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Introduction from the sea

Document type
Decision
Reference number
20.118
Date
Dec 5, 2025
Source
UNEP, 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 Committee

With support from the Secretariat, the Standing Committee shall: a) consider the need to, and if agreed, prepare guidance on the implementation of Resolution Conf. 14.6 (Rev. CoP16) on Introduction from the sea, limited to providing clarifications where required, on the application of the existing framework set forth in the Resolution, as well as to integrate, as appropriate, the following additional elements: i) responses to the recommendations and implementation challenges noted at the technical workshop on non-detriment findings for specimens of Appendix-II species taken from areas beyond national jurisdiction, and contained in document SC78 Doc. 48, paragraph 7 and paragraph 8 a) to i); and ii) key elements derived from the document on most frequently asked questions on introduction from the sea; b) consider establishing an intersessional working group with the mandate to support the implementation of subparagraph a) above and, subject to available resources, organize consultations and meetings to this end; and c) submit any guidance for consideration by the 21st meeting of the Conference of the Parties.