× 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. Enhancing the work and efficiency of the Convention through the permanent Committees Document type Decision Reference number 20.8 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 Animals CommitteeThe Animals and Plants Committees shall: a) identify key factors within their respective mandates outlined in Annex 2 to Resolution Conf. 18.2 (Rev. CoP20) on Establishment of committees, that could help improve focus and prioritization of the committees' efforts towards enhancing the efficiency of the Convention; and b) provide inputs to the Standing Committee for its consideration at the 81st meeting in undertaking Decision 20.7 above.