Emirates Airlines partners with The Donkey Sanctuary to combat donkey skin trafficking

Emirates Airlines has partnered with The Donkey Sanctuary to raise awareness about the global donkey skin trade, which sees over six million donkeys killed annually. The skins are primarily sourced from Africa and used in traditional medicine. In response to the risks associated with this trade, Emirates has banned the transport of donkey skins and implemented a zero-tolerance policy on banned species and hunting trophies. The airline has also enhanced its cargo screening and employee training to combat wildlife trafficking. Emirates aims to share knowledge with the aviation industry through a new factsheet created with The Donkey Sanctuary. The airline has a long-standing commitment to wildlife protection, supporting conservation efforts in Dubai and Australia.