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Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
The latest news and top stories on the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). A Geneva, Switzerland-based international agreement, CITES is dedicated to ensuring international trade in wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival. Its main areas of focus include regulating trade in over 40,000 species through a permit system, combating illegal wildlife trade and promoting sustainable use.
Crime in Hong Kong

Man arrested after 14 endangered reptiles found in Kwai Chung industrial site

Chinese water dragon, rock iguana, crocodile, two pythons, three monitor lizards and four species of turtles were seized in operation.

Editorial | Study shows Hong Kong must do better to end illegal shark fin trade

Ambani zoo, India cleared of probe curbing endangered animal imports

Vantara, a 3,500-acre zoo in Gujarat run by the Ambani family, faced allegations of improper imports of some endangered animals.

Japanese consumers fear curbs on eel delicacy ahead of global wildlife forum

The endangered eel will be discussed at the forum that regulates the trade of threatened wildlife in Uzbekistan next week.

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