Providing an update and overview of the main scientific items to be discussed at #CITES #SC81, Thea Carroll of the Secretariat shares the important work that has been done intersessionally, including CITES & forests, review of significant trade, among others.

Presenting main enforcement-related issues on the #CITES #SC81 agenda, Ben Janse van Rensburg of the Secretariat spotlights items related to:

🐟 Totoaba
🖥️ Wildlife crime linked to the Internet
🐒 Great apes
🐅 Tigers in captivity
🌊 Seahorses
🔹 & more

Sofie H. Flensborg of the Secretariat provided an overview of various compliance matters to be tackled at #CITES #SC81, including:
🔹 National legislation and reporting
🔹 Recommendations to suspend trade
🔹 Application of Article XIII
🔹 National Ivory Action Plan

Highlighting outreach and projects items to be tackled at #SC81, Kristina Rodina de Carvalho of the Secretariat provided an overview on agenda items:
🔹 #CITES Tree Species Programme
🔹 Elephants
🔹 Electronic Systems & IT
🔹 Strategic and financial matters
🔹 #WorldWildlifeDay

Sharing practical information for #CITES #SC81, Haruko Okusu of the Secretariat highlighted governance and strategic matters to be considered in the meeting, including:
🔹 Captive breeding operations
🔹 Enhancing work and efficiency
🔹 Arrangements for meetings, incl. #CITESCoP21

With much to tackle at the upcoming meeting that is expected to tackle 95 working documents, Chair of #CITES #SC81 Kristopher Blake highlighted that clear, concise interventions, particularly focusing on the recommendations in the documents, are particularly welcome.

With more than 600 participants from over 70 Parties and more than 100 observers, #CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero outlined preparations for #SC81, and highlighted the need for dialogue and cooperation as it faces an increasingly complex challenges of wildlife trade.

#Live now!

The 81st meeting of the #CITES Standing Committee is taking place in #GENeva, from 2 to 6 November. Join the briefing on the ongoing preparations for the meeting and issues expected to be tackled at #SC81.

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#Environment: What's Up in #GENeva from 5–11 Oct?

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The 81st #CITES Standing Committee meeting is taking place in #GENeva, from 2 to 6 November 2026.

Join the briefing providing updates on preparations for the meeting and presenting the issues expected to be tackled at #SC81.

📅 8 October, 10:00 CEST
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