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Demand reduction to combat illegal trade

Document type
Decision
Reference number
19.55
Date
Nov 25, 2022
Source
UNEP, InforMEA
Status
Active
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Treaty
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (Mar 3, 1973)
Meeting
Nineteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties
Website
cites.org
Abstract

Decision directed to Secretariat

The Secretariat shall, subject to external funding:

a) organize translation of the Guidance on demand reduction strategies to combat illegal trade in CITES-listed species into French and Spanish;

b) organize regional training seminars on the use of the Guidance;

c) organize pilot projects to promote the use of Guidance for selected species and countries, with necessary adaptation to suit local context when appropriate;

d) support all interested Parties in implementing demand-reduction strategies to combat illegal trade in CITES-listed species and provide necessary technical support including the use of the guidance; and

e) report to the Standing Committee on the progress made in the implementation of this Decision, and make recommendations on follow-up activities, including the identification of priority species and markets that may benefit from a demand reduction strategy and the use of the Guidance, taking into account national and regional priorities.