First Federal Register notice for CoP20 published!
The Service announces a 60-day public comment period for the 20th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP20). Recommendations for amendments to CITES Appendices, as well as recommendations for resolutions, decisions, and agenda items for discussion at CoP20 will be accepted through May 21, 2024.
The 20th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP20) will take place in 2025. The meetings are the world’s largest and most influential meetings on international wildlife trade, where the Parties review, discuss, and negotiate changes in the implementation of CITES, including amendments to the CITES Appendices.
The Endangered Species Act designates the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as the CITES Management Authority and Scientific Authority for the United States. The Service recognizes the public’s interest in and varying viewpoints on wildlife trade and conservation, and solicits input on potential species proposals to amend the CITES Appendices and proposed resolutions, decisions, and agenda items the United States will consider submitting for consideration to the CoP.
Click on the items below to see what we’re preparing for CoP20 and how you can become involved.
Species in the NewsKeep up to date on CITES news and conservation success stories. | Federal Register NoticesFind announcements on the availability of tentative U.S. negotiating positions on species proposals, draft resolutions and decisions, and agenda items for consideration. | Watch CoP20 LiveWatch the CoP live! Real-time updates will be broadcasted on the CITES YouTube channel during the meeting. |
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Visit the CITES website for additional updates.