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50th anniversary of CITES
March 13 , 2023
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- The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) was signed in 3rd March 1973.
- CITES is an international treaty that aims to regulate and monitor the trade of endangered plants and animals, including their parts and derivatives.
- Under CITES, member countries are required to regulate and monitor the trade of endangered species through a system of permits and quotas.
- They must also report regularly on their implementation of the treaty and collaborate with other countries to ensure its effectiveness.
- CITES protects almost 40,000 species against over-exploitation because of international trade.
- Currently, CITES has 184 parties.
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