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)
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commerce des espèces
Russian(俄语)
торговля видами
Spanish
comercio de especies
Arabic(阿拉伯语)
التجارة في الأنواع
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with Trade in species
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Convention on Biological Diversity | 1 decision |
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Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora | 4 articles and paragraphs |
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地中海生物多样性特别保护区议定书 | 2 articles and paragraphs |
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Jeddah Convention | 1 document |
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United Nations Environment Assembly | 2 decisions |




