× 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. National laws for implementation of the Convention Document type Decision Reference number 20.44 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Website cites.org Abstract Decision directed to Standing CommitteeThe Standing Committee shall keep under review the draft Guidance on the implementation of the Convention in the event of exceptional circumstances that impede the proper functioning of CITES at the national level in Annex 2 to document CoP20 Doc. 34 and update it as appropriate.