1. Title
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is an international agreement between governments. Its aim is to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten the survival of the species.
The Convention, through the Resolutions and Decisions adopted by the Conference of Parties provides standards for eCITES implementation and ensures that Parties can take advantage of modern eBusiness approaches to implement the Convention.
Provisions relevant to the cross-border paperless trade:
Decision 19.150 to 19.152 Electronic systems and information technology
Resolution Conf. 12.3 (Rev. CoP19)
3. Date of the instrument
a. Signature
03-Mar-1973
b. Entry into force*
01-Jul-1975
4. Website
5. Relevant documents
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6. Contact point
a. Organization/individual
UN Environment Programme
b. Email
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c. Website
7. Geographical coverage
Global
8. Legal nature
Treaties and other international agreements
9. Provisions relevant to the cross-border paperless trade
Partially