Europe: Shut Down Ivory Sales

In days, a crucial global summit could call for an end to all ivory sales everywhere, helping to save our elephants from extinction.

African countries are pushing hard to close a giant loophole that lets ivory be sold domestically , even though the international trade is banned! They’ve got powerful supporters - the US is on board, and China is ready to crack down on ivory sales at home. But, outrageously, the EU could derail the whole plan.

The EU position isn’t final yet and, if we're fast, we can get the European Commission to turn this round. Join a massive public call for Environment Commissioner Vella to use his influence in Europe to win this for the elephants!

Use the points below to send a personal message on Facebook or click the twitter link to send a tweet -- remember to keep your messages respectful and use your own words as much as possible.

• Mr. Vella, we count on you to support the closure of domestic ivory markets to save elephants from being butchered!
• The status quo is not working - the Great Elephant Census showed that elephant populations are down 30% in seven years.
• Domestic ivory markets drive elephant poaching - most countries with elephants, plus China and the US believe closing them is a crucial step to saving elephants from extinction.
• Allowing ivory sales in the EU is a deadly double-standard that reduces urgency and ambition globally, a death sentence for these precious, wonderful animals.