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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...
CITES Secretary-General's opening remarks for Regional Preparatory meetings for CITES CoP17 and CBD COP13
Representatives of Parties to CITES and the CBD, country representatives from hosting countries, colleagues from Convention Secretariats, regional partners, resource persons, ladies and gentleman. A very warm welcome to this...
CITES Secretary-General's message for World Ranger Day 2016
World Ranger Day 2016 Message from CITES Secretary-General, John E. Scanlon 31 July 2016 World Ranger Day honours park rangers across the world who have been injured or lost their...
Some positive signs but African elephants continue to face serious threats - CITES
For use of the media only; not an official document. PRESS RELEASE Some positive signs but African elephants continue to face serious threats - CITES The significant upward trends in...
Keynote remarks by CITES Secretary-General John E. Scanlon at the Caribbean Regional Wildlife Enforcement Workshop, Bahamas.
Keynote Remarks Caribbean Regional Wildlife Enforcement Workshop John E. Scanlon, CITES Secretary General Bahamas, 20- 22 July 2016 The Hon. Kenred Dorsett, Minister of Environment of the Bahamas Her Excellency...
Current rules on commercial international trade in elephant ivory under CITES and Proposals to CITES CoP17
Statement by the CITES Secretariat 21 July, 2016 There have been a number of media articles, social media posts and other communications regarding international trade in elephant ivory under CITES...