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CITES representatives and experts discuss trade and captive breeding of CITES-listed animals at UNEP-WCMC in Cambridge, UK
Geneva, 6 April 2017 - On 29-30 March 2017, representatives of the CITES Secretariat and of the UN Environment World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) met in Cambridge with representatives of...
CITES Secretary-General's remarks at the 3rd Regional Dialogue on Preventing Illegal Logging and Trading of Siamese Rosewood, Thailand
The 3 rd Regional Dialogue on Preventing Illegal Logging and Trading of Siamese Rosewood Bangkok, Thailand 29-31 March 2017 John E. Scanlon, CITES Secretary-General General Surasak Kanjanarat, Minister of Natural...
China moves ahead with its closure of domestic ivory market as witnessed by the CITES Secretary General
For use of the media only; not an official document. JOINT PRESS RELEASE China moves ahead with its closure of domestic ivory market as witnessed by the CITES Secretary General...
CITES Secretary-General's remarks at the briefing on Fisheries Regulatory Framework at the Multilateral Level - Geneva, Switzerland
Briefing on Fisheries Regulatory Framework at the Multilateral Level Palais des Nations, Geneva 20 March 2017 The Role of CITES in the Fisheries Regulatory Framework at the Multilateral Level John...
CITES highlights its contribution to sustainable forest management on International Day of Forests 2017
Today is the International Day of Forests. Forests are the most biologically-diverse ecosystems on land, and home to more than 80% of all known terrestrial species of animals and plants...
CITES, FAO and world’s leading fishery experts meet in Geneva to discuss CITES implementation for marine species
For use of the media only; not an official document. PRESS RELEASE CITES, FAO and world’s leading fishery experts meet in Geneva to discuss CITES implementation for marine species Geneva...
Background on the issuance of CITES permits in respect of the export of rhinoceros horn
The Secretariat has received questions from CITES Parties and journalists, as well as messages of concern from the general public, regarding measures proposed by the Republic of South Africa 1...
CITES to help combat illegal wildlife trade in West Africa’s most important protected area complex
For use of the media only; not an official document. PRESS RELEASE CITES to help combat illegal wildlife trade in West Africa’s most important protected area complex The General Directors...