AAHK organised workshop to raise wildlife trade awareness

On 22 January, Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) organised a Wildlife Trade Awareness Workshop to enhance participants’ understanding of Hong Kong’s wildlife trade challenges and strengthening cross-sector collaboration at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA).

As a major international passenger and cargo hub, HKIA has an important role in supporting global efforts to combat illegal wildlife trade. The workshop brought together key stakeholders from the airport community, government departments, and non-profit organisations. Participants shared current measures for detecting and managing illegal wildlife activities across HKIA’s passenger and cargo operations. At the end of the workshop, a panel discussion was held which focused on practical ways to improve the tracking, detection and interception of illegal wildlife shipments. Representatives from law enforcement agencies, cargo operators and environmental non-governmental organisations provided valuable insights from their respective areas of expertise.