Trade in threatened endemic species

Decision directed to Secretariat

The Secretariat shall: a) subject to the availability of external resources, and in consultation with the Standing Committee through its Chair: i) develop the terms of reference to define the objective and scope for a series of case studies on trade in CITES-listed endemic species, taking into consideration concerns raised in document CoP20 Doc. 73, representative of the issues raised by Parties in their responses to Decision 20.148 and making use of information provided under the same Decision; and ii) commission a series of representative case studies that cover a diverse range of scenarios, regions, species groups and specimens traded, based on the terms of reference agreed by the Standing Committee, to: A. present examples of international trade in CITES-listed endemic species of concern, focusing on the trade history, pathways, networks and main markets; the impacts on conservation status, the cultural and spiritual significance of endemic species, as well as the evolution of relevant national regulations; and B. characterize the key issues that arise from the case studies, especially the issues unique to endemic species, including any issues relating to legal acquisition of specimens in trade. b) present the findings of the case studies referred to in Decision 20.150 to the Standing Committee together with any recommendations it may consider relevant. c) report to the Standing Committee on the implementation of Decisions 20.148, 20.149 and 20.150.