× 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. Indigenous peoples and local communities* Document type Decision Reference number 20.33 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 CommitteeTaking into consideration document SC78 Doc. 27, the Standing Committee shall: a) consider approaches to seek and review Party experiences in using the non-binding Guidance on consulting indigenous peoples and local communities* on proposals to amend the Appendices in their preparations for CoP21 in order to adjust the non-binding guidance, as appropriate; b) consider whether and how to incorporate the ideas on engagement of indigenous peoples and local communities* at the national level proposed in document SC78 Doc. 27 into Resolution Conf. 16.6 (Rev. CoP18) on CITES and livelihoods in a manner that avoids duplication; c) identify opportunities and limitations of the ideas on engagement with indigenous peoples and local communities* in CITES processes at the international level presented in document SC78 Doc. 27 and other relevant documents; and d) make recommendations regarding Decision 20.33, paragraphs a), b) and c) to the 21st meeting of the Conference of the Parties.* For the purpose of these Decisions, “indigenous peoples and local communities” is understood to include rural communities.