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Resolving the implementation of the CoP12 decision that the Convention applies to fungi

Document type
Decision
Reference number
20.249
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 Standing Committee

The Standing Committee is requested to: a) review the advice and recommendations of the Animals and Plants Committees under Decision 20.248; b) review the existing CITES provisions to explore whether further clarifications or amendments may be appropriate to address matters related to fungi; and c) provide its recommendations to the 21st meeting of the Conference of the Parties on the practical implementation of the CoP12 decision that fungi are in scope of the Convention, including on the points raised by Parties contained in paragraphs 9 and 10 of document CoP20 Doc. 101.