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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2014-12-15"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) (debate)2
dcterms:Language	"en"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20141215.15.1-055-000"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2014-12-15-Speech-1-056-0002
lpv:speaker	lp:Catherine Bearder2
lpv:spoken text	"Madam President, we must all cheer about the change in the EU’s status in CITES from observer to full member. As a full member the EU will speak with and vote with one voice in CITES negotiations. We will also be responsible for implementing and enforcing the Convention and will participate fully in CITES projects. This marks an important step in the protection of highly endangered species around the world. More than ever, international coordinated action is needed to end illegal wildlife trade, stop poaching and the increasing rate of biodiversity loss. Over 20 000 elephants were killed by poachers last year; a record 668 rhinos in South Africa alone were killed for their horns just to make trinkets and medicines that do not work. Unless we act now these species and many others will become extinct. But the trade in living wild animals is also thriving. At this very moment the Zimbabwe government is profiteering from baby elephants removed from their herds to be sold to zoos in China and the UAE. These animals face extreme stress, poor conditions and are at a high risk of early death. All parties to CITES must act decisively and quickly to prevent animals being traded as commodities. They deserve our protection. We can and must develop an action plan, working closely with countries such as China. The EU can be a global leader in the fight against this serious and most profitable crime as a full member of CITES. We have a duty to raise awareness, impose stricter controls and introduce dissuasive penalties for those who profit from illegal wildlife trade."@en1
lpv:spokenAs	member; Quaestors (2014-07-02--2017-01-17)3 member; ENVI (2014-07-01--2017-01-18)3 member; Parliament's Bureau (2014-07-02--2017-01-16)3 member; FEMM (2014-07-01--2016-10-02)3 quaestor; European Parliament (2014-07-02--2017-01-17)3 substitute; DEVE (2014-07-01--2017-01-18)3
lpv:unclassifiedMetadata	"Catherine Bearder (ALDE ). -"1
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