Summit : Leaders agree to global steps to combat illegal wildlife trade at the border . NEW : They promise tougher sanctions and destruction of stockpiles of ivory , wildlife protection . `` People can live without it , and we know that even a modest amount of trade is likely to lead to widespread killing of elephants . '' Study : 65 % of forest elephants in East Africa were lost to poaching from 2002 to 2013 . Researcher : By the time you eat breakfast , another elephant has been killed for trinkets .
Summit : Leaders agree to global steps to combat illegal wildlife trade at the border . NEW : They promise tougher sanctions and destruction of stockpiles of ivory , wildlife protection . Study : 65 % of forest elephants in East Africa were lost to poaching from 2002 to 2013 . Researcher : By the time you eat breakfast , another elephant has been killed for trinkets .