The regulation of licit trade, and the prevention, detection, and penalization of illicit trade, in wildlife and forest products1 (at the global, regional, and national levels) has received increasing attention over the years. The degree of such attention continues to be high because challenges still remain for the effective functioning of institutions and legal frameworks in this area. Taking stock of their current status at the global level, listing key players and resources at the regional level, and identifying legislative components and possible gaps or weaknesses at the national level could assist ongoing and future efforts aimed at improving the effectiveness of their operation.
