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
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Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora | 4 articles and paragraphs | |
Specially Protected Areas and Biodiversity Protocol | 2 articles and paragraphs | |
Jeddah Convention | 1 document |