Wildlife trade experts say climate, not commercial trade, is
primary threat to polar bears "Icon on Ice: International Trade
and Management of Polar Bears" gathers the best available
information on the legal market for polar bear skins and other
parts, and has been peer reviewed by international experts.
Download the report "The retreat of sea-ice habitat, driven by
runaway global climate change, is by far the leading threat to
polar bears", says WWF polar bear specialist Geoff York. "The
most urgent need for polar bear conservation at this time is an
effective and strong climate change deal that keeps global
average temperature increases under 2 degrees C and sets a clear
path towards an equitable and sustainable low carbon economy."
Countries with polar bear populations are committed by
international treaty to conserve polar bears and protect their
habitat, and have identified climate change as the primary
threat to address. The TRAFFIC report makes recommendations to
ensure trade remains sustainable, inclu