Integrating DNA forensics, criminological modeling, and spatial intelligence to disrupt illicit supply chains
Forensic Toolkit for Tracking the Illegal Wildlife Trade
About
developing molecular techniques and a forensic database to better monitor and act against the illegal wildlife trade.
Genomic Forensics
Tracing the origins of confiscated wildlife using advanced molecular techniques and standardised genetic reference databases.
Spatial Intelligence
Mapping the ‘hidden highways’ and drivers of the trade using criminological modelling to predict trafficking corridors.
Who We Are
An interdisciplinary group of scientists—including ecologists, geneticists, spatial data scientists, criminologists, and forensic experts—led by an Australian Research Council (ARC) DECRA Fellow at the Australian National University.
Our Vision
A global collaborative effort between academic researchers, conservation practitioners, and law enforcement authorities to dismantle the illegal wildlife trade using data-driven, actionable intelligence.
Our Mission
To develop a comprehensive toolkit—integrating a standardised forensic DNA database with predictive spatial trafficking models—to proactively monitor and disrupt the illegal wildlife trade.
Partners
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