× 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. Scope and application of a recommendation to suspend trade Document type Decision Reference number 20.46 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Decision directed to Standing CommitteeWith the support of the Secretariat, the Standing Committee shall prepare draft guidance on the scope and application of a recommendation to suspend all trade (or trade for commercial purposes) in specimens of one or more CITES-listed species with a Party subject to a compliance procedure determined consistent with paragraph 30 of Resolution Conf. 14.3 (Rev. CoP20) on CITES compliance procedures, including standard terminology for describing suspensions, and make recommendations to the Conference of the Parties for consideration at its 21st meeting.