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Aug 6, 2019 · The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is an international agreement to which States and regional economic integration organizations adhere voluntarily.
Nov 17, 2023 · The recently concluded 77th meeting of the Standing Committee of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of wild fauna and flora (CITES) in Geneva, Switzerland, brought promising developments for India's wildlife conservation efforts.
As an active CITES Party, India prohibits the international trade of endangered wild species. India has placed several measures to control the threats from invasive alien species. This is done by regulating the trade by export certificates and import permits.
Nov 22, 2023 · CITES was adopted in 1973 and entered into force in 1975. There are 184 member parties, and trade is regulated in more than 38,000 species. Although CITES is legally binding on the Parties – in other words, they have to implement the Convention–it does not take the place of national laws.
Nov 24, 2022 · The 19 th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP19) to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is being held at Panama City. CoP19 is also known as the World Wildlife Conference. What are the Highlights of the Conference?
Oct 18, 2023 · CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) is an international agreement between governments. It aims to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten the survival of the species.
Dec 18, 2023 · CITES is one of the important topics for the UPSC IAS exam. It is a part of the International Convention subject in the Mains General Studies Paper-II syllabus. It is also a part of the General Studies Paper-1 of the UPSC Prelims Syllabus. In this article, we shall study CITES in detail.
Mar 30, 2020 · CITES was drafted after a resolution was adopted at a meeting of the members of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in 1963. It entered into force in 1973. It aims to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival.
Jan 8, 2019 · Context: India has proposed to remove rosewood (Dalbergia sissoo) from Appendix II of Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), a multilateral treaty to protect endangered plants and animals.
Aug 27, 2019 · CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) is an international agreement between governments. It aims to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival.
