× 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. CITES Tree Species Programme Document type Decision Reference number 20.31 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 SecretariatThe Secretariat shall: a) report to the Plants and Standing Committees on the implementation of the CITES Tree Species Programme as appropriate, bringing to the attention relevant technical and scientific results; b) taking into account the outcomes of the interdisciplinary study on CITES and forests, when available, seek advice and guidance from the Plants and Standing Committees to assess the potential of the CITES Tree Species Programme to be made a permanent programme; c) provide opportunities for the Plants Committee and the Standing Committee to be involved in providing advice and guidance, including on priority activities, to the programme, including funding decisions, as appropriate; d) identify opportunities to leverage the CITES Tree Species Programme to advance complementary areas of CITES work, such as the work on timber identification; and e) report on the implementation of this Decision at the 21st meeting of the Conference of the Parties.