1Dept. of Studies in Law, University of Mysore, Mysuru
2Department of Studies in Law, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru, 570006.
*Correspondence to: K. Mekhala Kagli, Dept. of Studies in Law, University of Mysore, Mysuru
The tragedy of the wildlife takes place when individuals become selfish and start working independently of one another, by overusing and exploiting a common natural resource for short-term benefits while decimating the long-term use. This is often found in the field of wildlife crimes where species become overexploited just to meet the increased short-term profits while endangering and eliminating a natural resource for future users. This wildlife crimes suffering from the 'tragedy' need to be prevented in order for species to avoid extinction while also conserving a natural resource that monetarily benefits numerous people and their respective communities. Current approaches to the illegal wildlife trade include implementing trade bans or regulatory schemes at the national and international level, yet their effectiveness of reducing the crimes is unknown. Perhaps, a better approach in reducing the illegal wildlife trade is a combination of making it more difficult and almost impossible to poach (i.e. situational crime prevention) and incentivizing locals to abstain from poaching. High- value natural resources: linking wildlife conservation to international conflicts, insecurity, and sustainable development concerns. Globally wildlife trade is one of the most attractive and profitable of all the illicit trades. The wildlife trade can directly encourage and finance civil conflict and insecurity thus causing hindrance to sustainable development in spite of environmental exploitation. Strong wildlifeindustries can foster weak economic development or exposure to price shocks.
