Petition
Protecting Pangolins from extinction and encourage conservation strategies
Rejected
9 signatures
What the petition asks
Governments must act to protect pangolins, vital for ecosystem balance. Strengthen anti-poaching laws, enhance habitat conservation, curb trafficking, and educate to reduce demand, ensuring their survival.
Governments have a responsibility to uphold environmental sustainability, ensuring future generations inherit thriving ecosystems. Beyond ecological benefits, conservation creates economic opportunities through ecotourism and scientific research. Investing in education and policy enforcement safeguards biodiversity while reinforcing ethical responsibility in conservation efforts worldwide. https://www.thepangolinproject.org
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
We can only accept petitions about things the Government or Parliament are directly responsible for.
Decisions about poaching, habitat conservation and trafficking of pangolins are a matter for authorities in countries where pangolins are native.
You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the UK Government or Parliament to do.
Decisions about poaching, habitat conservation and trafficking of pangolins are a matter for authorities in countries where pangolins are native.
You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the UK Government or Parliament to do.
Timeline
| 19 May 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Jun 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
9
Status
Rejected
Rejected
5 Jun 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 1 Sep 2026.