× 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. Feasibility of an adapted RST process for sharks and rays Document type Decision Reference number 20.48 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 SecretariatSubject to external funding, the Secretariat shall: a) draft a report that envisions an adapted Review of Significant Trade process for sharks and rays, which would: i) select high priority species in international trade consistent with Resolution Conf. 12.8 (Rev. CoP18) on Review of Significant Trade in specimens of Appendix-II species; ii) determine the stocks that are affected for the selected species; then iii) identify range States and fishing States with significant trade for the relevant stocks of concerns; and b) provide the Animals Committee with the report with the implications and feasibility of implementing such a process and any amendments that may be necessary to Resolution Conf 12.8 (Rev. CoP18) on Review of Significant Trade in specimens of Appendix-II species.