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CITES 'Non-detriment findings' - Current policies on NDFs
In Resolution Conf. 13.2 on Sustainable use of biodiversity: Addis Ababa Principles and Guidelines , Parties were urged, when adopting NDF processes and making CITES NDFs, to make use of...
CITES 'Non-detriment findings' - Guidance on NDFs from the Conference of the Parties (CoP)
In 1992, the CoP adopted Resolution Conf. 8.6 on the Role of the Scientific Authority which arose initially from a document by the United States of America discussed at the...
CITES 'Non-detriment findings' - Requirements of the Convention
In detail, the NDF requirements in the text of the Convention are: a) Article III (Appendix-I species): i) An export permit shall only be granted when … a Scientific Authority...
CITES 'Non-detriment findings' Introduction
The preamble to the Convention recognizes that international cooperation is essential for the protection of certain species of wild fauna and flora against over-exploitation through international trade, and recognizes also...
East Asia Summit adopts Declaration on Combating Wildlife Trafficking
The Secretariat of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) welcomes the “ Declaration on Combating Wildlife Trafficking ” adopted on the occasion...
Colombia hosts international workshop for ensuring sustainable trade in sharks listed in CITES
Santa Marta, Colombia, 27 November 2014 - More than 60 participants, representing over 20 countries, came from across the globe to Santa Marta, Colombia, from 25 to 27 November to...
The CITES Virtual College now available in Chinese
In an effort to reach larger audiences and make CITES online courses and educational materials more easily accessible, the CITES Virtual College has been translated into Chinese. This much needed...
Experts develop a new set of regional management and conservation measures for queen conch
For use of the media only; not an official document. JOINT PRESS RELEASE Experts develop a new set of regional management and conservation measures for queen conch The queen conch...
A big step forward in the fight against wildlife crime
For use of the media only; not an official document. PRESS RELEASE A big step forward in the fight against wildlife crime CITES supports INTERPOL Operation to locate known environmental...