ifaw CITES briefing sheet - comments & recommendations to amend appendix I & II - 2016
ifaw CITES briefing sheet - comments & recommendations to amend appendix I & II - 2016
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) sponsors a Conference of the Parties (CoP), a global gathering held every 3 years to discuss a wide range of issues that have a significant impact on endangered animals and plants. As observers to the CoP, IFAW reviews and analyzes the proposals under consideration by the CoP, takes positions and makes recommendations.
This document provides an overview of IFAW’s positions on the CoP17 Committee I proposals.
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