The Cruelty of Trophy Hunting with Eduardo Goncalves

Eduardo Goncalves - Ban Trophy Hunting     Eduardo Goncalves is a prominent trophy hunting activist, known for founding the Campaign to Ban Trophy Hunting (CBTH).  Here's a brief biography of his activism background and career:

• Founder of the Campaign to Ban Trophy Hunting (CBTH): Goncalves established the CBTH in 2018, aiming to abolish trophy hunting worldwide.
• Previous Role as CEO of the League Against Cruel Sports: Before founding CBTH, he was the CEO of the League Against Cruel Sports, where he successfully campaigned to prevent the reintroduction of fox hunting and advocated for increased jail sentences for dogfighting.
• Investigative Journalist and Author: Goncalves has a background as an investigative journalist and has written several books exposing the trophy hunting industry and its impact on wildlife, including "Trophy Hunters Exposed" and "Killing Game".
• Conservationist and Environmental Activist: He has also worked on various environmental and conservation issues, including with the WWF and as International Communications Director for The Climate Group.
• Accomplishments: Goncalves' campaigning efforts have led to significant progress in the fight against trophy hunting, including a pledge by the UK government to ban trophy imports.
• International Efforts: He is actively working to close loopholes in international wildlife trade laws (CITES) that allow for the hunting of endangered species and is advocating for a global treaty banning trophy hunting. 

In summary, Eduardo Goncalves is a dedicated activist with a long history of campaigning for animal welfare and conservation, particularly focused on ending the practice of trophy hunting.