19.197 to 19.199 Conservation of amphibians (Amphibia spp.)

The Secretariat shall, subject to availability of external resources and in close consultation with the Animals Committee: a) conduct one or more interdisciplinary workshops for CITES Authorities and other relevant authorities and stakeholders about amphibian species in international trade, including but not limited to the following objectives: i) identify amphibian species that are in international trade and evaluate whether certain species or groups should be recommended for possible listing in the Appendices; ii) share existing national legislation relevant to the trade in amphibians; iii) evaluate whether current levels of trade are compatible with the conservation of these species in the wild; iv) compile further data on harvesting levels of amphibians subject to high volumes of international trade; v) explore the emerging threat of diseases to traded amphibians, including amphibian chytrid fungus and rana viruses; and vi) examine current enforcement efforts to deter and detect illegal and unreported trade and identify additional actions needed; and b) explore modalities to implement this Decision in a cost-effective manner, including through the organization of online events; and c) report on the progress in the implementation of paragraph a) and b) above to the Animals Committee, including any relevant recommendations.