CITES CoP20

The 20th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP20) to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora was held from 24 November to 5 December 2025 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

The meeting coincided with the 50th anniversary of the Convention and was the first CITES CoP hosted in Central Asia.

Key Details of CITES CoP20

Aspect	Details
Meeting	CITES CoP20, the 20th meeting of the Conference of the Parties.
Dates	Held from 24 November to 5 December 2025.
Venue	Held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
Central Asia First	It was the first CITES CoP hosted in Central Asia, organised by Uzbekistan.
Convention Milestone	The meeting coincided with the 50th anniversary of CITES.

What is CITES?

Component	Explanation
Full Form	CITES stands for Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
Treaty Nature	It is a legally binding international treaty that controls cross-border trade in wild plants and animals.
Main Purpose	Ensures that international wildlife trade does not endanger the survival of species.
Origin	Drafted after a resolution adopted in 1963 at a meeting of IUCN members.
Entry into Force	CITES entered into force on 1 July 1975.

PT Facts

CITES Appendices: Three appendices based on the level of protection needed.
Appendix I: Includes species threatened with extinction and generally prohibits commercial trade.
Samarkand: A historic city in Uzbekistan.
CITES Role: Regulates international wildlife trade and helps combat illegal wildlife trafficking.

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