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CITES remembers Zoltán Czirák
On March 23, 2021, nature conservation suffered a tragic loss. On that day, Zoltán Czirák passed away suddenly at the age of 51 due to complications related to COVID-19. Mr...
UN issues stamps celebrating endemic species listed in the CITES Appendices
For use of the media only; not an official document. JOINT PRESS RELEASE UN issues stamps celebrating endemic species listed in the CITES Appendices The 2021 batch of UN Stamps...
Record weights of ivory seizures in pre-pandemic data remains of concern, but also indicates promising signs of enhanced enforcement work amid continued illegal trade
For use of the media only; not an official document. JOINT PRESS RELEASE Record weights of ivory seizures in pre-pandemic data remains of concern, but also indicates promising signs of...
Opening remarks of CITES Secretary-General at the Wilton Park virtual dialogue on Post 2020 Wildlife Trade
Wilton Park virtual dialogue on Post 2020 Wildlife Trade: current challenges and opportunities Opening remarks of CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero 18 March 2021 Minister Lord Goldsmith, Distinguished delegates and participants...
Opening remarks of CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero at the Wilton Park Virtual Dialogue on Post 2020 wildlife trade: current challenges and opportunities
Opening remarks of CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero at the Wilton Park Virtual Dialogue on Post 2020 wildlife trade: current challenges and opportunities, 18 March 2021 Minister Lord Goldsmith, Distinguished delegates...
The CITES Secretariat welcomes the Kyoto declaration on advancing crime prevention, criminal justice and the rule of law
At the Fourteenth United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice , held from 7 to 12 March 2021 in Kyoto, Japan, Heads of State and Government, Ministers and...
Statement by CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero for the 14th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
High-level Segment of the Fourteenth United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice: Kyoto, Japan, 7-12 March 2021 Statement by CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero: President, Excellencies, Distinguished delegates, I...
CITES remembers Dr. Maurice Isaacs
"I met Maurice Isaacs many years ago before becoming Secretary-General of the Convention Secretariat. I have always known him as a professional dedicated to conservation so that current as well...
In memoriam – Edna Molewa
"Edna Molewa was a true champion for the environment, in her home country, throughout Africa and across the world. She was a great friend of CITES and was instrumental in...