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CITES Highlights Marine Conservation and Trade Commitments at UN Ocean Conference 2025
Nice, 10 July 2025 – The sustainable management of marine species remains one of the most pressing challenges in global ocean governance. Over 2,000 marine species are listed in the...
Reflections on the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Entry into Force of the World Wildlife Treaty by CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero
Originally published on UN Chronicle here Reflections on the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Entry into Force of the World Wildlife Treaty by CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero 1 July 2025 Today...
United Against Poaching and Trafficking Affecting Rhinoceroses: Countries Join Forces and Devise Strategies at CITES Task Force Meeting
Pretoria, 16 June 2025 — Although progress has been made in combating crimes affecting rhinoceroses, poaching and trafficking continue to represent a significant threat to their populations. These crimes are...
Inaugural CITES Global Youth Summit empowers the next generation of wildlife trade decision-makers
Singapore, 12 June 2025 – As the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, it is also looking...
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
UN Ocean Conference (UNOC-3) Side Event on UN Oceans as a mechanism to mobilize multilateral ocean action and amplify collective impacts towards SDG14 Statement by CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero 12...
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
UN Ocean Conference (UNOC-3): L aunch of the Global Coalition to Halt the Extinction of Sharks and Rays Statement by CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero 11 June 2025, Nice, France Excellencies...
UNOC-3 Ocean Action Panel 6 on Advancing sustainable ocean-based economies: Statement by CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero
UN Ocean Conference (UNOC-3) Ocean Action Panel 6: Advancing sustainable ocean-based economies, sustainable maritime transport and coastal community resilience leaving no one behind Statement by CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero 11...
CARICOM and CITES Secretariats Partner to Launch Electronic CITES Permitting System in The Bahamas
Nassau, 11 June 2025 — The Bahamas is gearing up to launch an electronic system to modernise the regulation of international trade in wildlife. This milestone reflects The Bahamas’ commitment...
UN Ocean Conference 2025 (UNOC-3) Side Event on Achieving SDG14 Through SDG16: Statement by CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero
UN Ocean Conference (UNOC-3): Side event on Achieving SDG14 Through SDG16: The Role of Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement in Ocean Governance and Protection Statement by CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero...
World Environment Day 2025: Message from CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero
Plastic pollution is not just a waste issue — it's a wildlife issue. On this World Environment Day, we are reminded that for CITES-listed species, plastic waste in ecosystems adds...
