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Non-detriment findings

Document type
Decision
Reference number
20.116
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 Animals Committee

The Animals and Plants Committees shall: a) consider the recommendations submitted by the Secretariat under Decision 20.115; b) advise the Secretariat on amendments to the CITES NDF guidance, as appropriate; and c) if necessary and as appropriate, propose to the Conference of the Parties amendments to Resolution Conf. 16.7 (Rev. CoP17) on Non-detriment findings to establish a regular mechanism for the Animals and Plants Committees to identify, review and agree updates to the CITES NDF guidance; and d) report to the 21st meeting of the Conference of the Parties.