15 October to 16 November 2007
The Australian Government presented a half-day training and awareness session to Customs representatives from the Pacific, South East, Central and Western Asia at the annual CIEMP hosted by Australian Customs Service and the Centre for Customs and Excise Studies at the University of Canberra. The session addressed the global significance of wildlife trade, reinforced the important role of enforcement in global initiatives, and helped to facilitate discussion about regional organisation and communication, significant taxa and enforcement strategies.