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World Wildlife Day Living Oceans Film Showcase announced
For use of the media only; not an official document. JOINT PRESS RELEASE World Wildlife Day Living Oceans Film Showcase announced Stories about marine species and ecosystems will hit the...
Focusing on marine species for the first time, the next World Wildlife Day is bound to make a splash
For use of the media only; not an official document. JOINT PRESS RELEASE Focusing on marine species for the first time, the next World Wildlife Day is bound to make...
First Meeting of Range States for the Joint CITES–CMS African Carnivore Initiative
The First Range State Meeting of the Joint CITES-CMS African Carnivore Initiative (ACI1) was held from 5 to 8 November 2018 in Bonn, Germany. It brought together representatives of 31...
Statement concerning a circular issued by China’s State Council on the use of rhinoceroses and tigers and their products
The CITES Secretariat has received queries from the media and the general public concerning a Circular issued by China’s State Council on Strictly Controlling the Operation and Utilization of Rhinoceros...
CITES further recognized as a crucial conservation tool that benefits wildlife conservation and livelihoods of rural communities
Largest CITES and livelihoods workshop showcases CITES success stories from all 6 continents Geneva/Guangzhou, 8 November 2018 – Over 80 representatives from national CITES authorities around the world and experts...
Ivonne Higuero named as new CITES Secretary-General
For use of the media only; not an official document. PRESS RELEASE Ivonne Higuero named as new CITES Secretary-General Geneva, 17 October 2018 – Ms. Ivonne Higuero has been named...
CITES Secretariat welcomes 2018 London Conference on Illegal Wildlife Trade
For use of the media only; not an official document. PRESS RELEASE CITES Secretariat welcomes 2018 London Conference on Illegal Wildlife Trade Click here if you are experiencing any playback...
CITES annual meeting sees States stepping up action against the over exploitation of precious timber and other species
For use of the media only; not an official document. PRESS RELEASE CITES annual meeting sees States stepping up action against the overexploitation of precious timber and other species World’s...
Rosewood, elephants, eels and tigers among many issues to be addressed by CITES annual meeting
For use of the media only; not an official document. PRESS RELEASE Rosewood, elephants, eels and tigers among many issues to be addressed by CITES annual meeting Sochi, 1 October...
Five UN entities join forces to help strengthening CITES legislation in Central, West and Southern Africa
Representatives of 19 African countries gathered at a Symposium in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, from 11 to 12 September 2018 to identify ways to strengthen their national legal frameworks for the...