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Towards an integrated approach for range States to support a sustainable and legal trade in African rosewood
Douala, 12 September 2024 — Furniture, musical instruments, medicines and fuelwood are among the uses of African rosewood ( Pterocarpus erinaceus ) which is harvested for its rich yellowish to...
Taï National Park now equipped with a new control room and technology to combat elephant poaching
Abidjan, 2 September 2024 — Taï National Park has taken another step towards conserving the rich biodiversity of Côte d'Ivoire with the construction and equipment of a modern control room...
The International Consortium on Combating Wildlife Crime launches its 2023 Annual Report
Geneva, 21 August 2024 — This week, the International Consortium on Combating Wildlife Crime (ICCWC) launched its Annual Report for 2023 . The 2023 Annual Report highlights the successes and...
Next steps for conservation of animals in international trade proposed at CITES Animals Committee meeting
Geneva, 2 August 2024 — Sustainably managing sharks, rays, snakes, big cats and other fauna in international trade requires scientific collaboration to monitor the conservation needs of species in the...
33rd Meeting of the CITES Animals Committee: Closing Remarks by CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero
33rd Meeting of the CITES Animals Committee Closing Remarks by CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero 19 July 2024, Geneva, Switzerland Dear Chair of the Animals Committee, Members of the Animals Committee...
CITES Plants Committee agrees on actions to support conservation and sustainable trade of medicinal plants, orchids and African rosewoods
Geneva, 26 July 2024 — Plants offer crucial benefits for the health of the planet by helping mitigate climate change, regulating water use, supporting nutrient cycling and more. They also...
27th Meeting of the CITES Plants Committee: Closing Remarks by CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero
27th Meeting of the CITES Plants Committee Closing Remarks by CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero 13 July 2024, Geneva, Switzerland Madam Chair of the Plants Committee, Members of the Plants Committee...
33rd Meeting of the CITES Animals Committee: Opening Remarks by CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero
33rd Meeting of the CITES Animals Committee Opening Remarks by CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero 12 July 2024, Geneva, Switzerland Chair of the Animals Committee, Members of the Animals Committee, Distinguished...
New guidance to protect priority Rosewood species in trade
Geneva, 11 July 2024 — ‘Rosewood’ is a commercial term encompassing a wide range of tropical hardwoods in the Fabaceae (Leguminosae) family. Rosewood trees are harvested and traded primarily for...
Scientists to shed light on the status of sharks, big cats and other animal species in international trade
Geneva, 11 July 2024 — Ensuring the sustainable management of animal species hinges on robust scientific collaboration. To determine if international trade of a species listed in the Appendices of...
