× 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 20.7 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 Standing CommitteeThe Standing Committee shall: a) establish an intersessional working group, comprised only of Parties and the members of the Animals and Plants Committees and the Finance and Budget Subcommittee, to review and refine, by its 81st meeting, the draft prioritization matrix or other approaches if needed, for the purpose of guiding the chairs of the Committees and the subcommittee in prioritizing the intersessional work of the permanent committees of the Convention and to propose adjustments as necessary to guide the committees’ work on enhancing the efficiency of the Convention through improved focus and prioritization; and b) at its 81st meeting, make recommendations to the 21st meeting of the Conference of the Parties, as appropriate.