× 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. Pangolins (Manis spp.) Document type Decision Reference number 20.172 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 where demand for pangolin specimens exists should: a) closely monitor any domestic markets to ensure that they do not contribute to poaching or illegal trade, and if any relation to poaching or illegal trade are detected, strictly implement the provisions of paragraph 1 d) of Resolution Conf. 17.10 (Rev. CoP20); and b) reduce demand for illegal pangolin specimens, by actively pursuing the implementation of paragraph 9 of Resolution Conf. 17.10 (Rev. CoP20), including by mobilizing targeted and evidence-based approaches as recommended in Resolution Conf. 17.4 (Rev. CoP19) on Demand reduction strategies to combat illegal trade in CITES-listed species and the associated Guidance for CITES Parties to develop and implement demand reduction strategies.