E-commerce of specimens of CITES-listed species

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14.35	The Secretariat shall:
	a)	request, through a Notification issued after the 14th meeting of the Conference of the Parties, information from Management Authorities regarding:
		i)	the scale and nature of wildlife trade arranged via the Internet that apparently involves their country;
		ii)	perceived problems relating to such trade, including illicit trade;
		iii)	the effectiveness of any measures that Parties have taken to address the trade in wildlife via the Internet, including the use of codes of conduct; and
		iv)	any changes in trade routes and methods of shipment that have been observed as a result of increased use of the Internet to promote trade in wildlife;
	b)	using the services of a suitably-qualified consultant, review the information submitted by Parties and prepare a background document for consideration at a workshop;
	c)	seek external funding to convene a workshop on wildlife trade via the Internet, to which the following should be invited to participate: CITES Management Authority and enforcement officials from Parties with emerging or existing wildlife trade arranged via the Internet; experts on Internet trade; owners of relevant websites and Internet service providers; ICPO-Interpol and the World Customs Organization; and representatives of other intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations;
	d)	publish the outcomes of the workshop, including any recommendations, on the CITES website, seeking additional comments; and
	e)	report on this matter at the 58th meeting of the Standing Committee.
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14.36	The Standing Committee should review the Secretariat’s report at its 58th meeting and determine whether additional measures are necessary including, if appropriate, directing the Secretariat to prepare a discussion document and draft resolution for consideration at the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties.