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- 1. THE CONFERENCE OF THE PARTIES TO THE CONVENTION
- 2. THE ACRONYM C I T E S the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of wild fauna and flora
- 3. THE ORIGIN It entered into force after ratificationor accession by 10 States, on 1 July 1975. Sincethen,the numberof countriesthathave ratified, approved or accepted theConventionhas continuedto increase and today we can find 183 parties! Because of thisCITESis widely regarded as one of themost important internationalconservation instruments.
- 4. SOME IMPORTANTMEETINGS 9° , 1994 Lauderdale 10° , 1997 Harare 13°, 2004 Bangkok 16°, 2013 Bangkok The conference commissioned a review of the Convention effectiveness. The purpose of the review was to verify the extent of the progress made and find the requirements to help the plan for the future. The conference has approved the creation of an action plan to implement some recommendations of the review. This meeting established a procedure to develop a new strategic vision to contribute to the achievement of the World Summit On Sustainable Development target; the scope of the strategic vision is to reduce the rate of biodiversity loss. The conference has extended the action plan to 2020 and included amendaments to contribute to the achievement of the plan for biodiversity 2011-2020.
- 5. Withthisnew StrategicVision, theConferenceofthepartiestoCITESoutlinesthestructureofthe Convention’sdirectionin the new millennium andtriestoimproveissues suchas: •Contributing to the Agenda 2030 Sustainable Development Goals andtheir targets relevant to CITES; •Contributing to the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 and the implementation of the Aichi Biodiversity Targets adopted by the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity; •Contributing to the conservation of wildlife asan integral part of the global ecosystem; •Promoting active participation of civil society in the development of conservation policies and practices.
- 6. PURPOSES 1 2 Toimprovetheworkingofthe Convention,sothatinternational tradein wildfaunaandflora isconductedatsustainablelevels. Toensurenew internationalinitiatives andthatCITESpolicy developmentsaremutuallysupportiveofinternational environmentalpriorities.
- 7. STRUCTURE To achievethese purposes, the Convention has chosen three boardgoals: GOAL 1 GOAL 2 GOAL 3 Contribute to significally reducing the rate of biodiversity loss and to achieving relevant globally-agreed goals. Ensure compliance with and implementation and enforcement of the Convention. Secure the necessary financial resources for the operation and implementation of the Convention.
- 8. SOMETHING ABOUT THE GOALS ABOUT GOAL1 ABOUT GOAL2 ABOUT GOAL3 In additionto normalactivitiesrecordedbyStandingCommittee, CITEShas toimprovethe relationshipwithotherenvironmentalassociationsand keep up onscientificprogressand conventionsinthis matter. As afunction ofobjectives toachieve, a coherent body ofResolutions andDecisions funds activities according totheir priorityandalways ensures the best choice is made. This istheGoal thatdescribesCITESnoblevocation.It’scalled Article 1orCITESvisionstatement.
- 9. CITIESVISIONSTATEMENT “Conserve biodiversity and contribute to its sustainable use by ensuring that no species of wild fauna and flora becomes or remains subject to unsustainable exploitation through international trade, thereby contributing to the significant reduction of the rate of biodiversity loss and making a significant contribution towards achieving the relevant Aichi Biodiversity Targets”
- 10. THE STRATEGIC GOALS (1 OF 3) OBJECTIVE 1.1 Parties comply with their obligations through appropriate policies, legislation and procedures. OBJECTIVE1.2 Parties have in place administrative procedures that are transparent coherentand user- friendly. OBJECTIVE1.5 Best available scientific information is the basis for non-damaging findings. OBJECTIVEOF GOAL1
- 11. THE STRATEGIC GOALS (2 OF 3) OBJECTIVE2.1 Financialresourcesare sufficienttosecure operationofthe Convention. OBJECTIVE2.2 Sufficientresourcesaresecuredat thenationalandinternational levelstoguaranteecompliance andimplementationand enforcementoftheConvention. OBJECTIVE2.3 Sufficient resources are secured atthe national and international levels to implement ability-building programs OBJECTIVEOF GOAL2
- 12. THE STRATEGIC GOALS (3 OF 3) OBJECTIVEOF GOAL3 OBJECTIVE3.1 CooperationbetweenCITESand financialmechanismshas improvedinordertosupport CITES-relatedconservation withoutdecreasingfundingfor currentlyprioritizedactivities. OBJECTIVE3.2 awareness of the role and purpose of CITES is increased globally. OBJECTIVE3.3 Cooperation with international enviromental, trade and development organizations is increased.
- 13. Realizzatoda: CiammaichellaMarco,Di Michele Francesco, MinutilloAlessandro,NuninDavide,ScaraggiVito