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The issue of international, illegal trade in wild fauna and flora is important, still valid, but extremely complex. It is a growing problem for the whole world. Wildlife trade covers all stages of the supply chain, from the acquisition of wild fauna and flora and its habitats, through trade, import, export, processing, possession, acquisition and consumption. This process causes global consequences for the environment, people and communities as well as national security. Despite many solutions already applied, new problems are still emerging. It is necessary to ensure safety and sustainable development by conducting multi-faced research and undertaking effective interventions. There is a need to better understand markets by monitoring the illegal trade, demand and prices of wild animals, what will allow for a holistic approach to this problem and a deeper understanding of it. Integration of information with an existing trade database will allow a more realistic assessment of the results of trade controls and can contribute to making the right decisions. Traffickers abuse transport systems, and when traveling from source to market, they also use airports in transit.

Keywords: High-value natural resources, wildlife trade, supply chain, safety, sustainable development

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