Preventing Future Pandemics: Restricting Wildlife Trade
This act aims to prevent future pandemics by restricting the commercial trade of live wildlife for human consumption. It focuses on international cooperation, supporting alternative food sources, and strengthening sanitary oversight to protect public health and the environment.
Key points
Restricting Live Wildlife Trade: The act seeks to end commercial trade in live wildlife for human consumption, with exceptions for certain species and rural markets where no other food sources exist.
Supporting Alternative Food Sources: The U.S. will support countries in developing sustainable, alternative sources of protein and nutrition to reduce reliance on wildlife.
Strengthening Sanitary Security: The act mandates improving sanitary conditions in animal markets and enhancing countries' capacities to detect and prevent zoonotic diseases.
Protecting Environment and Indigenous Rights: Actions also aim to conserve ecosystems and support the rights of indigenous communities who traditionally rely on wildlife for sustenance.
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