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Biological diversity

Definition(s)

The Export, re-export, import and introduction from the sea of a species, i.e. an animal or plant, whether alive or dead, any recognizable part or derivate thereof. (Source: CITES, Art. 1)

Hierarchy

Alternative labels:
affected by trade
biotrade
significant trade in species
significant trade in specimen
trade in endangered species
trade in specimen
trade in wildlife
trafficking in wildlife

In other languages

French
commerce des espèces
Russian
торговля видами
Spanish
comercio de especies
Arabic
التجارة في الأنواع

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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with trade in species

You can see below a list of multilateral environment agreements. Use the links on the right to view the content tagged with trade in species. This includes official treaty texts, decisions, recommendations, and other related informational documents such as publications, annuals, meetings, documents or reports.
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
Specially Protected Areas and Biodiversity Protocol
Jeddah Convention

Multimedia

Compliance under biodiversity - related conventions - CITES

World Forestry Conference 2015, Durban Tree Talk with John Scanlon, CITES Secretary-General