Press releases

28 Jul 2016: Some positive signs but African elephants continue to face serious threats - CITES
14 Jul 2016: CITES to provide targeted support for critical wildlife areas in Africa
15 Jun 2016: 100 days left before the World Wildlife Conference – CITES #CoP17 – kicks off in South Africa!
01 Jun 2016: Saving lions: Africa agrees on ways forward
25 May 2016: UN targets wildlife crime in the lead up to CITES CoP17
25 May 2016: Backed by Stars, Unprecedented UN Campaign Seeks to Mobilize Millions to End Illegal Trade in Wildlife
16 May 2016: CITES welcomes G7 Environment Ministers Communiqué in the lead up to CITES CoP 17 in South Africa
02 May 2016: Record agenda for World Wildlife Conference – CITES CoP17 –   to be held in South Africa in September
15 Apr 2016: Call for wildlife conservation illustrated through inspiring artworks from people around the world
07 Apr 2016: CITES Secretary-General visits Samoa to promote stronger representation in CITES by Pacific island countries and to support enhanced implementation
15 Mar 2016: Transport sector steps up to fight illicit wildlife trafficking
04 Mar 2016: International Elephant Film Festival Celebrates World’s Best Elephant Films
03 Mar 2016: On World Wildlife Day UN Implores Urgent Action to End Poaching Crisis
03 Mar 2016: African elephants still in decline due to high levels of poaching
02 Mar 2016: Media advisory - UN World Wildlife Day 2016
26 Feb 2016: International Elephant Film Festival Celebrates World’s Best Elephant Films
16 Feb 2016: CITES traceability pilot project presented at global sharks meeting in Costa Rica
19 Jan 2016: A good week for wildlife – CITES meeting takes bold decisions in fight against illicit wildlife trafficking and on ensuring sustainability
13 Jan 2016: Wildlife Crime Consortium launches enforcement indicators for wildlife and forest crime and a new global programme
12 Jan 2016: New tool launched to showcase the important role of local communities in sustainable management of CITES-listed species