UK ministers told not to engage with Indian mega‑zoo Vantara ahead of CITES meeting
Guardian World1 min read90 words
Guardian and Mongabay reports that British government ministers were advised not to engage formally with Vantara, a controversial mega‑zoo operated by Indian billionaire Anant Ambani. The directive followed lobbying efforts by the private animal sanctuary in the lead‑up to a UK‑chaired meeting on the trade in endangered species. Documents show the lobbying was aimed at influencing the upcoming CITES committee session.
This week the United Kingdom is chairing a 32‑country CITES meeting in Geneva. The meeting will examine how India has responded to compliance concerns regarding imports of endangered animals.
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