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Introductory Course to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

Introductory Course to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

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A Non-Detriment Finding (NDF) can be understood as:

A conclusion by a Customs Official that an imported specimen meets the requirements for trade under CITES.

A conclusion by a national Scientific Authority that the export of specimens of a particular species will not impact negatively on the survival of that species in the wild.

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A conclusion by a national Management Authority that the import of a species has not negatively affected domestic ecosystems.

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Sometimes a species cannot be traded even if it is allowed under CITES.

The objective of CITES is to prohibit wildlife trade.

True

False

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Compliance measures can include restrictions on trade in specimens of CITES-listed species.

True

False

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CITES came into force in which year?

1972

1975

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1973

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CITES aims to cover all of the world’s endangered species.

True

False

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Match the functions of the different CITES bodies.

Plays coordinating, advisory, and servicing role. Arranges meetings of the CoP and permanent Committees.

Meets every three years. Reviews and modifies the Appendices of protected species, discusses any other issues.

Provides policy guidance to the Secretariat, oversees the management of the Secretariat’s budget, oversees, where required, the work of the other Committees.

Provides technical support and specialized knowledge on animals and plants that are (or might become) subject to CITES trade controls.

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The inclusion of a species in Appendix I or II is decided by which body?

The Conference of the Parties

The Secretariat

The Standing Committee

The Plants or Animals Committee

Any CITES Party

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Certain exemptions to the permit requirement exist in Article VII of the Convention. These include..............

Captive-bred or artificially propagated.

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