× 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. Demand reduction to combat illegal trade Document type Decision Reference number 20.37 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 PartiesParties are invited to: a) share their experience in using the Guidance for CITES Parties to develop and implement demand reduction strategies to combat illegal trade in CITES-listed species and other materials on science-based behaviour changes with other Parties and the Secretariat; b) communicate to the Secretariat information on priority species for potential pilot projects that require extrabudgetary resources; c) promote the use of the Guidance by organizing pilot projects and providing support to the potential pilot projects mentioned in paragraph b) above; and d) collaborate through appropriate forums for impactful demand reduction.