3019/2025/WEB ‘Illegal hunting of tigers’

Tigers, one of the world's most iconic and endangered species, continue to face a severe threat from illegal hunting and wildlife trafficking. Despite international protections, poaching remains a lucrative criminal enterprise, driven by demand for tiger parts in illegal markets. Addressing this crisis requires a coordinated effort that combines investigative expertise, intelligence-sharing, and enforcement strategies. This webinar brings together professionals from law enforcement to discuss best practices in detecting, preventing, and dismantling illegal hunting networks. Throughout this session, experts will exchange insights on practical investigative techniques, intelligence-gathering methods, and cross-border collaboration to combat tiger poaching. By fostering dialogue and sharing successful case studies, we aim to strengthen global efforts against wildlife crime and enhance our collective ability to track, apprehend, and prosecute those responsible.

The webinar “Illegal hunting of tigers” is offered in cooperation with EnviCrimeNet and will showcase case examples from Slovakia and the Czech Republic of investigating illegal hunting of tigers and unauthorized possession of tiger cubs. Case studies will show intelligence collection and risk assessment practice, cross-border investigation possibilities, opportunities, and limitations of related international law enforcement cooperation.

By the end of this webinar, the audience will be able to:

• Understand the global scope of illegal tiger hunting and the challenges involved in combatting wildlife trafficking;
• Identify and leverage opportunities for cross-border collaboration in wildlife law enforcement;
• Analyse case studies from Slovakia and the Czech Republic to learn from real-world examples of tackling illegal tiger hunting and unauthorized possession of tiger cubs.