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Governments not ready for trade ban on bluefin tuna
Doha, 18 March 2010 – The triennial general assembly of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) reached a climax today when governments...
Governments not ready for trade ban on bluefin tuna
For use of the media only; not an official document. PRESS RELEASE Governments not ready for trade ban on bluefin tuna Earlier today a proposal to ban trade in polar...
CITES spices the bluefin tuna debate with oils and essences
For use of the media only; not an official document. PRESS RELEASE CITES spices the bluefin tuna debate with oils and essences Governments also voted against a proposal to relax...
Internet – good or evil for wildlife?
For use of the media only; not an official document. PRESS RELEASE Internet – good or evil for wildlife? See also ... 15/03/2010: CITES to discuss initiatives to dismantle criminal...
Opening speeches at the CoP15 opening ceremony
13 March 2010, Doha, Qatar The opening ceremony of the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to CITES was held on the afternoon of 13 March 2010 at...
CITES to discuss initiatives to dismantle criminal networks involved in tiger and rhino poaching
For use of the media only; not an official document. PRESS RELEASE CITES to discuss initiatives to dismantle criminal networks involved in tiger and rhino poaching Doha, 15 March 2010...
Scientists meet in Doha to discuss global trade in timber and wild plants
For use of the media only; not an official document. PRESS RELEASE Scientists meet in Doha to discuss global trade in timber and wild plants Top on the agenda mahogany...
Statement by Mr. Achim Steiner Executive Director United Nations Environment Programme to the 15th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to CITES
Doha, 13 March 2010 Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am delighted to be in Doha today to address this meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the...
John Scanlon appointed as New Secretary-General of CITES
For use of the media only; not an official document. PRESS RELEASE John Scanlon appointed as New Secretary-General of CITES Geneva (Switzerland)/Nairobi (Kenya), 13 March 2010 - John Scanlon, a...
CITES world conference opens with call for new wildlife trade rules
For use of the media only; not an official document. PRESS RELEASE CITES world conference opens with call for new wildlife trade rules Decisions on the budget will show how...