Zimbabwe asks world leaders to end the ivory trade ban. Officials want to sell stored ivory for money that helps protect elephants. Environment Minister Evelyn Ndlovu spoke at a wildlife meeting in Bulawayo about this plan. She said strict rules hurt countries that take good care of their animals. Most ivory sales stopped in 1989 through an international agreement.
Only two special sales have occurred since the ban started. Zimbabwe claims its membership in wildlife treaties supports both animal protection and local development. Three other African countries—Botswana, Namibia, and Zambia—agree with Zimbabwe on this issue. They believe ivory sales could fund ranger patrols and help people living near wildlife areas.
America, Britain, and European countries disagree with the plan. They fear that more elephant killing might happen if ivory sales start again. China and Japan support what Zimbabwe suggests about ivory trading. The split shows different views on how best to save elephant herds around the world.
Only two special sales have occurred since the ban started. Zimbabwe claims its membership in wildlife treaties supports both animal protection and local development. Three other African countries—Botswana, Namibia, and Zambia—agree with Zimbabwe on this issue. They believe ivory sales could fund ranger patrols and help people living near wildlife areas.
America, Britain, and European countries disagree with the plan. They fear that more elephant killing might happen if ivory sales start again. China and Japan support what Zimbabwe suggests about ivory trading. The split shows different views on how best to save elephant herds around the world.
