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CITES (shorter name for the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, also known as the Washington Convention) is a multilateral treaty to protect endangered plants and animals from the threats of international trade.
What is CITES? CITES, which stands for the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, is a global agreement among governments to regulate or ban international trade in species under threat.
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CITES stands for the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. It’s an agreement between the governments of more than 180 countries around the world to regulate international trade in wildlife and plants to protect species from extinction.
Jul 3, 2019 · The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, often referred to as CITES (SIGH-teez), is an agreement between governments that...
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Sep 18, 2016 · The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is an international regulatory treaty between 182 member states. It was formed...
CITES is an international agreement to ensure trade in wild animals and plants doesn't threaten their survival.
