Tag:Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

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‘Reducing demand’ identified a complementary strategy to combat illegal wildlife trade 

Demand for wildlife products supplied through illegal trade supply chains continues to place significant pressure on many wild species. As international bodies recognise the...
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Conservation

How to get involved in UN World Wildlife Day 2026 – CITES

The countdown is officially on: in just one month, the world will come together to celebrate United Nations World Wildlife Day 2026 and the...
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Conservation

Operation Thunder: 134 participating countries make record seizure of protected plants, animals, timber

A global operation against the illegal trafficking of wild fauna and flora has led to the seizure of nearly 30,000 live animals and the...
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CITES at UNEA-7: Strengthening multilateral action for a resilient planet

Biodiversity loss continues to accelerate, driven by multiple interconnected pressures including unsustainable use, illegal trade, habitat degradation and the broader impacts of environmental change. It...
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Conservation

CITES CoP20: ICCWC showcases global collaboration to combat wildlife crime

The 20th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CoP20)...
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Conservation

CITES CoP20 concludes with roadmap to enhance wildlife trade regulation, strengthen Convention’s implementation

Parties took decisive steps to strengthen global conservation and ensure that international wildlife trade does not drive species toward extinction. The 20th World Wildlife...
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Conservation

CITES unveils new e-learning tools to strengthen global wildlife trade governance

How does the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) operate in practice? What underpins the CITES permit...
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Conservation

CITES CoP20: A turning point for Africa’s hornbills

Africa’s forest hornbills face growing threats from unregulated trade and habitat loss. A new CITES proposal approved on Thursday, December 3, 2025, is an...
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