Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species

Thomas G. Kelch

Chapter 28 in Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of Animal Law, 2025, pp 109-112 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species [CITES] regulates trade in endangered species through the mechanism of three appendices listing species facing different levels of peril. Appendix I covers species threatened with extinction; Appendix II covers species not necessarily presently facing a threat of extinction but may become subject to such a threat; and Appendix III contains species regulated by a CITES party where other parties’ cooperation is required to protect the species. Regulation of Appendix I species is stricter than under Appendices II and III. Regulation of trade under CITES consists primarily of requirements for certain permits and certificates, as well as findings that the trade in question will not be detrimental to the survival of the species. The Convention has experienced both successes and failures, often connected to the level of trade management and law enforcement engaged in by parties.

Keywords: Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species; CITES; Appendices; Endangered species; Trade; Wildlife; Extinction (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
ISBN: 9781803923666
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