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CITES (shorter acronym for the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, also known as the Washington Convention) is a multilateral treaty to protect …

Cite is from the Latin citare, "to rouse, call on, summon," source too of citation and recite. Most of the senses of sight are concerned with seeing. A wonderful spectacle might be described as a sight, as …

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is a global treaty to ensure international trade in wild plants and animals is legal, traceable, and …

Under CITES, a species is listed at one of three levels of protection, which have different permit requirements. Appendix I includes species presently threatened with extinction that are or may be …

4 days ago · Despite some bad behavior at COP20, the United States may have outlined what needs to happen if we are to successfully halt international trade in endangered species.

Mar 10, 2025 · CITES stands for the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. CITES is an international agreement between national governments around the …

Dec 10, 2025 · CITES marks 50 years at CoP20 in Samarkand 2025 with major species listings, enforcement steps, sustainable-use debates, and India’s interventions.

Oct 11, 2024 · CITES is an international agreement ensuring international trade in wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival, thereby promoting biodiversity conservation and sustainable use.

This year, Parties considered dozens of proposals spanning the full spectrum of wildlife trade. Here's a breakdown of our work at CITES CoP20.