CITES Standing Committee

The CITES Standing Committee is a key group within the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). It helps oversee and implement the treaty's rules to ensure the legal, sustainable, and non-destructive trade of protected species across countries. The committee reviews requests, monitors compliance, supports conservation efforts, and advises on policy issues. Its role is to facilitate cooperation among member countries, making sure that international trade does not threaten the survival of endangered plants and animals.