From forests to forks: Addressing wild meat trade and health risks across Africa and Asia-Pacific

From forests to forks: Addressing wild meat trade and health risks across Africa and Asia-Pacific

Hunting and trade in wild animals remain among the most significant threats to biodiversity across Africa, Asia, and the Pacific. In all regions, widespread demand for wild meat, particularly in urban centres, drives unsustainable levels of hunting and trade. These pressures, combined with habitat loss and fragmentation, are fueling species decline and contributing to heightened zoonotic disease risks. The consequences are visible in the alarmin…