Endangered Wildlife News |
This art exhibit coincides with the United Nations Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species (CITES) conference taking place in Montreal, Quebec from April 25th through May 7th. This is the twentieth meeting of the Convention on Biological Diversity Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice which will be examining the various research and technical reports needed for the International Conference on CITES that will be taking place in South Africa in October. Like the recent climate meetings in Paris, the CITES conference in October is a critical venue for discussing endangered species and increasing threats to biodiversity around the world.
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What is CITES? |
"Recognizing that wild fauna and flora in their many beautiful and varied forms are an irreplaceable part of the natural systems of the earth which must be protected for this and the generations to come" -Preamble to CITES
In 1963 the International Union for the Conservation of Nature proposed creating an international treaty related to the sale, trade, and conservation of endangered species. The treaty was ratified in 1973 with Canada as a signatory and participating member. More than one hundred and eighty countries and governing bodies around the world are participants in CITES. While many of the most controversial issues revolve around the sale and trade of endangered species, the treaty addresses a wide range of conservation programs and research around the world. For more information about CITES click here. |
How can I get involved? |
There are many different international wildlife organizations and research institutes in Canada and abroad where you can learn about different endangered species and ways to support their conservation and protection. Several of the most well know are listed below:
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