CITES

CITES, or the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, is an international agreement aimed at ensuring that trade in wildlife and plants does not threaten their survival. Established in 1975, it regulates and monitors the international trade of species at risk of extinction by categorizing them into different levels of protection. Countries that are parties to CITES must implement measures to manage and protect these species within their borders, promoting conservation while allowing regulated trade for sustainable use.