Upcoming CITES COP20 Preview: Expert Analyses Reviewed and Released
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is set to convene its 20th Conference of the Parties (CoP20) in Uzbekistan on 24 November. This gathering is a crucial event for the global community, as decisions made at the CITES CoP shape the trajectory of species conservation.
To aid CITES Parties in their preparations, the CITES Secretariat has published analyses reviewing proposals to amend the CITES Appendices in advance of CoP20. These TRAFFIC Analyses offer an expert assessment of each proposed amendment, based on robust scientific and technical research.
The TRAFFIC Analyses are designed to help CITES Parties make informed decisions on whether a species meets the requirements for a change to its CITES Appendix status. They provide rigorous, science-based analyses to support informed decision-making and help safeguard species from over-exploitation in international trade.
TRAFFIC, an organization dedicated to ensuring that trade in wild animals and plants is not a threat to the conservation of nature, partners to create these evidence-based analyses. The research, known as the TRAFFIC Analyses, are available online and cover a wide range of issues on the CoP agenda, including aquatic and marine species, saiga antelope, peregrine falcons, big cats, and Non-detriment Findings.
TRAFFIC and their website have also released research to support decisions on the list of wild species protected from unsustainable exploitation through international trade. For instance, a recent joint report made publicly available last month focused on the state of the Rhinoceroses trade.
The TRAFFIC Analyses are impartial information on wildlife trade, ensuring CITES Parties have unbiased, relevant information to make informed decisions. They offer a detailed assessment of proposals to change a species' Appendix status, supported by evidence.
In addition to the TRAFFIC Analyses, the CITES Appendices play a significant role in regulating international wildlife trade. Appendix I prohibits international commercial trade of specimens taken from wild populations of a species, while Appendix II permits international commercial trade from wild specimens of a species, but under strict control measures.
The TRAFFIC Analyses support and advise the CITES decision-making process, playing a crucial role in the global effort to conserve wildlife and ensure sustainable trade. The research, deliverables of scientific insight and policy advice, are essential in guiding Parties in addressing the challenges of international wildlife trade.
For more information and to access the TRAFFIC Analyses, visit the TRAFFIC website. The future of many species relies on the decisions made at the CITES CoP20, and the TRAFFIC Analyses are a valuable resource in this critical endeavour.
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