Press releases

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
11 Jan 2016: World’s wildlife trade regulator meets to assess compliance with multilateral rules, strengthen measures to prevent extinctions and tackle illicit trafficking
15 Dec 2015: CITES shark listings capacity building efforts recognised by UN General Assembly in annual resolution on Sustainable Fisheries
04 Dec 2015: World Animal Health Organisation (OIE) and CITES agree to collaborate on animal health and welfare issues worldwide to safeguard biodiversity and protect animals
24 Nov 2015: 100 days until UN World Wildlife Day 2016 – a time to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants
24 Nov 2015: National Ivory Action Plans: Good progress made, but essential next steps needed
23 Nov 2015: Global alliance celebrates 5 years’ achievements in combating wildlife crime
18 Nov 2015: Call for entry announced for the International  Elephant Film Festival
23 Oct 2015: 100+ experts advise on global trade in high-value CITES listed timbers