Geneva, 27 November 2023 — At the 19th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP19) to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora...

2023 Asia Environmental Enforcement Awards Remarks by CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero 28 November 2023, Bangkok, Thailand Distinguished Award Winners, dear colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is my utmost pleasure to...

Geneva, 24 November 2023 — We find ourselves in the midst of a global digital transformation. With two thirds of the world’s population online in 2023—already a 45 per cent...

Geneva, 21 November 2023 — Trade in precious timber and sharks and conservation of elephants, big cats, parrots, eels, marine turtles and totoaba were among the many critical matters reviewed...

Geneva, 9 November 2023 — Today, the Secretary-General of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) awarded a Certificate of Commendation to Europol...

77th Meeting of the CITES Standing Committee Opening Statement by CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero 6 November 2023, Geneva, Switzerland Excellencies, Distinguished Standing Committee Members, Parties, and observers, Ladies and Gentlemen...

Did you know that the entire orchid family is included in CITES Appendix I and II to ensure that international trade is not unsustainable and does not harm their wild...

By CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero – 31 October 2023 As efforts continue to develop new guidance on making Non-detrimental findings (NDFs) , and with an increasing number of participant Parties...