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Trade in threatened endemic species

Document type
Decision
Reference number
20.147
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 Parties

Parties are encouraged, taking into account the responses to the Notification to the Parties provided in Decision 20.148 and the information available on the CITES website, and where any uncertainty remains (including on issues such as the legal origin of specimens, such as the breeding stock, parental stock, or founder stock, as appropriate, taking into account the results of relevant intersessional work and CoP20 Decisions), to consult with the country of origin before issuing or accepting permits or certificates for specimens of CITES-listed endemic species. Countries of origin are encouraged to provide a prompt response to any requests for consultation received.