In a win for animals worldwide, new protections were adopted for dozens of species, including the Chilean rose hair tarantula, Dorcas gazelle, and Ethiopian vipers, at #CITESCoP20. Trade in these species is now prohibited or regulated. Learn more: awionline.org/press-releas... #2025Wrapped
A photograph shows a Dorcas gazelle. Text on the image reads, "The Dorcas gazelle is one of more than 100 species to receive protections at this year's CITES Conference of the Parties."
This month, over 100 threatened species received new or increased protections from commercial trade at #CITESCoP20. AWI is excited by the conference outcomes, which indicate widespread support for science-based conservation & wildlife protection. Learn more: awionline.org/press-releas...
After #CITESCOP20 adopted Decisions from US & Mexico requesting Mex to urgently implement 2020 gillnet ban Agreement *or any new or revised version of it* & consider adjusting #Vaquita Refuge & ZTA borders based on 2025 survey, San Felipe fishers want govt meeting on this pronto
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🚨 UNEP-WCMC biodiversity experts report back on the #CITESCoP20!
Our experts provided scientific & technical support for several successful proposals, including
🐸 four species of water frogs,
🌊 the golden sandfish, &
🌱 a perennial shrub
Read our latest blog to learn more 👉 tinyurl.com/phdvn8nf
At #CITESCoP20, delegates worked through 114 agenda items, adopted 353 decisions, and reviewed 50 listing proposals—protecting 77 new species
Several species show encouraging population resurgence or improved conservation status
Summary ➡️ enb.iisd.org/convention-i...
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The #CITESCOP20 meeting in Uzbekistan has drawn to a close and we are grateful for a series of landmark decisions that will strengthen trade regulations for threatened species—including many heavily targeted by the global pet trade. Here are a few. 🌏
As #CITESCoP20 came to a close, many parties and observers expressed appreciation for decisions taken, especially on sharks and rays, and called for strong momentum to ensure the necessary means of implementation
Highlights ➡️ enb.iisd.org/convention-i...
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Science over extinction. At #CITESCOP20, we saw a series of landmark decisions that will strengthen trade regulations for threatened species—and a few that could jeopardize hard-won conservation gains. www.wcs.org/cites-cop20 🌏
Two major wins at #CITESCoP20!
• DRC’s uplisting of the Golden-bellied Mangabey
• Uganda’s revival of the Great Ape Enforcement Task Force
Both adopted by consensus in Committee I (pending Plenary approval).
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In closing remarks at #CITESCoP20, CoP Alternate Chair Alisher Salomov (Uzbekistan) lauded this meeting as marking a “historic moment for Uzbekistan and Central Asia.” Reminding everyone in plenary that “nature transcends borders,” he gaveled CoP20 to a close at 11:47 a.m.
In closing remarks at #CITESCoP20, Secretary-General Yvonne Higuero thanked Uzbekistan for its hospitality and called for carrying forward the spirit of Samarkand—one of cooperation, respectful dialogue, & shared responsibility—in order to “translate the momentum built here into meaningful action.”
At #CITESCoP20, Committee I Chair Mathias Lörtscher (Switzerland) received a standing ovation on "the last working day of his life," with delegates thanking him in plenary for his dedication and service to CITES over decades through chairing several different committees.
🦈👍 Mehr Schutz für #Haie: «Jetzt haben sie eine Chance, zu überleben» - Interview des #SRF mit unserem Haiexperten Dr. Ralf Sonntag zu den Ergebnissen der #CITESCoP20 in #Samarkand.
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#Rochen #Fischerei #Artenschutz #CITES #overfishing #Meeresschutz
Galapagos-Leguan auf einem Felsen, © Antonio Busiello WWF US
Heute endet die Artenschutzkonferenz #CITESCoP20 in Usbekistan. Wir ziehen eine positive Bilanz: Vor allem Haie & Rochen, aber auch Galapagos-Leguane, Okapis & Faultiere werden nun besser geschützt. ❤️
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Geier, Vulture
A milestone at #CITESCoP20: 120+ #threatened species gained stronger #protection, incl. all Galapagos iguanas and 74 shark & ray species. Attempts to weaken protection for giraffes or reopen ivory & rhino-horn trade failed.
🔗Full PW release: www.prowildlife.de/aktuelles/pr...
#CITES #WildlifeTrade
CITES CoP20, the global forum where governments set the rules about international wildlife trade, has just finished with mixed results:
🦈 Wins for sharks, rays & big cats
😔 Disappointment for eels that need stronger protection
Read more 👉 www.wwf.eu?20313366/CIT...
#CITES #CITESCoP20
At #CITESCoP20, Panama offered to host the next Conference of the Parties to the Convention, #CITESCoP21, in 2028. Delegates enthusiastically applauded the idea of returning to the country that so graciously hosted CoP19 in 2022.
Photo: by Diego Noguera for ENB at CITES CoP19.
At #CITESCoP20, the proposal to list guggul (Commiphora wightii) in Appendix II was reopened, w/ an annotation to exclude finished products ready for retail trade.
By secret ballot, the CoP adopted the amended proposal, w/ 79 in favour, 39 against, & 15 abstaining.
Photo: Geethaka99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
At the side event we hosted at #CITESCop20, several 🇧🇷 🇮🇩🇵🇭🇹🇭 parties shared inspiring progress that has emerged directly from the #CITES Appendix II listing of #seahorses.
Grateful for all who joined, & to @sarahjfoster.bsky.social for leading this insightful session. 💙
📸 Tang Yong Jen
At #CITESCoP20 Thursday, the striped #hyena, after being denied Appendix I, granted more protection under Appendix II
Want to dig deeper into the talks in Samarkand? Read the full Earth Negotiations Bulletin daily report
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At #CITESCoP20, the reopened proposal to list sea cucumbers under Appendix II—with an additional 24-month delay—was rejected
Other reopened listing proposals saw more success, with the rose-hair tarantula (if not look-alikes) making it into Appendix II
Read ➡️ enb.iisd.org/convention-i...
Today is #WildlifeConservationDay and it comes as #CITESCoP20 is nearing a close in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. There, we have seen exciting gains for species in protections from international trade. Get the latest: wcs.org/cites 🌏
At #CITESCoP20, the proposal to list the rose-hair #tarantula (Grammostola rosea) and 14 lookalikes in Appendix II—which Committee I had rejected—was reopened, only with an amendment to include *only* Grammostola rosea.
The CoP adopted the amended proposal.
Photo credit: Creative Commons. #spiders
Attempt to downlist conservation status of Peregrine Falcons to allow international trade is thwarted at CITES Conference. #CITESCoP20
Good news for Peregrines, but not sure why UK voted to support this proposal!
#RaptorResearch
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At #CITESCoP20, the proposal to list 6 #seacucumber species in Appendix II—which was rejected in Committee I—was reopened, only amended to delay entry into effect by 24 months. The CoP voted to once again reject it, with 59 for, 72 against, & 8 abstaining.
Photo: François Michonneau, CC BY 3.0
At #CITESCoP20, the listing proposal for striped #hyena was reopened. Tajikistan's amendment to uplist the species to Appendix II—noting this would enable range states to gather more data on trade impacts—was adopted by consensus. @trafficintl.bsky.social
Photo: Team Bars Turkmenistan/CXL/MoEPT
At #CITESCoP20, in the afternoon plenary, delegates voted not to reopen discussions on the contentious "look-alike" criteria for amending Appendices I and II, with 27 in favor, 98 opposing, and 17 abstaining.
In the morning session at #CITESCoP20, delegates steadily but swiftly adopted the recommendations of Committees I & II, with very few items getting reopened in plenary. Participants credit the agile guidance of CoP & Committee Chairs and Secretariat. @trafficintl.bsky.social #multilateralisminaction
