× 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. Tortoises and freshwater turtles (Testudines spp.) from Madagascar Document type Decision Reference number 20.89 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 SecretariatThe Secretariat shall: a) review the reports from Madagascar in accordance with Decisions 20.87 and 20.88 and make them available to the Animals Committee and the Standing Committee, respectively, together with any recommendations the Secretariat may have; b) seek information from Parties on their implementation of Decisions 20.85 and 20.86 and make this information available to the Standing Committee; c) subject to external funding, continue to work with its partners in the International Consortium on Combating Wildlife Crime to implement activities specifically targeting illegal trade in tortoises and freshwater turtles; d) inform Parties as soon as the App version of the Identification guide to tortoises and freshwater turtles: Parts, products and derivatives in trade being developed is finalized, and subject to external funding host and maintain the App and make it available for use by Parties; and e) report on the implementation of Decision 20.89, paragraphs c) and d), at the 21st meeting of the Conference of the Parties.