Convention+on+International+Trade+in+Endangered+Species+of+1973

Hannah

A.)
 * Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of 1973 (CITES)
 * first drafted on March 3, 1973
 * came into force in July 1975
 * international agreement - originally signed by 85 countries and now includes 175

B.)
 * goal = to ensure that international trade in wild plants and animals does not threaten their survival
 * affects endangered species by working to protect these populations from over-exploitation
 * helps to preserve plant and wildlife resources

C.)
 * countries adhere voluntarily to this agreement through domestic legislation
 * all trade of species covered by the Convention must be authorized through a licensing system
 * each Party (country) must designate 1 or more Management Authorities to administer the licensing system
 * Parties must also assign 1 or more Scientific Authorities to advise them of the effects of trade on the status of the species

D.) The Encyclopedia of Earth []) What is CITES? [] Humane Society International []