NEW : It 's almost impossible for members of the public or enforcement officers to tell the old from the new , Pacelle said , which `` adds up to a robust legal and illegal trade of ivory '' in the United States , particularly in Hawaii . ` Leaders agree to global steps to combat illegal wildlife trade at London summit . The meeting was the first of its kind in more than a decade and comes as China is facing criticism over its growing role in poaching rhino horn from Africa. They promise tougher penalties and destruction of stockpiles of ivory , wildlife products . Study : 65 % of forest elephants in Central Africa were lost to poaching from 2002 to 2013 . Researcher : By the time you eat breakfast , another elephant has been slaughtered for trinkets .
NEW : Leaders agree to global steps to combat illegal wildlife trade at London summit . The meeting was the first of its kind in more than a decade and comes as China is facing criticism over its growing role in poaching rhino horn from Africa. They promise tougher penalties and destruction of stockpiles of ivory , wildlife products . Study : 65 % of forest elephants in Central Africa were lost to poaching from 2002 to 2013 . Researcher : By the time you eat breakfast , another elephant has been slaughtered for trinkets .