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Sea cucumbers (Stichopodidae and Holothuridae spp.)

Document type
Decision
Reference number
20.225
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 Others

The Food and Agricultural Organization is invited to: 

a) share information on conservation and management-related work carried out by the organization that is related to Stichopodidae and Holothuridae, and to the implementation of the Convention as it relates to listed species and these Decisions, to inform the discussions at the technical workshop; and 

b) support exporting countries of CITES-listed species of Stichopodidae and Holothuridae, upon request, to address CITES implementation challenges to ensure well-regulated, sustainable management of, and trade in the species.