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… we celebrate the 5 th World Wildlife Day’ 1 March, 2018, Washington DC, USA Director Christine Dawson Deputy … to be celebrating World Wildlife Day than right here in Washington DC, as it is what took place here on 3 March 1973 … This treaty is now known as CITES or the Washington Convention. This Conference was called, the ‘World Wildlife …
CITES Secretary-General's remarks at the US Department of State World Wildlife Day Reception - Washington DC, USA
Big Cats: Predators Under Threat ‘CITES turns 45 as we celebrate the 5 th World Wildlife Day’ 1 March, 2018, Washington DC, USA Director Christine Dawson Deputy Assistant Secretary Jim Walsh Colleagues Friends of Wildlife! I can think of no more appropriative place to be celebrating World Wildlife Day than right here in Washington DC, as it is what took...
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… 2023: Invitation to register for the in-person event in Washington, D.C. … Reminder - World Wildlife Day 2023: Invitation to register for the in-person event in Washington, D.C. …
Reminder - World Wildlife Day 2023: Invitation to register for the in-person event in Washington, D.C.
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… Wildlife Day 2023: In-person World Wildlife Day event in Washington, D.C. … World Wildlife Day 2023: In-person World Wildlife Day event in Washington, D.C. …
World Wildlife Day 2023: In-person World Wildlife Day event in Washington, D.C.
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… Bonn amendment and the Gaborone amendment ) Text of the Convention in PDF: Preamble Article I Definitions Article … 12.3 (Rev. CoP17) on Permits and certificates . Signed at Washington, D.C., on 3 March 1973 Amended at Bonn, on 22 June … The present Convention shall be open for signature at Washington until 30th April 1973 and thereafter at Berne …
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
(See the notes about the Bonn amendment and the Gaborone amendment ) Text of the Convention in PDF: Preamble Article I Definitions Article II Fundamental principles Article III Regulation of Trade in Specimens of Species included in Appendix I Article IV Regulation of Trade in Specimens of Species included in Appendix II Article V Regulation of Trade in Specimens of...
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… 35th anniversary of CITES entry into force today; and the Convention on Biological Diversity holds its 10th meeting of … Convention, negotiations that concluded 10 years later in Washington D.C. But today we celebrate the Parties to CITES, … also the host of the Plenipotentiary Conference, held in Washington D.C. in March 1973, where the Convention was …
Remarks by the Secretary-General of CITES, Mr John Scanlon on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of CITES
Museum of Natural History of the City of Geneva Geneva, Switzerland Your excellencies, Madame la Maire, distinguished CITES authorities, colleagues within and outside of the United Nations system, friends of CITES, ladies and gentleman, 2010 is an important year for many reasons. It is the International Year of Biodiversity; in March the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties...
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… marks the 50 th anniversary of the signing of a landmark convention that stands at the crossroads of wildlife … the world’s governments for signature on 3 March, 1973 in Washington DC, at the end of the Plenipotentiaries Conference … with nature and not ask from it more than it can give us. Washington DC is the birthplace of CITES, and there is no …
Celebrating 50 years of CITES conserving the world’s wild animals and plants on World Wildlife Day 2023
Celebrating 50 years of CITES conserving the world’s wild ani mals and plants on World Wildlife Day 2023 Friday, 3 March 2023 marks the 50 th anniversary of the signing of a landmark convention that stands at the crossroads of wildlife conservation and sustainable trade. Today we also celebrate the day when 10 years ago the United Nations General Assembly...
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… official document. Geneva, 11 November 2012 – CITES, the convention on international wildlife trade, welcomes the call … Trafficking and Conservation: A Call to Action’ held in Washington, D.C. on 8 November, 2012. “...we now find … with the 40th Anniversary of the adoption of CITES in Washington, D.C., on 3 March, 1973. At this meeting, the 176 …
CITES welcomes Secretary Clinton’s ‘Call for Action’ on illegal wildlife trade
For use of the media only; not an official document. Geneva, 11 November 2012 – CITES, the convention on international wildlife trade, welcomes the call to combat the illegal trade in wildlife made by US State Secretary Hillary Clinton at an event on ‘Wildlife Trafficking and Conservation: A Call to Action’ held in Washington, D.C. on 8 November, 2012. “...we...
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… me, ‘John, why 3 rd March?’ On 3 March 1973 CITES – the Convention that I work for and that regulates international trade in wildlife – was signed in Washington DC. And yesterday we had a wonderful celebration in Washington. CITES meets once every three years. In 2013, …
CITES Secretary-General's opening remarks at UN World Wildlife Day 2018 Global Celebration - UN Headquarters, New York
UN World Wildlife Day 2018. Big Cats: Predators Under Threat! Opening Remarks by John E. Scanlon, Moderator and CITES Secretary-General 2 March 2018 Deputy Secretary-General, Excellences, Distinguished guests, friends of wildlife! A very warm welcome to all of you on this wild and wintery day to the 5 th celebration of UN World Wildlife Day. World Wildlife Day has today...
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… CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of … plants does not threaten their survival. The text of the Convention was agreed at a meeting of representatives of 80 countries in Washington DC., United States of America, on 3 March 1973. …
CITES
CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) An international agreement concluded between States, the aim of which is to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival. The text of the Convention was agreed at a meeting of representatives of 80 countries in Washington DC., United...
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… of the people who pioneered this ground-breaking Convention in Washington D.C. 40 years ago, and the many thousands of … of Wild Fauna and Flora was concluded and signed in Washington D.C. on 3 March 1973. Today we pay tribute to the …
Remarks by CITES Secretary-General Mr. John E. Scanlon
at an event to celebrate the 40th anniversary of CITES 13 February 2013, Palais des Nations, Geneva Click to see photos from the event Director-General, Excellencies, CITES authorities, friends of CITES. This evening we celebrate the vision and commitment of the people who pioneered this ground-breaking Convention in Washington D.C. 40 years ago, and the many thousands of people who...
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… agreement to be adopted in the early 1970's, signed in Washington DC, US on 3 March 1973 – and 3 March is now … on 1 July 1975, some six months earlier than the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands and the World Heritage Convention. External URL …
CITES - 40 Years of International Cooperation and National Action - External link to CITES Secretary-General's Op Ed
CITES was the third global environmental agreement to be adopted in the early 1970's, signed in Washington DC, US on 3 March 1973 – and 3 March is now celebrated each year as UN World Wildlife Day. It was, however, the first such global agreement to enter into force on 1 July 1975, some six months earlier than the Ramsar...
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… days time we will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of … and Flora (CITES). CITES was signed on 3 March 1973 in Washington, D.C.. Today, forty days from this anniversary, we … CITES 40th anniversary logo. The 40th anniversary of the Convention will coincide with the opening of the 16th Meeting …
Launching the official logo for the 40th anniversary of CITES
In forty days time we will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). CITES was signed on 3 March 1973 in Washington, D.C.. Today, forty days from this anniversary, we are presenting for the first time the official CITES 40th anniversary logo. The 40th anniversary of the Convention...
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… to change the lists of species protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of … and whether 3 March, the date of adoption of CITES in Washington DC in 1973, should be declared a UN World Wildlife … is sustainable, legal and traceable. CITES was adopted in Washington D.C. on 3 March 1973. The 40th anniversary of the …
New list of proposals for the CITES world wildlife conference are available online today
For use of the media only; not an official document. Aquatic and timber species top on the agenda, including sharks and rays. Elephants, rhinos, polar bears, vicuñas, freshwater turtles and many other plants and animals also under discussion Geneva, 5 October 2012 – The deadline for submitting proposals to change the lists of species protected under the Convention on International...
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… of 3 March was chosen to commemorate the signature of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of … for wildlife conservation and that the success of the Convention has also been due to the strength and breadth of … which will take place back in the birthplace of CITES, Washington DC. The event, co-organised by the US Fish and …
World Wildlife Day 2023 website launched
The countdown to the world’s annual celebration of wildlife is on. The United Nations World Wildlife Day (WWD) is just over a month away and today saw the relaunch of www.wildlifeday.org with information on the events planned for this year, the history behind WWD and a guide to help you get the most out of the day, wherever you are...
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… be bound by the provisions of CITES, it can 'join' the Convention by making a formal declaration to this effect in … by the Depositary, through the diplomatic channel, the Convention enters into force for the State concerned 90 days … regional economic integration organization for which the Convention has entered into force is called a Party to CITES. …
List of Parties to the Convention
When the government of a State or a regional economic integration organization decides that it will be bound by the provisions of CITES, it can 'join' the Convention by making a formal declaration to this effect in writing to the Depositary Government, which is the Government of Switzerland. Once a document containing this declaration has been received by the Depositary...
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18.27
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Eighteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties
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… need for a targeted review of the implementation of the Convention, taking into consideration the prior review of the Convention and existing CITES review mechanisms, and, if … Withdrawn No Secretariat comments included No Tags Convention, Standing Committee, Proposal … 18.27 … Review of …
Review of the Convention
The Standing Committee shall consider the need for a targeted review of the implementation of the Convention, taking into consideration the prior review of the Convention and existing CITES review mechanisms, and, if appropriate, prepare a costed proposal, including draft terms of reference, for consideration by the 19th meeting of the Conference of the Parties.
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… action 1 July 2015 marks the 40th anniversary of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of … each year, the date of adoption of CITES (in 1973) in Washington D.C. In 2015 the theme was ‘It’s time to get … is sustainable, legal and traceable. CITES was signed in Washington D.C. on 3 March 1973. Learn more about CITES by …
CITES marks 40 years of international cooperation and national action
For use of the media only; not an official document. PRESS RELEASE CITES marks 40 years of international cooperation and national action 1 July 2015 marks the 40th anniversary of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) entering into force Geneva, 1 July 2015: The efforts of the 181 Parties to CITES to...
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… is sustainable, legal and traceable. CITES was signed in Washington D.C. on 3 March 1973. The United Nations General … 3 March as World Wildlife Day. CITES was adopted in Washington D.C. on 3 March 1973. The 40th anniversary of the Convention will be celebrated in March 2013 which coincides …
CITES Secretary-General meets Chinese Vice Prime Minister in Beijing
For use of the media only; not an official document. PRESS RELEASE CITES Secretary-General meets Chinese Vice Prime Minister in Beijing Meeting highlights the importance of CITES in regulating international wildlife trade and collaborative international efforts to combat wildlife crime Beijing, 30 January 2015 – CITES Secretary-General John E. Scanlon met with Chinese Vice Prime Minister Wang Yang today and...