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Illegal wildlife trade, habitat loss and species protection—the CITES #SC78 meeting next week is set to review conservation progress and address ongoing challenges.

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February 1, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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In opening #SC78, #CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero welcomed Turkmenistan as its 185th party, marking a unified approach to conserving biodiversity across Central Asia. Photo credit: TeamBarsTurkmenistan/CXL.
Photo credit: TeamBarsTurkmenistan/CXL
February 3, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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In the discussion on Rules of Procedure of #CITES CoPs, the US stated that it is not currently able to express any views due to changes in the US administration. #SC78
February 3, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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This morning in plenary at #CITESSC78, delegates sang a round of "Happy Birthday" for Jacques Berney, the very first #CITES Secretary-General, who celebrated his 90th birthday by attending #SC78.
February 7, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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At #SC78, Aziz Abdukhakimov, Minister of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change, Uzbekistan, expressed his country’s readiness to address the triple planetary crisis, be a hub for #CITES capacity-building across Central Asia, and host CITES #CoP20 in Samarkand later in 2025.
February 3, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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Parties called online/hybrid #CITES Committee meetings "impractical" & "unproductive," given time zones differences, internet connectivity issues, & the value of connecting in person. #SC78 agreed that meetings should only be held online in exceptional circumstances, such as the Covid-19 pandemic.
February 8, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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#CITES #SC78 reviewed trade in animal specimens produced in captivity. Discussion centered on a proposed suspension of trade in crab-eating macaque in Cambodia. Delegates will revisit the issue later this week.
February 4, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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In #SC78 discussions on trade in live birds from Suriname, Senegal noted that “the calls between songbirds are a form of communication, not a form of entertainment for human masters. We must prioritize the singing of birds.” He urged for a Secretariat mission to Suriname to ensure #CITES compliance.
February 4, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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#CITES #SC78 agrees on draft criteria for the categorization of parties in the context of the Elephant Trading Information System (ETIS), and on contextual information to be used by TRAFFIC in the categorization process.
February 4, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Addressing the trade in rhino horns, many at #CITES #SC78 underlined the effectiveness of anti-poaching measures, but called for capacity building and continued work on reducing demand.

Photo of rhino horn from Wikipedia Commons.
February 7, 2025 at 2:47 PM
genevaenvironmentnetwork.org
The GEN is #CITES #SC78 side event organized by #Mexico & WildTechDNA presenting new enforcement tool, an affordable technology for CITES section and compliance.
February 7, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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#CITES #SC78 discussed countries' progress with the National Ivory Action Plan (#NIAP) process. Malaysia and Cambodia made sufficient progress to exit the process; warnings will be issued to Togo, Gabon, and Qatar, with potential consequences at a later stage. #elephantconservation
February 5, 2025 at 10:46 AM
genevaenvironmentnetwork.org
The GEN is at the #CITES #SC78 side event presenting tools to support #NDFs, with @unepwcmc.bsky.social, IUCN & IUCN SULi, which can complement the CITES Non-detriment findings guidance.
February 7, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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A vote was held by #CITES Standing Committee members at #SC78 on whether to lift Oman's trade suspension. In favor: Kuwait, Japan, Indonesia, Brazil, & Morocco. Against: Israel, Belgium, the UK, Poland, New Zealand, Dominican Republic, & Kenya.

By simple majority, Oman's trade suspension remains.
February 6, 2025 at 2:54 PM
genevaenvironmentnetwork.org
#Environment: What's Up in #GENeva from 3-9 Feb?

✅ #CITES #SC78
✅ Toxic Trade #Lead Chromates #BRSCOPs2025
✅ Env't @ #HRC58
✅ Env't @ @who.int #EB156
✅ #Swiss Vote on Environmental Responsibility Initiative
✅ & more

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February 3, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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Noting at #SC78 that a #CITES working group had “exhaustively considered” the definitions of certain purpose codes over the last 2 decades, the Association of #Zoos & #Aquariums discouraged the idea of reopening discussions on them, and suggested focusing instead on codes not yet defined.
February 8, 2025 at 10:49 AM
genevaenvironmentnetwork.org
Day 4️⃣at #CITES #SC78 continues the hard work to advance discussions on:

🌳 Forests & Tree Species
⚖️ Wildlife Crime Enforcement
🐆 Asian Big Cats
🟢 & more!

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February 6, 2025 at 11:23 AM
cetaceanaction.bsky.social
2/2 Meeting starts with a summary of CITES #SC78 compliance action plan outcomes for Mexico. At SC78 CITES Secretariat emphasized Mexico's need to progress on the 3 main discussion topics of the #GIS meeting, crucial to success at keeping gillnets away from vaquitas.
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March 4, 2025 at 7:07 PM
actionforprimates.bsky.social
CITES SC78 agreed to maintain its commercial trade suspension in most #CITES-listed species from #Laos. We welcome the suspension in long-tailed macaque trade, following concerns over conservation status of species, illegal trade with #Myanmar & rapid increase in #macaque farms.
Long-tailed macaques at a breeding facility; Cruelty Free International
February 17, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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In the interest of time, the #CITES SC Chair asked the US to tell the Secretariat how many times it intends to request that an agenda item "be deferred until the new US administration has opportunity to acquaint itself with it," instead of repeating the same statement each time. #CITESSC78 #SC78
February 4, 2025 at 9:14 AM
genevaenvironmentnetwork.org
#Environment: What's Up in #GENeva from 27 Jan - 2 Feb?

✅ One United Environment Family #GEN25
✅ #CITES #SC78 Preparations
✅ #Trade & #Biodiversity @unctad.bsky.social
✅ #HumanRights & Environment
✅ #WorldWetlandsDay #WWD2025
✅ & more

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January 27, 2025 at 7:49 AM
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At #CITES #SC78, the Russian Federation, supported by several others, requested removing reference to “in all their diversity” and “people of all genders” from the draft #Gender Action Plan, preferring language on “women and girls.”
February 6, 2025 at 9:16 AM
classic-racing.bsky.social
TIGA SC78 SPORT 2000
Vends TIGA SC 1978 Sport 2000.

Bonne voiture, prête pour la course.
Il ne manque que des pneus slicks neufs et une vérification de l'extincteur.

Environ 15 heures depuis la réparation complète du moteur.

Belle carrosserie avec quelques légères éraflures, ...
TIGA SC78 SPORT 2000
TIGA SC78 SPORT 2000 Vends TIGA SC 1978 Sport 2000. Bonne voiture, prête pour la course. Il ne manque que des pneus slicks neufs et une vérification de l'extincteur. Environ 15 heures depuis la réparation complète du moteur. Belle carrosserie avec quelques légères éraflures, ...
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October 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM
genevaenvironmentnetwork.org
"Decisions taken at #SC78 will be pivotal in shaping the direction of CITES in the years to come."

Celebrating 50th anniversary of #CITES entering into force, Chair Rosemarie Gnam opens SC78 by underscoring need for constructive, collaborative & "solutions-focused" discussions.

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February 3, 2025 at 9:24 AM
eia-us.bsky.social
After six hectic days in Geneva, EIA campaigners highlight what went right at #CITES #SC78 – and what issues the world needs to keep working on to better protect our wildlife and forests:
A deep dive into the wins and losses for wildlife and forests at CITES SC78 — EIA
Covering one packed agenda, four interventions and six hectic days, EIA campaigners share the highlights from CITES SC78 in Geneva.
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February 12, 2025 at 5:36 PM