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Sharks and rays high on CITES #CoP17 agenda
For use of the media only; not an official document. PRESS RELEASE Sharks and rays high on CITES #CoP17 agenda Geneva 16 September 2016 : South Africa, home to one...
CITES and CBD Parties jointly prepare for key global meetings
For use of the media only; not an official document. PRESS RELEASE CITES and CBD Parties jointly prepare for key global meetings 13 September 2016, Geneva - in an unprecedented...
Illicit wildlife trafficking is about people - they alone can fix it - External link to CITES Secretary-General's Op Ed
The latest CITES meeting on 24 September in Johannesburg will be one of the most critical meetings in the Convention’s 43 year history. The evils of the international drug trade...
Media invited to register for the 17th meeting of the Conference of Parties to CITES in South Africa
Media invited to register for the 17th meeting of the Conference of Parties to CITES in South Africa Media are invited to register for the 17th meeting of the Conference...
ICASA forms
Media wishing to broadcast live from the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to CITES (CoP17) are required to apply for a temporary broadcast license from the Independent...
In a world of 7 billion people how can we protect wildlife? - External link to CITES Secretary-General's Op Ed
Consumers and collectors want sturgeon caviar, snakeskin bags, shark meat and fins, wild snowdrop bulbs, precious rosewood furniture, and quality agarwood oil, as well as rare birds, reptiles, cacti and...
The 183rd Party to CITES: Tonga
26 August 2016: The CITES Secretariat is pleased to welcome the Kingdom of Tonga as the 183rd Party to CITES. The “ Friendly Islands ” of Tonga are situated in...
CITES Secretariat presents its recommendations on proposals to amend the CITES Appendices - CITES #CoP17
For use of the media only; not an official document. PRESS RELEASE CITES Secretariat presents its recommendations on proposals to amend the CITES Appendices - CITES #CoP17 Geneva, 23 August...
Guidelines for participants registered under the Visitor category
Visitors are most welcome to attend CITES CoP17. There are no participation charges for this category of participants and no registration deadline. However, those who choose to register for CoP17...
Empowering Youth To Secure The Future Of Wildlife - External link to CITES Secretary-General's Op Ed
“The future is in your hands.” This is an oft-repeated statement in remarks about young people meant to inspire them. But frankly, it can also be read as a cop...