Wild Pet Trade Alert: Bridging the Gap in the Global Biodiversity and Health Strategy | CBCGDF Inputs on Updated Draft of the Global Action Plan on Biodiversity and Health

 In response to the recently released Updated Draft of the Global Action Plan on Biodiversity and Health by the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the International Department of the China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation has diligently examined the document. The organization has put forth some recommendations addressing the prevention of public health risks associated with keeping wild animals as pets.

 


The document in question lacks any mention of the pet market, creating a noticeable gap in its coverage. The rising demand for wild animals in the pet market has led to extensive poaching and a surge in zoonotic diseases. Notably, there is a concerning trend in certain locations, particularly on online e-commerce platforms, for example, where Himalayan marmots (Marmota himalayana) are sold as pets without corresponding legal regulations.

 

In light of these observations, the CBCGDF recommends the inclusion of risk warnings in the global action plan, specifically addressing the impact of "pets" on human health. The organization advocates for urging countries to assess possible risks, enact and enforce relevant laws and regulations to mitigate the potential risks of virus spillover associated with the pet trade.

 

It is worth noting that marmots have historical significance in public health, being associated with the spread of bubonic plague caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. The most infamous pandemic linked to marmots occurred in the mid-19th century, known as the Black Death, which swept through Europe, causing widespread illness and significant loss of life. The bacterium responsible for the plague is typically transmitted to humans through the bites of infected fleas that infest rodents like marmots.

Editor: Wendy

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