Press releases

11 Sep 2013 : CITES knowledge management contributes to UN Information Portal on Multilateral Environmental Agreements (InforMEA)
14 mai 2012 : Les pays asiatiques se tournent vers les systèmes de permis en ligne CITES pour renforcer la protection des espèces CITES
14 May 2012 : Asian countries move towards CITES e-permitting systems to strengthen the protection of CITES species
09 May 2012 : CITES Secretariat praises China for major nationwide wildlife law enforcement operations
21 Mar 2012 : Aquatic species dominate UN-backed scientific meeting
15 Mar 2012 : Leading scientists meet to discuss the criteria for listing sharks and other aquatic species
28 Feb 2012 : CITES Secretary-General expresses grave concern over reports of mass elephant killings in Cameroon
14 Feb 2012 : World's wild tiger range countries agree on police and customs enforcement measures for nearly-extinct species
11 Sep 2013 : New CITES collaboration engages industry partners and global investors
01 Feb 2012 : Tiger Seminar targets criminal trafficking in nearly extinct species
11 Sep 2013 : New African Elephant Fund approves first set of projects
20 Dec 2011 : Fighting illegal trade and accessing expertise to care for confiscated animals
11 Sep 2013 : CITES Secretary-General praises Project Predator
28 Sep 2011 : CITES extends trade controls to 111 precious hardwood species from Madagascar and Panama
11 Sep 2013 : La CITES étend les contrôles du commerce à 111 essences de feuillus précieuses de Madagascar et de Panama
26 Aug 2011 : CITES lifts suspension on Nigeria as the country intensifies law enforcement efforts
11 Sep 2013 : La CITES lève la suspension de commerce avec le Nigéria car le pays a intensifié ses efforts d’application des lois
19 Aug 2011 : African Elephant Fund launched at CITES meeting
16 Aug 2011 : CITES to explore new financial sources to tackle the decline in wildlife
22 Jul 2011 : Experts concerned about level of trade in snake skins used in luxury products