IUCN at CITES Twentieth assembly of the Convention of the Events – occasions

IUCN will interact in CoP20 as a key technical advisor and observer organisation, contributing its scientific experience, conservation instruments, and coverage steerage to help evidence-based decision-making. Through its Species Survival Commission (SSC) and partnership with collaborating organisations, IUCN will present technical enter on species listings, sustainable use, and wildlife commerce coverage.

IUCN’s coverage priorities at CoP20 embrace:

• Influencing the adoption and modification of CITES listings, selections, and resolutions.
• Promoting the appliance of IUCN data merchandise, together with the Red List of Threatened Species.
• Advancing sustainable use and commerce regulation according to IUCN’s Nature 2030 Programme and World Conservation Congress Resolutions.

IUCN will host side-events, submit info paperwork, and mobilise SSC specialists to offer real-time scientific recommendation and coordinate messaging.

Key deliverables embrace:

• IUCN/TRAFFIC Analyses of itemizing proposals to be revealed on 19 September.
• Reports on African and Asian rhinoceroses (CoP20 Doc. 84 Annex 3) and pangolins (CoP20 Doc. 79.1), commissioned by the CITES Secretariat.
• IUCN’s coverage place paper on chosen CoP20 agenda objects.

IUCN’s engagement at CoP20 goals to strengthen its position as a trusted scientific authority, strengthen partnerships, and improve the effectiveness of CITES in conserving biodiversity.