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Deep dive into the application of criteria to amend the CITES Appendices for commercially exploited aquatic species
Geneva, 10 May 2024 — Aquatic species such as sharks, queen conch, seahorses and teatfish are among the over 40,900 animal and plant species whose trade is regulated by the...
CITES announces the passing of Poasi Ngaluafe
It is with deep sorrow that the Secretariat of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) announces the untimely passing of Mr. Poasi...
UNIA Baeza Master’s course on CITES commences with international participation
Baeza, 22 April 2024 — This week, the on-campus period for the 15th edition of the International University of Andalusia (UNIA) Master's Degree course "Management and Conservation of Species in...
Empowering Young Leaders in Wildlife Conservation and Trade: Global Youth Network Launched in Singapore at the CITES Youth Leadership Programme
Singapore, 25 April 2024 – After four intensive days of teambuilding and discussions, interactive activities at the zoo on illegal wildlife trade related themes, a high-level leadership panel discussion, and...
CITES Youth Leadership Programme 2024: Opening Remarks by CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero
CITES Youth Leadership Programme 2024 Opening Remarks by CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero 22 April 2024, Singapore Distinguished colleagues, youth delegates, Ladies and gentlemen, On behalf of the Secretariat of the...
The Launch of CITES-LEX: A Digital Milestone in Wildlife Conservation
Rome / Geneva, 9 April 2024 — On World Wildlife Day, the wildlife conservation community witnessed a significant leap forward with the launch of CITES-LEX. This innovative platform, a collaboration...
eCITES receives Asia-Pacific Trade Facilitation Forum 2024 Innovation Award
Samarkand, 5 April 2024 — The processing of paper-based trade documentation, such as permits and certificates, can lead to issues such as an increased risk of fraud, time consuming processing...
Navigating transport of live animals and plants: CITES online workshop shares best practices, regulations and guidelines
Geneva, 28 March 2024 — Transporting live animals and plants across borders for trade requires navigating a complex system of international regulations and meticulous logistics – from designing species-appropriate containers...
United Nations Marks World Wildlife Day with a Call to Bridge Conservation Technology Gaps
New York / Geneva, 15 March 2024 – On 4 March 2024, the spirit of conservation resonated across the globe as World Wildlife Day celebrations took place under the theme...
Reducing the risk of zoonotic disease emergence associated with international wildlife trade: CITES and WOAH enter new agreement
Nairobi, 8 March 2024 – More than half a billion people are estimated to have been infected during the COVID-19 pandemic, which also claimed millions of lives and significantly affecting...
