II) National targets for specific programmes of work: If such national target(s) ha(s)(ve) been
established, please indicate here, and give further details in the box(es).
IV) Please provide information on current status and trends in relation to this target.
See Box II above
V) Please provide information on indicators used in relation to this target.
See Target 1.1 (V) above.
VI) Please provide information on challenges in implementation of this target.
VII) Please provide any other relevant information.
Target 4.3
No species of wild flora or fauna endangered by international trade.
I) National target: Has a national target been established corresponding to the global target above?
No
Yes, the same as the global target
X
Yes, one or more specific national targets have been established
Please provide details below.
The international movement of wildlife and wildlife products for commercial purposes is regulated under the EPBC Act and legislation to meet CITES obligations (see Target 4.1 above)
II) National targets for specific programes of work: If such national target(s) ha(s)(ve) been
established, please indicate here, and give further details in the box(es
Programme of work
Yes
No
Details
Agricultural
see Target 4.1 (I)
Inland water
see Target 4.1 (I)
Marine and coastal
see Target 4.1 (I)
Dry and subhumid land
see Target 4.1 (I)
Forest
see Target 4.1 (I)
Mountain
see Target 4.1 (I)
III) Has the global or national target been incorporated into relevant plans, programes and
strategies? ).
No
Yes, into national biodiversity strategy and action plan
X
Yes, into sectoral strategies, plans and programmes
Please provide details below.
See Target 4.1
IV) Please provide information on current status and trends in relation to this target.
See Box II above.
V) Please provide information on indicators used in relation to this target.
Indicators used for this target include results of assessments undertaken for approved sources, export permits issued for wildlife, and the amount and types of illegal wildlife trade detected. Deliberations and proposals under the auspices of CITES also provides a primary role in identifying wildlife endangered due to international trade.
VI) Please provide information on challenges in implementation of this target.
Enforcement and monitoring continues to be a challenge for international wildlife trade regulation. There is a significant organized crime factor in wildlife smuggling. Sophisticated operations involving a networked group of harvesters, propagators, keepers, breeders, launderers and transporters serve well established markets. These operations cross national borders and are highly organized.
VII) Please provide any other relevant information.
