Ministry of the Environment, Government of Japan
Conservation and Sustainable Use of Wild Animals and Plants: CITES and the Act on Conservation of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora of Japan

FAQ

  • Q1.

  • Do you have any materials that provide details on elephant tusk/ivory trade and ownership transfer?

  • A1.

  • An outline of the scheme to control elephant tusk/ivory trade can be found on this page. For our position regarding the use of elephant tusks and ivory, please refer to this FAQ page [PDF 400KB].