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CITES Secretary-General's remarks at the World Economic Forum - Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2017 - Dalian, China
World Economic Forum Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2017 Dalian, China, 28 June ‘Stemming the Surge in Illegal Wildlife Trade’ John E. Scanlon, Secretary-General, CITES (watch the recorded live...
New Funds from France and Monaco to boost global alliance’s frontline efforts to combat wildlife crime
For use of the media only; not an official document. PRESS RELEASE New Funds from France and Monaco to boost global alliance’s frontline efforts to combat wildlife crime Geneva, 26...
The world needs wildlife tourism. But that won't work without wildlife - External link to CITES Secretary-General's Op Ed
Wildlife-based tourism is growing rapidly worldwide as the number of tourists continues to grow and as we, as travellers, seek out new and more enriching personal experiences with local cultures...
Global fight against illegal ivory trade needs more teeth, as the killings continue in Africa - External link to CITES Secretary-General's Op Ed
John Scanlon says bold action by countries like China are a major blow to elephant poachers and ivory smugglers, but the world needs to do more to tackle both supply...
CITES Parties are making headway on strengthening national wildlife legislation
Significant progress has been made by CITES Parties to adopt national legislation for the effective implementation and enforcement of the Convention since the 17th meeting of the Conference of the...
CITES in strong show of support for healthy oceans
For use of the media only; not an official document. PRESS RELEASE CITES in strong show of support for healthy oceans Geneva, 11 June 2017: The first ever and widely...
CITES Secretary-General's statement for World Oceans Day 2017
‘Our Oceans, Our Future’ Statement by John Scanlon, CITES Secretary-General CITES is globally associated with elephants, tigers and rhinos – but CITES also has a long history of regulating international...
CITES Secretary-General's remarks at the High Level Event on Illegal Wildlife Trade - UN Plaza, New York
High Level Event on Illegal Wildlife Trade German House, UN Plaza, New York Statement by John E Scanlon, Secretary-General, CITES 6 June 2017 His Excellency, Ali Bongo Ondimba, President of...
CITES Secretary-General's statement for World Environment Day 2017
‘I’m with nature’ Statement by John Scanlon, CITES Secretary-General We share our planet with millions of species of wild animals and plants. They keep us alive by providing us with...
CITES provides a safety net for our precious marine life
For use of the media only; not an official document. PRESS RELEASE CITES provides a safety net for our precious marine life On the eve of the UN Oceans Conference...