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New African Elephant Fund approves first set of projects
For use of the media only; not an official document. Participants of the first meeting of the African Elephant Fund Steering Committee (12-14 December 2011, Kruger National Park, South Africa)...
CITES welcomes Secretary Clinton’s ‘Call for Action’ on illegal wildlife trade
For use of the media only; not an official document. Geneva, 11 November 2012 – CITES, the convention on international wildlife trade, welcomes the call to combat the illegal trade...
Rio+20 recognizes the important role of CITES
For use of the media only; not an official document. 'Rhinos Under Threat' being shown to the UNEP ‘World Congress on Justice, Governance and Law for Environmental Sustainability ’ –...
New report warns of uncertain future for African elephants
For use of the media only; not an official document. Elephant poaching doubled & illegal ivory trade tripled in recent years Enhanced law Enforcement, international collaboration and reducing demand required...
CITES has not “banned” caviar or “punished” producers
For use of the media only; not an official document. PRESS STATEMENT CITES has not “banned” caviar or “punished” producers A response to recent press articles on CITES quotas for...
La session de la Conférence des Parties à la CITES s'achève sur des décisions énergiques sur la conservation des espèces sauvages
Document non officiel destiné uniquement aux médias COMMUNIQUE DE PRESSE La session de la Conférence des Parties à la CITES s'achève sur des décisions énergiques sur la conservation des espèces...
ICCWC launches wildlife and forest crime toolkit
For use of the media only; not an official document. The Consortium also secures USD 600k to strengthen national enforcement capacities Geneva, 25 July 2012 – The International Consortium on...
New CITES trade rules proposed for wild plants and animals
For use of the media only; not an official document. PRESS RELEASE New CITES trade rules proposed for wild plants and animals Toothfish, mahogany, whales, elephants, vicuña, and turtles at...
CITES authorizes 2004 export quotas for Caspian Sea caviar
For use of the media only; not an official document. PRESS RELEASE CITES authorizes 2004 export quotas for Caspian Sea caviar See also ... CoP13 press kit 05/10/04: Experts urge...
CITES appoints timber officer
For use of the media only; not an official document. PRESS ADVISORY CITES appoints timber officer Geneva, 4 February 2008 – In response to the concern expressed by governments about...