× 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. Materials for the identification of specimens of CITES-listed species Document type Decision Reference number 20.123 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 PartiesParties are encouraged to a) support the efforts of the working group on identification materials by providing to the Secretariat information on available identification and guidance materials for specimens of CITES listed species used by Parties and particularly by enforcement and inspection officers, and information on any challenges experienced or gaps in the available materials, to facilitate the review and development of materials to assist Parties in identification of specimens of CITES-listed species; b) participate, as appropriate, in the initiative by China on the development of identification materials for Appendix-I listed animal species; and c) establish collaboration and communication between key experts/specialists at a national and regional level to assist the Committees in implementing Decision 20.121, paragraphs a) ii) and iv) and Decision 20.122, paragraph a) ii) and iii).