× 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. Legal acquisition findings Document type Decision Reference number 20.109 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 SecretariatThe Secretariat shall: a) subject to extrabudgetary resources, and taking into consideration the information gathered under Decision 20.107 on experiences with using the Rapid Guide, continue to work with partners for the further development of digital solutions to streamline relevant parts of the ‘Rapid guide for making legal acquisition findings’, including the CITES-LEX platform developed in cooperation with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, inviting Parties to provide input on the development of these digital solutions, and maintain a dedicated webpage regarding the verification of legal acquisition for different taxa and specimens on the CITES website and update it regularly; b) subject to extrabudgetary resources, continue to organize virtual workshops and other capacity-building activities related to the implementation of Resolution Conf. 18.7 (Rev. CoP20) and disseminate training material for the verification of the legal acquisition of CITES specimens; and c) report to the Standing Committee on the progress made in the implementation of Resolution Conf. 18.7 (Rev. CoP20) on the basis of information, experiences and examples submitted by Parties.