× 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. Engagement of indigenous peoples and local communities Document type Decision Reference number 18.32 (Rev. CoP19) Date Nov 25, 2022 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 Nineteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties Website cites.org Abstract Decision directed to SecretariatThe Secretariat shall: a) issue a Notification inviting Parties to provide information on their experiences and lessons learned in engaging indigenous peoples and local communities* in CITES processes; and b) compile the information received from the Parties and provide a summary to the Standing Committee.