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Persistence pays off – Singapore authorities’ successful prosecutions against wildlife crime recognized by CITES Secretary-General Certificate of Commendation
For use of the media only; not an official document. PRESS RELEASE Persistence pays off – Singapore authorities’ successful prosecutions against wildlife crime recognized by CITES Secretary-General Certificate of Commendation...
CITES Secretary-General's opening remarks at the 23rd Meeting of the CITES Plants Committee
Twenty-third meeting of the Plants Committee Geneva (Switzerland), 22-27 July 2017 Opening Remarks John E. Scanlon, CITES Secretary-General 22 July 2017 Welcome to beautiful and humid Geneva! This is the...
United States supports the strengthening of CITES implementation for selected marine species
For use of the media only; not an official document. PRESS RELEASE United States supports the strengthening of CITES implementation for selected marine species The United States National Oceanic and...
CITES Secretary-General's welcoming remarks at the 29th Meeting of the CITES Animals Committee
Twenty-ninth meeting of the Animals Committee Geneva (Switzerland), 18-22 July 2017 Opening Remarks John E. Scanlon, CITES Secretary-General 18 July 2017 Welcome to Geneva on this beautiful sunny day! This...
CITES Animals and Plants Committee Meetings attract record turnout of the world’s scientific experts
For use of the media only; not an official document. PRESS RELEASE CITES Animals and Plants Committee Meetings attract record turnout of the world’s scientific experts The meetings of the...
EU contributes 8 million Euro to support the CITES tree species programme and the protection of African elephants
For use of the media only; not an official document. JOINT PRESS RELEASE EU contributes 8 million Euro to support the CITES tree species programme and the protection of African...
Russian Federation to host the 70th meeting of CITES Standing Committee in Sochi in October 2018
For use of the media only; not an official document. PRESS RELEASE Russian Federation to host the 70th meeting of CITES Standing Committee in Sochi in October 2018 Geneva, 13...
African and Asia-Pacific countries brought together to strengthen and harmonize wildlife laws
For use of the media only; not an official document. PRESS RELEASE African and Asia-Pacific countries brought together to strengthen and harmonize wildlife laws Geneva, 12 July 2017 - Senior...
CITES welcomes G20 leaders’ Declaration on combating corruption related to illegal trade in wildlife
For use of the media only; not an official document. PRESS RELEASE CITES welcomes G20 Leaders’ Declaration on combating corruption related to illegal trade in wildlife Geneva, 10 July 2017...