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United Nations explores financing the future of wildlife for World Wildlife Day 2025

International Women's Day Message from CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero

CITES Standing Committee holds critical discussions on conservation of endangered species and examines global wildlife trade regulations

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What is CITES?

What is CITES?

An international agreement between governments...

Trade suspensions

Trade suspensions

Countries currently subject to a recommendation to suspend trade

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CITES Virtual College

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CITES and Forests

CITES and Forests

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Notifications to the Parties

Request for information on stockpile controls and information concerning management of and trade in Saiga spp. specimens

25 March 2025

LEGAL ACQUISITION FINDINGS - Invitation to provide comments on the draft guidance on the chain of custody required for demonstrating the legal acquisition of the parental/breeding stock

25 March 2025

IMPLICATIONS OF THE TRANSFER OF A SPECIES FROM ONE APPENDIX TO ANOTHER - Invitation to provide comments on the draft guidance and best practices related to periods of transition and possible transitory measures

25 March 2025

Join the World Wildlife Day 2025 United Nations Celebration!

Joint Statement by the Collaborative Partnership on Sustainable Wildlife Management for World Wildlife Day 2025

ICCWC Showcases Global Efforts to Combat Wildlife Crime at CITES 78th Standing Committee Meeting

Initiatives

The International Consortium on Combating Wildlife Crime

Monitoring the Illegal Killing of Elephants

Supporting sustainable management of endangered tree species

Resources

InforMEA E-learning

CITES Virtual College

CITES Checklist

CITES Wildlife TradeView