× 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 20.243 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, intergovernmental organizations, non-governmental organizations, commercial traders/producers, music industry, and interested stakeholders are urged to, as applicable: a) provide funding and input for the implementation of Decisions 20.239 and 20.240; b) implement a harmonized approach to enhance traceability of Paubrasilia echinata individual bows, bow blanks, and wood stockpiles, as described in the decisions above; c) support efforts and projects to: i) prevent illicit harvesting and trading of Paubrasilia echinata; ii) research for alternative materials for the production of music instrument bows; iii) the conservation of Paubrasilia echinata and restoration of its natural habitat; and iv) the creation and implementation of protected areas in the natural habitat of Paubrasilia echinata historical occurrence d) promote awareness of the current extinction risk of Paubrasilia echinata and its connection with the string-cord music instrument production; and e) fund research related to: i) silviculture on Paubrasilia echinata; ii) the quality of wood originated from planted trees to be used in the bow making industry; and iii) near infrared spectrometry (NIRS) or other technologies for the rapid differentiation of bows produced from wild and planted trees.