× Information on this section of ECOLEX comes from the InforMEA Portal which compiled information from MEA Secretariats with the support of the European Union. The accuracy of the information displayed is the responsibility of the originating data source. In case of discrepancy the information as displayed on the respective MEA website prevails. African lions (Panthera leo) Document type Decision Reference number 19.206 (Rev. CoP20) Date Dec 5, 2025 SourceUNEP, InforMEA Status Active Subject Wild species & ecosystems Treaty Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (Mar 3, 1973) Meeting Twentieth meeting of the Conference of the Parties Website cites.org Abstract Decision directed to Animals CommitteeThe Animals Committee shall: a) review any relevant update of the Guidelines for the Conservation of Lions in Africa that relate to the Committee’s mandate and that has been brought to the Committee’s attention by the Secretariat; b) review the report on the comparative study of African lion population trends and conservation and management practices with special attention to gaps in population data highlighted in the study, and information reported by the Secretariat under Decision 19.205 (Rev. CoP20) and submit recommendations to the Secretariat, the Standing Committee and African lion range States, as appropriate.