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CONSULTANT - Data management and statistical analysis specialist (ETIS review)
The following post in the CITES Secretariat has been published: Data Management and Statistical Analysis Specialist Job opening number: 20-UNEP-134330-Consultant Applications must be submitted online through the United Nations Careers...
Enforcement focal points
National focal points have been identified to improve collaboration and communication on a number of specific enforcement issues between agencies responsible for wildlife law enforcement in different countries. This page...
CONSULTANT on authentication and control of CITES permit
The following post in the CITES Secretariat has been published: Consultant on authentication and control of CITES permit Job opening number: 20-UNEP-134306-Consultant Applications must be submitted online through the United...
CITES Secretariat’s statement in relation to COVID-19
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is a treaty that regulates international trade in CITES-listed specimens of animals and plants. Therefore, the...
New wildlife trade management system goes live in Sri Lanka
This electronic solution will enable better control of legal trade in wildlife and help prevent illegal trade Sri Lanka has enhanced its management in wildlife trade by becoming the first...
How countries around the world celebrated World Wildlife Day 2020
On 3 March, for the seventh time since its establishment in 2013, the CITES Secretariat and close partners organized high-level events to mark World Wildlife Day, in Geneva and New...
World Wildlife Day highlights importance of sustainable use of wildlife for people, planet and prosperity in “biodiversity super year”
For use of the media only; not an official document. JOINT PRESS RELEASE World Wildlife Day highlights importance of sustainable use of wildlife for people, planet and prosperity in “biodiversity...
UN World Wildlife Day highlights wild fauna, flora and biodiversity in film competition
For use of the media only; not an official document. JOINT PRESS RELEASE UN World Wildlife Day highlights wild fauna, flora and biodiversity in film competition Winners of the 2020...
15-Year-old Named Winner of World Wildlife Day 2020 International Youth Art Contest
For use of the media only; not an official document. JOINT PRESS RELEASE 15-year-old named winner of World Wildlife Day 2020 International Youth Art Contest Tiarn Garland, impressed judges with...
CITES Secretary-General's opening remarks at the high-level event at UN Headquarters to celebration World Wildlife Day
Opening remarks at the high-level event at UN Headquarters marking World Wildlife Day 2020 CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero 3 March 2020, UN Headqurters, New York Excellencies, Distinguished guests, Friends and...