Endangered Species

I am passionate about making sure we protect our planet's endangered species and ensure their plight remains on the political agenda of the Government.

I am passionate about making sure we protect our planet's endangered species and ensure their plight remains on the political agenda of the Government.

As Chair of this APPG, my colleagues and I will be working with experts, NGOs and politicians from around the world to seek and influence the development and introduction of effective wide-ranging global agreements, and making sure they are enforced.

For more information on the work of the APPG please click here.

 

News

Rachel praises introduction of UK ivory sales ban

The introduction of a ban on ivory sales in the UK shows we’re a world leader in animal welfare and protection, the MP for Redditch County Rachel Maclean has said. Rachel, who is also Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Endangered Species, has welcomed the Government’s decision to press

Rachel helping drive UK ivory ban to protect dwindling elephant population

Rachel is helping to organise a UK ivory ban to protect elephants from further slaughter for the illegal ivory trade. Nearly 40 other Peers and MPs attended an event at Westminster on Monday (5 February 2018) organised by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and the All Party Parliament

Rachel Maclean MP heralds brave plans to ban ivory sales 

Rachel Maclean, MP for Redditch County, has heralded Government plans to ban the sale of ivory in the UK as a huge success story.  Proposals announced on Friday (6 October) will protect elephants and help combat poaching by removing opportunities for criminals to trade illegally-poached ivory.