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CITES Highlights Marine Conservation and Trade Commitments at UN Ocean Conference 2025
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Reflections on the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Entry into Force of the World Wildlife Treaty by CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero
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United Against Poaching and Trafficking Affecting Rhinoceroses: Countries Join Forces and Devise Strategies at CITES Task Force Meeting

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50 Years of CITES

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What is CITES?
What is CITES?

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Inaugural CITES Global Youth Summit empowers the next generation of wildlife trade decision-makers
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UN Ocean Conference (UNOC-3) Side Event on UN Oceans as a mechanism to mobilize multilateral ocean action towards SDG14: Statement by CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero
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UN Ocean Conference (UNOC-3) Launch of the Global Coalition to Halt the Extinction of Sharks and Rays: Statement by CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero

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The International Consortium on Combating Wildlife Crime
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Supporting sustainable management of endangered tree species

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