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Message for the next World Wildlife Conference - CITES CoP18
Ivonne Higuero, CITES Secretary-General The 18 th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) will...
Statement by CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero
It is a privilege and an honour for me to address you as I officially assume the office today as the Secretary-General of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered...
World Wildlife Day Living Oceans Film Showcase announced
For use of the media only; not an official document. JOINT PRESS RELEASE World Wildlife Day Living Oceans Film Showcase announced Stories about marine species and ecosystems will hit the...
Focusing on marine species for the first time, the next World Wildlife Day is bound to make a splash
For use of the media only; not an official document. JOINT PRESS RELEASE Focusing on marine species for the first time, the next World Wildlife Day is bound to make...
First Meeting of Range States for the Joint CITES–CMS African Carnivore Initiative
The First Range State Meeting of the Joint CITES-CMS African Carnivore Initiative (ACI1) was held from 5 to 8 November 2018 in Bonn, Germany. It brought together representatives of 31...
Statement concerning a circular issued by China’s State Council on the use of rhinoceroses and tigers and their products
The CITES Secretariat has received queries from the media and the general public concerning a Circular issued by China’s State Council on Strictly Controlling the Operation and Utilization of Rhinoceros...
CITES further recognized as a crucial conservation tool that benefits wildlife conservation and livelihoods of rural communities
Largest CITES and livelihoods workshop showcases CITES success stories from all 6 continents Geneva/Guangzhou, 8 November 2018 – Over 80 representatives from national CITES authorities around the world and experts...
Ivonne Higuero named as new CITES Secretary-General
For use of the media only; not an official document. PRESS RELEASE Ivonne Higuero named as new CITES Secretary-General Geneva, 17 October 2018 – Ms. Ivonne Higuero has been named...
CITES Secretariat welcomes 2018 London Conference on Illegal Wildlife Trade
For use of the media only; not an official document. PRESS RELEASE CITES Secretariat welcomes 2018 London Conference on Illegal Wildlife Trade Click here if you are experiencing any playback...
CITES annual meeting sees States stepping up action against the over exploitation of precious timber and other species
For use of the media only; not an official document. PRESS RELEASE CITES annual meeting sees States stepping up action against the overexploitation of precious timber and other species World’s...