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The 182nd Party to CITES: Tajikistan
19 January 2016: The CITES Secretariat is pleased to welcome the Republic of Tajikistan as the 182nd Party to CITES. Tajikistan is situated in Central Asia, bordered by Afghanistan to...
A good week for wildlife – CITES meeting takes bold decisions in fight against illicit wildlife trafficking and on ensuring sustainability
For use of the media only; not an official document. PRESS RELEASE A good week for wildlife – CITES meeting takes bold decisions in fight against illicit wildlife trafficking and...
Wildlife Crime Consortium launches enforcement indicators for wildlife and forest crime and a new global programme
For use of the media only; not an official document. PRESS RELEASE Wildlife Crime Consortium launches enforcement indicators for wildlife and forest crime and a new global programme Geneva, 13...
New tool launched to showcase the important role of local communities in sustainable management of CITES-listed species
For use of the media only; not an official document. PRESS RELEASE New tool launched to showcase the important role of local communities in sustainable management of CITES-listed species Geneva...
World’s wildlife trade regulator meets to assess compliance with multilateral rules, strengthen measures to prevent extinctions and tackle illicit trafficking
For use of the media only; not an official document. PRESS RELEASE World’s wildlife trade regulator meets to assess compliance with multilateral rules, strengthen measures to prevent extinctions and tackle...
Opening remarks by Chairman of the Standing Committee at the 66th meeting of the CITES Standing Committee
Opening Remarks by Mr Øystein Størkersen, Chairman of the Standing Committee at the Sixty-sixth meeting of the Standing Committee Geneva (Switzerland), 11 January 2016 Ladies and gentlemen, dear friends and...
CITES Secretary-General's opening remarks at the Sixty-sixth meeting of the Standing Committee, Geneva, Switzerland
Sixty-sixth meeting of the Standing Committee Geneva (Switzerland), 11 January 2016 Opening remarks by John E. Scanlon, CITES Secretary General Thank you Chair and I would like to join with...
Activities - Timber species portal
EU ITTO-CITES project ICCWC timber group Project LEAF (Law Enforcement Assistance for Forests) The UNODC Global Programme for Combating Wildlife and Forest Crime (GP) WCO Environmental Programme World Bank study...
Resolutions/Decisions - Timber species portal
Resolution Conf.14.4 Cooperation between CITES and ITTO regarding trade in tropical timber Resolution conf. 10.13 (Rev.CoP15) Implementation of the Convention for timber species Decision 16.58 Physical inspection of timber shipments...
CITES shark listings capacity building efforts recognised by UN General Assembly in annual resolution on Sustainable Fisheries
For use of the media only; not an official document. PRESS RELEASE CITES shark listings capacity building efforts recognised by UN General Assembly in annual resolution on Sustainable Fisheries Geneva...