× 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. Paubrasilia echinata Document type Decision Reference number 20.242 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: a) in collaboration with Parties, intergovernmental organizations, non-governmental organizations, commercial traders/producers, and interested stakeholders, consider reports submitted under Decision 20.240 and 20.241, and make recommendations for consideration by the Conference of the Parties, regarding: i) at the 21st meeting of the Conference of the Parties: report on the creation of a harmonized approach to enhance traceability of Paubrasilia echinata individual bows, bow blanks and wood stockpiles, considering multiple approaches to differentiate between pre-Convention wood and bow blank stockpiles produced after the species was included in the Appendices; and ii) any other relevant activities under Decisions 20.239, 20.240, 20.241 and 20.243; and b) develop recommendations for Parties, the Secretariat, and stakeholders, for demand reduction campaigns and activities, and research and promotion of alternative materials for Paubrasilia echinata bows, to ensure sustainable and legal international trade in Paubrasilia echinata.