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World Ranger Day 2021
World Ranger Day 2021 Message from CITES Secretary-General, Ivonne Higuero 31 July 2021 World Ranger Day is a time to pause, reflect and show our gratitude for the dedication and...
Uganda Develops Electronic Permitting System to Regulate Wildlife Trade
KAMPALA - On July 29, 2021, the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities launched the first electronic permitting system to regulate trade in wildlife and wildlife products in Uganda. The...
Sixth meeting of the CITES Tree Species Advisory Committee held online
Sixth meeting of the CITES Tree Species Advisory Committee held online Representatives from 15 countries, donors and other members of the CITES Tree Species Programme (CTSP) Advisory Committee gathered online...
Panama to host 19th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to CITES
For use of the media only; not an official document. PRESS RELEASE Panama to host 19th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to CITES Geneva, 16 July 2021 –...
Illegal fishing of totoaba, the associated illegal trade in totoaba swim bladders, and the protection of the vaquita in the Gulf of California (Mexico)
Illegal fishing of totoaba, the associated illegal trade in totoaba swim bladders, and the protection of the vaquita in the Gulf of California (Mexico) The Secretariat of the Convention on...
The International Consortium on Combating Wildlife Crime - Annual Report 2020 – Together Against Wildlife Crime
For use of the media only; not an official document. PRESS RELEASE The International Consortium on Combating Wildlife Crime - Annual Report 2020 – Together Against Wildlife Crime The International...
CITES Animals and Plants Committees complete first-ever online meetings with record attendance
For use of the media only; not an official document. PRESS RELEASE CITES Animals and Plants Committees complete first-ever online meetings with record attendance Geneva, 24 June 2021 – Between...
25th meeting of the CITES Plants Committee: Closing remarks of Secretary-General, Ivonne Higuero
25th meeting of the CITES Plants Committee: Closing remarks of Secretary-General, Ivonne Higuero Madame Chair of the Plants Committee, Members of the Plants Committee, Distinguished delegates and participants, Congratulations on...
31st meeting of the Animals Committee: Closing remarks of CITES Secretary-General, Ivonne Higuero
31st meeting of the Animals Committee: Closing remarks of CITES Secretary-General, Ivonne Higuero Mr. Chair of the Animals Committee, Members of the Animals Committee, Distinguished delegates and participants, Dear colleagues...
