× 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 20.85 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 PartiesParties affected by illegal trade in tortoises and freshwater turtles are encouraged to: a) review their national legislation taking into consideration the provisions of paragraph 6 c), d), f), and g) in Resolution Conf. 11.3 (Rev.CoP20) on Compliance and enforcement and, where needed, revise such legislation to ensure that it adequately addresses illegal wildlife trade, including illegal trade in tortoises and freshwater turtles; b) strengthen enforcement of existing relevant laws and regulations, including sensitizing and raising awareness among national law enforcement agencies regarding illegal trade in tortoises and freshwater turtles; c) initiate national level law enforcement operations in partnership with subnational law enforcement, specifically targeting illegal trade in tortoises and freshwater turtles, and to participate in global operations such as those initiated by INTERPOL and the World Customs Organization, identifying tortoises and freshwater turtles as a priority species for these operations; and d) establish national level strategic partnerships that include subnational governments to collaborate across relevant sectors to combat illegal trade in tortoises and freshwater turtles.