Traffic report of the 10th meeting of the conference of. Oct 04, 2017 appendices i, ii and iii valid from 4 october 2017 interpretation 1. Every two to three years, the member states or parties, of which australia. Appendices ii iii pudu mephistophiles pudu puda rucervus duvaucelii rucervus eldii hippopotamidae hippopotamuses hexaprotodon liberiensis hippopotamus amphibius moschidae musk deer moschus spp. The european union and trade in wild fauna and flora. Cites appendix ii regulates international trade in species to prevent them from becoming endangered. Cites functions by maintaining three separate lists, called appendices, of internationallytraded plant and animal species that have been identified as subject to the protection of the convention. However, if a commercial breeder of a cites appendix i species fulfils certain conditions and is registered with the cites secretariat, specimens from the breeding operation may be treated as if they are of appendix ii species, meaning that they can be traded commercially permit requirement is. According to the convention, parties shall allow trade in specimens of species included in appendices ii only if the scientific authority of the. New procedures in japan for importsexports of the cites. Southern white rhino appendix i and ii only the population of south africa and swaziland and. Sep 27, 2019 for the indian rosewood, the proposal is to remove the species from cites appendix ii.
Whereas for cites appendix i and ii listed species checks are carried out to ensure. The up to date list of species listed in the three appendices of cites is available at the cites. Cites listings appendix i includes species threatened with extinction. Why india has proposed to remove rosewood from the cites list. The thai proposal to downlist blue vana orchird from appendix i to appendix ii was approved. Pdf understanding the cites appendices and the plant and animal species included in appendices i, ii and iii is often difficult. Dec 28, 2016 appendix i under the amended appendices after the enforcement date of the amended appendices, i. Cites is one of the most effective international environmental agreements in the field. Parties can, however, list native species in appendix iii on their own initiative. Cites wikipedia bahasa indonesia, ensiklopedia bebas. Species may be added to or removed from appendix i and ii, or moved between them, only by the conference of the parties. Appendix i includes species threatened with extinction. List of species protected by cites appendix i wikipedia. Cites nondetriment findings guidance for perennial plants a ninestep process to support cites scientific authorities making sciencebased nondetriment findings ndfs for species listed in cites appendix ii version 1.
Understanding cites cites appendix ii supports sustainable use u. Appendix iii is a list of wildlife and plant species identified. The thai proposal to exempt from cites controls certain forms of artificially propagated specimens of euphorbiaceae spp. Nondetriment findings in the cites context ensuring trade is within sustainable limits is at the core of the convention on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora cites. However, species may be added to or removed from appendix iii at any time and by any party unilaterally. Cites, traffic, mike, wildlife crime control bureau wccb. Appendices i, ii and iii valid from 4 october 2017 interpretation 1. This would make the current voluntary moratorium legally binding. Contains nonimmediately endangered wood species, for which. These checklists are intended to be a useful quick reference for cites authorities and other interested stakeholders. The convention on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora cites is a treaty aimed at protecting species at risk from international trade. Except for the panamanian populations of dalbergia darienensis, all previously listed speciespopulations of dalbergia spp. Cites the convention on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora is an international agreement between governments that aims to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival. List of species protected by cites appendix ii wikipedia.
At the 18th conference of the parties of the convention on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora cites in august 2019, shortfin and longfin mako sharks were listed on appendix ii. Only the populations of afghanistan, bhutan, india, myanmar, nepal and pakistan. These obligations are quite distinct for the two appendices, and a migratory species can be listed in both. Similarly, the proposal on hammerhead sharks was accepted after a motion to reopen debate was not carried, with 40 voting yes, 96 no and 6 abstaining in a vote taken by secret. Species included in these appendices are referred to. The convention on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora congressional research service 2 approximately 30,000 species of plants listed under cites. Cites is the principal multilateral environmental agreement for regulating trade. However, in light of this classic example of regime interplay or conflict, parties and organisations opposed to the cites appendix ii listing of mako sharks consider the cms a direct competitor of cites. African elephant populations on the cites appendices established by res. Following the genus level listing of dalbergia spp. The colombia proposal to transfer christman orchid from appendix i to appendix ii was approved. Appendix i includes all species threatened with extinction which are or may be affected by trade. Appendix ii trade is controlled under specific conditions. Wang institute of zoology, chinese academy of sciences, beijing, china.
There are no fungi listed in any appendix list of species protected by cites appendix i. Appendix ii, about 21,000 species, are species that are not necessarily threatened with extinction, but may become so unless trade in specimens of such species is subject to strict regulation in order to avoid utilization incompatible with the survival of the species in the wild. The family orchidaceae is listed on appendix ii of cites, except the taxa listed on appendix i. Melanosuchus niger except the population of brazil, which is included in appendix ii, and the population of ecuador, which is included in appendix ii and is subject to a zero annual export quota until an annual export quota has been approved by the cites secretariat and the iucnssc crocodile specialist group crocodylidae crocodiles. India has proposed to remove rosewood dalbergia sissoo from appendix ii of convention on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora cites, a multilateral treaty to protect endangered plants and animals. The convention on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna. Such a derogation would complicate the verification of legal acquisition, incentivise and. Thirteenth meeting of the conference of the parties. The preparation of the checklist was made possible through the nancial support of the cites secretariat and the european commission. Some have suggested including a zero quota for saiga from the wild in an annotation to the appendices, while retaining it on appendix ii. Some cites appendix ii and iii species, for which the eu has adopted stricter domestic measures. All cites appendix i species, except where eu member states have entered a reservation.
Appendix ii includes more than 32,000 species, including the barbary macaque macaca sylvanus, basking shark cetorhinus maximus, and several hundred species of orchids. Trade in specimens of these species is permitted only in exceptional circumstances. In addition, for animal species listed in appendix iii and plant species listed in appendix ii or iii, all parts and derivatives of the species are also included in the same appendix unless the species is annotated to indicate that only. Section 1 artificially propagated plant see paragraph d4 of this section for an appendix i plant propagated for commercial purposes i, ii, or iii. List of species protected by cites appendix iii wikipedia. Fourth expert advisory panel the fourth expert advisory panel full report in pdf met in rome, italy, from 3 to 8 december 2012, to consider the following seven proposals submitted to the sixteenth conference of the parties to cites bangkok thailand, 0314 march 20. Appendix iii species are those where individual countries have asked for help to protect those species. Most cites species are listed in this appendix, including american ginseng, paddlefish, lions, american alligators, mahogany and. What about appendix ii with a zero quota instead of appendix i. A cites reference manual is not meant as a tool for informing. These appendices list migratory species to which the convention applies. The inclusion of the corallidae family in cites appendix ii is needed to ensure the future of these species and the marine habitats they support.
It lists species that are not necessarily now threatened with extinction but that may become so unless trade is closely controlled. The administrative bodies of cites are the secretariat, the conference of the parties cop, and the management and scientific authorities of each country. Appendix i under the amended appendices after the enforcement date of the amended appendices, i. Traffic report of the 10th meeting of the conference of the parties to cites pdf, 120 kb author. Zero export quota for wild specimens for abronia aurita, a. Cites is a multilateral treaty to protect endangered plants and animals.
It is the only global treaty to ensure that international trade in plants and animals does not threaten the survival of the species. The convention on international trade in endangered. Cites abbreviations and annotations h no further proposals to allow trade in elephant ivory from populations already in appendix ii shall be submitted to the conference of the parties for the period from cop14 and ending nine years from the. Cites orchids appendix i checklist 2019 pdf cites and slipper orchids. Species are not necessarily threatened with extinction at this time. International trade in specimens of appendix ii species may be authorized by the granting of. Such a derogation would complicate the verification of legal acquisition, incentivise and reward stockpiling, and create an opportunity to launder poached specimens.
Cites appendix ii shark listings 1 fishwell consulting background the convention on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora cites aims to ensure that international trade of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival. The cites appendix iilisting of mako sharks revisiting. Reference guide to the european union wildlife trade regulations. The conference of the parties has agreed on a set of biological and trade criteria to help determine whether a species should be included in appendices i or ii. The cop thus adopted the proposal to list the oceanic whitetip shark in appendix ii. Most cites species are listed in this appendix, including american ginseng, paddlefish, lions, american alligators, mahogany and many corals. Cites is implemented in new zealand through the trade in endangered species act 1989 ties act.
All other cites appendix ii species, except where eu member states have entered a reservation. Generally, the import or export of seeds of cites appendix ii cycads do not require cites permits. Species are protected in at least one country, which has asked other cites parties for help in controlling trade. This is a list of species of plants and animals protected by appendix iii of the convention on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora, commonly abbreviated as cites.
India is among the parties proposing the relisting of the star tortoise from cites appendix ii to appendix i. When a species is included in one of the appendices, the whole, live or dead, animal or plant is included. Cites appendix ii requires that the trade in these species. Species are included in appendix i or ii only after the parties approve the inclusion of the species by a twothirds majority vote. Cites appendices i, ii and iii valid from 10 march 2016. For more details and information relating to the implementation and enforcement of cites and the eu wildlife trade regulations, see the website of the european commission top of page or, alternatively. Why shark and manta ray species would benefit from a cites. This is a list of species of plants and animals protected by appendix ii of the convention on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora, commonly abbreviated as cites. Appendix ii populations and from stocks of wool held in. This is a list of species of plants and animals protected by appendix i of the convention on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora, commonly abbreviated as cites. Selain itu, apendiks ii juga berisi spesies yang terlihat mirip dan mudah keliru dengan spesies yang didaftar dalam apendiks i. Appendix iii a certificate of origin is required to trade. Appendix ii and iii specimens may be imported and exported without cites documents, provided the foreign country does not require a cites permit.
Pdf the convention on international trade in endangered. The convention on international trade in endangered species. Background to cites environment european commission. Cites convention on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora atau konvensi perdagangan internasional tumbuhan dan satwa liar spesies terancam adalah perjanjian internasional antarnegara yang disusun berdasarkan resolusi sidang anggota world conservation union iucn tahun 1963. The convention on international trade in endangered species cites article pdf available january 2005 with 3,476 reads how we measure reads. Appendices i, ii and iii valid from 26 november 2019 interpretation 1.
Also, read project elephant list of elephant reserves in india. Convention on international trade in endangered species. Oceana strongly recommends the adoption of this proposal. While mako sharks are listed on cms appendix ii, this situation does not apply.
The listing of species in appendices i and ii requires a twothirds majority decision by the conference of the parties cop. The listing of rosewood and palisander species1 into cites appendix ii at cites cop17 at the 17th conference of the parties of the convention on international trade in endangered species 24 september 4 october 2016, cites cop17, cites parties decided to include in cites appendix ii. There are no fungi listed in any appendix list of species protected by cites appendix ii. Appendix i lists species that are the most endangered among cites listed animals and plants see article ii, paragraph 1 of the convention.
It is best to contact your nearest doc cites ranger to ensure you have the right documentation. Seeds of appendix i cycads require both import permits and export permits. Overall volumes of trade in cites appendix ii live animals and plants peaked in 2000 and 2006, respectively figures 1 and 2 with a decline seen since then. Ielp and the species survival network ssn have produced a cites reference manual to focus attention on the implementation issues that are critical to the success of cites. Appendices i, ii and iii to the convention are lists of species afforded different levels or types of protection from overexploitation see how cites works. Appendix ii, should continue to be treated as appendix ii specimens after an uplisting. Cites convention on international trade in endangered species of. Appendix ii of the convention on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna cites. Appendix iii is a list of wildlife and plant species identified by particular cites member countries.
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