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Development of trade resources kits for African lions (Panthera leo) and leopards (Panthera pardus)

Document type
Decision
Reference number
20.184
Date
Dec 5, 2025
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
Twentieth meeting of the Conference of the Parties
Website
cites.org
Abstract

Decision directed to Secretariat

The Secretariat shall subject to external funding, a) review the trade resource kits for African lion (Panthera leo) and leopard (Panthera pardus) shared by Parties; b) identify gaps and develop trade resource materials for African lion (Panthera leo) and leopard (Panthera pardus) based on the gaps identified and taking into consideration lessons learnt from the development of the CITES Cheetah Trade Resource Kit; c) share trade resource kits developed by Parties on the CITES website, as appropriate; and d) inform the Animals Committee, as appropriate, regarding the development of trade resource kits for African lion (Panthera leo) and leopard (Panthera pardus).