× 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. Trade in stony corals Document type Decision Reference number 19.178 (Rev. CoP20) 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 CommitteeThe Standing Committee shall: a) taking into account the progress made at AC33 and in consultation with coral reef nations and coral reef experts, make further recommendations, as necessary, on possible amendments to the definition of live coral and substrate in the Annex to Resolution Conf. 11.10 (Rev. CoP20) on Trade in stony corals and the Guidelines for the preparation and submission of CITES annual reports and Guidelines for the preparation and submission of the CITES annual illegal trade report, to ensure that they provide sufficient clarity on the use of appropriate terms and units for trade in stony corals; and b) report their findings to the 21st meeting of the Conference of the Parties.