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CITES pays tribute to Mike Young
It is with great sadness that the CITES Secretariat announces the untimely passing of William Michael “Mike” Young, who served as Assistant Solicitor for the United States Fish and Wildlife...
African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) High-level Special Session: Remarks by CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero
African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) High-Level Special Session: 40th Anniversary of AMCEN Remarks by CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero 18 July 2025, Nairobi, Kenya Your Excellency Mr. Ibrahim Al-Munir...
CITES Highlights Marine Conservation and Trade Commitments at UN Ocean Conference 2025
Nice, 10 July 2025 – The sustainable management of marine species remains one of the most pressing challenges in global ocean governance. Over 2,000 marine species are listed in the...
Reflections on the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Entry into Force of the World Wildlife Treaty by CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero
Originally published on UN Chronicle here Reflections on the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Entry into Force of the World Wildlife Treaty by CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero 1 July 2025 Today...
United Against Poaching and Trafficking Affecting Rhinoceroses: Countries Join Forces and Devise Strategies at CITES Task Force Meeting
Pretoria, 16 June 2025 — Although progress has been made in combating crimes affecting rhinoceroses, poaching and trafficking continue to represent a significant threat to their populations. These crimes are...
Inaugural CITES Global Youth Summit empowers the next generation of wildlife trade decision-makers
Singapore, 12 June 2025 – As the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, it is also looking...
UN Ocean Conference (UNOC-3) Side Event on UN Oceans as a mechanism to mobilize multilateral ocean action towards SDG14: Statement by CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero
UN Ocean Conference (UNOC-3) Side Event on UN Oceans as a mechanism to mobilize multilateral ocean action and amplify collective impacts towards SDG14 Statement by CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero 12...
UN Ocean Conference (UNOC-3) Launch of the Global Coalition to Halt the Extinction of Sharks and Rays: Statement by CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero
UN Ocean Conference (UNOC-3): L aunch of the Global Coalition to Halt the Extinction of Sharks and Rays Statement by CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero 11 June 2025, Nice, France Excellencies...
UNOC-3 Ocean Action Panel 6 on Advancing sustainable ocean-based economies: Statement by CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero
UN Ocean Conference (UNOC-3) Ocean Action Panel 6: Advancing sustainable ocean-based economies, sustainable maritime transport and coastal community resilience leaving no one behind Statement by CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero 11...
CARICOM and CITES Secretariats Partner to Launch Electronic CITES Permitting System in The Bahamas
Nassau, 11 June 2025 — The Bahamas is gearing up to launch an electronic system to modernise the regulation of international trade in wildlife. This milestone reflects The Bahamas’ commitment...
