new trade and no increased protections