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Taxonomy and nomenclature of African elephants (Loxodonta spp.)

Document type
Decision
Reference number
19.277
Date
Nov 25, 2022
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
Nineteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties
Website
cites.org
Abstract

Decision directed to Standing Committee

The Standing Committee shall:

a) review the report submitted by the Secretariat under paragraph d) of Decision 19.275; and

b) provide advice and any recommendations on the potential impacts of recognizing L. cyclotis as a separate species for CITES purposes, including the potential impacts on Resolutions and Decisions of the Conference of the Parties, for consideration at the 20th meeting of the Conference of the Parties.