# Council Decision (EU) 2019/1719 of 8 July 2019 on the position to be taken on behalf of the European Union at the 18th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES CoP 18) (Geneva, Switzerland, 17-28 August 2019), Division: Working Documents

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Sec. = CITES Secretariat, SC = Standing Committee, AC = Animals Committee, PC = Plants Committee. For country codes, see ISO 3166.
No
Agenda item
Proponent
Comments
Position
Opening ceremony
No document
Administrative and financial matters
1.
Election of Chair, Alternate Chair and Vice-Chairs of the meeting and of Chairs of Committees I and II
No document
2.
Adoption of the agenda
3.
Adoption of the working programme
4.
Rules of Procedure
4.1
Rules of Procedure for the 18th meeting of the Conference of the Parties
CoP18 Doc. 4.1
Sec.
Take note of doc. containing current RoP, which will remain valid unless and until amended by CoP (cf. Rule 32).
4.2
Review of the Rules of Procedure
CoP18 Doc. 4.2
SC
Support for keeping RoP unchanged at CoP 18; also support new mandate for SC to review Rule 25 (Procedure for deciding on amendments to Appendices) by CoP 19.
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5.
Credentials Committee
5.1
Establishment of the Credentials Committee (no document)
No document
5.2
Report of the Credentials Committee (no document)
No document
6.
Admission of observers
7.
Administration, finance and budget of the Secretariat and of meetings of the Conference of the Parties
7.1
Administration of the Secretariat
CoP18 Doc. 7.1
7.2
Report of the Executive Director of UNEP on administrative and other matters
7.3
Financial reports for 2016-2019
CoP18 Doc. 7.3
Annex 1: Financial report on costed programme of work for 2016
CoP18 Doc. 7.3 A1
Annex 2: CITES Trust Fund (CTL) – status of contributions as of 31 December 2016
CoP18 Doc. 7.3 A2
Annex 3: CITES External Trust Fund (QTL) – status of contributions as of 31 December 2016
CoP18 Doc. 7.3 A3
Annex 4: Financial report on costed programme of work for 2017
CoP18 Doc. 7.3 A4
Annex 5: CITES Trust Fund (CTL) – status of contributions as of 31 December 2017
CoP18 Doc. 7.3 A5
Annex 6: CITES External Trust Fund (QTL) – status of contributions as of 31 December 2017
CoP18 Doc. 7.3 A6
Annex 7: Financial report on costed programme of work for 2018
CoP18 Doc. 7.3 A7
Annex 8: CITES Trust Fund (CTL) – status of contributions as of 31 December 2018
CoP18 Doc. 7.3 A8
Annex 9: CITES Trust Fund (CTL) – annual distribution of the unpaid contributions as of 31 December 2018
CoP18 Doc. 7.3 A9
Annex 10: CITES External Trust Fund (QTL) – status of contributions as of 31 December 2018
CoP18 Doc. 7.3 A10
Annex 11: Statement of financial performance and position for the year ended 31 December 2017
CoP18 Doc. 7.3 A11
Annex 12: Financial report on costed programme of work for 2019 (up to 31 March 2019)
Annex 13: CITES Trust Fund (CTL) – status of contributions as of 31 March 2019
Annex 14: CITES External Trust Fund (QTL) – status of contributions as of 31 March 2019
7.4
Budget and work programme for 2020 to 2022
CoP18 Doc. 7.4
Annex 1: Draft Resolution on Financing and the costed programme of work for the Secretariat for the triennium 2020‐2022
CoP18 Doc. 7.4 A1
Annex 2: Budget scenario – zero real growth
CoP18 Doc. 7.4 A2
Annex 3: Budget scenario – zero nominal growth
CoP18 Doc. 7.4 A3
Annex 4: Budget scenario – incremental growth
CoP18 Doc. 7.4 A4
7.5
Access to funding, including GEF funding
CoP18 Doc. 7.5
7.6
Sponsored delegates project
CoP18 Doc. 7.6
Sec.
Support for keeping current selection criteria; Secretariat to explore extension of the project from CoP to Committee meetings.
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8.
Draft resolution on language strategy for the Convention
CoP18 Doc. 8
IQ
Unclear why Arabic should be added as official CITES language but not other UN languages (Chinese, Russian). Budgetary implications and potential further delays in document production militate against the proposal.
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Strategic matters
9.
Committee reports and recommendations
9.1
Standing Committee
9.1.1
Report of the Chair
CoP18 Doc. 9.1.1
9.1.2
Election of new regional and alternate regional members (no document)
9.2
Animals Committee
9.2.1
Report of the Chair
9.2.2
Election of new regional and alternate regional members (no document)
9.3
Plants Committee
9.3.1
Report of the Chair
CoP18 Doc. 9.3.1
9.3.2
Election of new regional and alternate regional members (no document)
10.
CITES Strategic Vision post-2020
CoP18 Doc. 10
SC
Support for adoption of revised Strategic Vision as amended by the Secretariat; also support amended draft decisions to task Secretariat to compare objectives with existing decisions, resolutions; mandate SC to work on indicators.
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11.
Review of the Convention
CO, NA, ZW
Raises some relevant issues as regards livelihoods and review of Appendices. However, the proposal seems biased in its current form and scope, as well as insufficiently prepared, based on historical deliberations without in-depth reflection of increasingly complex wildlife trade and conservation challenges, and given the potentially far-reaching consequences. Addressees of draft Decisions are not specified.
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12.
Securing better implementation of marine fish species listings in the Appendices
CoP18 Doc. 12
AG
Acknowledge that support for more effective implementation of marine listings is still needed. However, review of the effectiveness of previous listings should focus on particular cases, with clear justification, and make use of existing mechanisms and recommendations from previous reviews rather than establish a new ad-hoc process. Oppose an ‘embargo’ on new listings of any group of species; what matters is whether listing criteria are fulfilled.
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13.
Revision of Resolution Conf. 11.1 (Rev. CoP17) on Establishment of committees
CoP18 Doc. 13
SC/Sec.
Support proposed new Resolution as amended by the Sec. and the SC Chair.
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14.
Potential conflicts of interest in the Animals and Plants Committees
CoP18 Doc. 14
SC
SC70 adopted standard disclosure form for declarations of interest; support for deletion of Decisions 16.09 and 16.10.
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15.
Cooperation with organizations and multilateral environmental agreements
15.1
Cooperation with other biodiversity-related conventions
CoP18 Doc. 15.1
SC
Support renewal of Decisions 17.55 and 17.56 as amended by the Sec. and the Sec.’s proposal to prepare a report summarizing existing practices in other biodiversity-related conventions.
Synergies among biodiversity MEAs should continue to be strengthened and it is appropriate for the SC to keep matters under review.
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15.2
Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources ( CCAMLR )
CoP18 Doc. 15.2
Sec.
Support amendments to Res. Conf. 12.4 jointly proposed by CITES and CCAMLR Secretariats.
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15.3
Global Strategy for Plant Conservation
CoP18 Doc. 15.3
SC
Support new draft Decisions to replace Decisions 17.53 and 17.54.
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15.4
Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services ( IPBES )
CoP18 Doc. 15.4
SC/Sec.
Support the draft resolution on Cooperation with the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services.
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15.5
The International Consortium on Combating Wildlife Crime ( ICCWC )
CoP18 Doc. 15.5
Sec.
Support call on Parties to continue funding ICCWC activities. Invite ICCWC partners to ensure effective transparency mechanisms.
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15.6
Cooperation between CITES and the World Heritage Convention
CoP18 Doc. 15.6
NO
Support the draft Resolution (which calls for developing a Memorandum of Understanding between the WHC and CITES) as amended by the Sec. Support the draft Decisions as proposed by Norway, with changes to reflect that any proposed joint programme of work should be approved by SC.
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16.
CITES tree species programme
Sec.
Support the draft Decisions, including the Decision which calls for the Sec. to collect information, report progress made and continue cooperation with forest-related organizations and strengthen the support for Parties to implement the Convention for listed tree species. Invite other Parties to financially contribute to the programme.
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17.
Rural communities
Propose that all documents under 17 and 18 are considered as a package in an in-session working group which will, inter alia, consider the elements for discussion in the inter-sessional working group. Consider jointly with related proposals under Item 18.
17.1
Report of the Standing Committee
CoP18 Doc. 17.1
SC/Sec.
Support Sec.’s proposal to amend Res. Conf. 16.6 on Livelihoods. Proposal to delete CoP 17 Decisions would be premature; further inter-sessional work is warranted (join up with Livelihoods WG?).
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17.2
Proposed amendments to Resolution Conf. 4.6 (Rev. CoP17) [Submission of draft resolutions] and Resolution Conf. 9.24 (Rev. CoP17)
CoP18 Doc. 17.2
NA, ZW
Suggested amendment to Res. 4.6 as drafted seems out of place, because the resolution is otherwise focused on formalities and procedures for submission of proposals.
The proposed amendments to Annex 6 section C of Res. Conf. 9.24 would at least need to clarify the geographical scope of consultations with rural communities, i.e. each Party within its own territory; any changes should be non-binding. Consider jointly with doc. 18.3.
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17.3
Participatory mechanism for rural communities
BW, CO, NA, ZW
Oppose the establishment of a permanent Rural Communities Committee. Consider alternative ways of making the voice of rural communities heard.
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18.
CITES and livelihoods
Propose that all documents under 17&18 are considered as a package in an in-session working group which will, inter alia, consider the elements for discussion in the inter-sessional working group. Consider jointly with related proposals under Item 17.
18.1
Report of the Secretariat
CoP18 Doc. 18.1 (Rev. 1)
Sec.
Support re-establishment of WG, development of guidance through consultancy, for consideration by CoP 19. Consider additional draft Decisions proposed by the Secretariat.
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18.2
Proposal by Peru
CoP18 Doc. 18.2
PE
Regarding draft Dec. 18.AA (a) providing guidance on how to maximize trade benefits from CITES species, and (b) evaluating registered marks of trade for community-made products, consider jointly with Doc. 18.1 (Rev. 1) and propose a drafting group to find a common approach between these two documents, taking into account the Sec.’s comments on both documents.
Generally open for establishment of an ‘International Day for Livelihoods of Rural Communities’ but specific Resolution might not be needed for that purpose; also consider resource implications.
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18.3
Proposed amendments to Resolution Conf. 9.24 (Rev. CoP17)
CoP18 Doc. 18.3
CN
Idea of including some kind of ‘Livelihood analyses’ in supporting statement for listing proposals (Res. Conf. 9.24, Annex 6) could be considered but does not seem ripe for decision at CoP 18; proposed wording partly unclear.
Consider jointly with doc. 17.2.
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19.
Food security and livelihoods
CoP18 Doc. 19
SC
Oppose renewal of decisions, as WG has not progressed and very similar issues are addressed under ‘Rural communities’ and ‘Livelihoods’; support Sec. comments.
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20.
Demand reduction strategies to combat illegal trade in CITES-listed species
CoP18 Doc. 20
SC
Support adoption of the draft Decisions as amended by the Sec. and agree to deletion of Decisions 17.44 to 17.48.
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21.
Capacity building and identification materials
21.1
Capacity-building and identification materials
CoP18 Doc. 21.1
AC/PC
Support draft Decisions to establish joint AC/PC working group on identification materials; also support Sec.’s proposal to delete Decisions covered under 54.1.
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21.2
Capacity-building activities specified in Resolutions and Decisions
CoP18 Doc. 21.2
SC
Support adoption of the draft Decisions (revision, enhancement of CITES website, Virtual College online courses) with the Sec.’s proposed changes.
Consider jointly with 21.3, 28, 29.
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21.3
Framework to facilitate coordination, transparency and accountability of CITES capacity-building efforts
CoP18 Doc. 21.3
US
Valuable initiative but adoption of the draft Resolution and framework at CoP 18 seems premature. Support integration of relevant elements into 21.2 instead, as proposed by Sec., for consideration by SC and CoP 19.
Consider jointly with docs. 21.2, 28.
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22.
United Nations World Wildlife Day
Support draft amendments to Resolution Conf. 17.1 inviting Parties and non-Party States to designate one focal point for coordinating the celebration of World Wildlife Day in the country.
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23.
Youth engagement
CoP18 Doc. 23
SC
Support suggested revisions to Resolution Conf. 17.5 on youth engagement (Annex 1) and delete Decisions 17.26 and 17.27.
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Interpretation and implementation matters
Existing Resolutions and Decisions
24.
Review of Resolutions
CoP18 Doc. 24
Sec.
Generally support amendments to Resolutions Conf. 4.6, Submission of documents (incl. on centralised funding decision); review suggested incorporation of Dec. 14.19. Support amendments to Resolutions 12.8, Review of Significant Trade (as per SC70) and 14.3, Compliance procedures (incl. Res. 10.10 and Res. 17.7).
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25.
Review of Decisions
Support the recommendations of the Sec. as presented in 22 separated items under the annex of document 25.
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General compliance and enforcement
26.
National laws for implementation of the Convention
Sec.
Support set of Decisions but call for more clarity on the timelines. Consider proposing additional measures for Parties with legislation in category 2 or 3 to submit to the Sec. details of measures for the effective implementation of the Convention.
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27.
CITES compliance matters
Sec.
Support proposed amendment to Res. Conf. 11.3 (Rev. CoP17). Generally support the draft Decisions, but ask for more justification – and potentially a more cautious approach – in particular in relation to the development of a new CITES permit policy and of an ‘integrated compliance electronic platform’.
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28.
Compliance Assistance Programme
Sec.
Generally support set of Decisions aiming at establishing a Compliance Assistance Programme with a view to assisting Parties with long‐standing difficulties in achieving compliance with the Convention and related recommendations of the SC. Question nonetheless budget implications related to the creation of the Programme.
Consider jointly with doc. 21 and with budget documents.
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29.
Country-wide Significant Trade Reviews
CoP18 Doc. 29
AC/PC
Support mandate, as amended by the Sec., for the Sec. to analyse and Committees to consider options and make recommendations to CoP 19.
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30.
Compliance in relation to Malagasy ebonies (Diospyros spp.) and palisanders and rosewoods (Dalbergia spp.)
30.1
Report of Madagascar
Take note.
Consider jointly with doc. 30.2.
30.2
Report of the Standing Committee
CoP18 Doc. 30.2
SC
Support but remain vigilant on the need not to focus all discussions on the use plan proposed by Madagascar. Call for strong focus on the need for more robust enforcement efforts to tackle illegal logging and dismantle trafficking networks. Propose to amend draft decision 18.BB to take account of the 2017 UNODC recommendations on the matter, and insert precautionary wording to ensure that any future use plan is sufficiently secure.
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31.
Domestic markets for frequently illegally traded specimens
CoP18 Doc. 31
SC
Generally support proposed amendment to Resolution Conf. 10.10 (Rev. CoP17) and draft revised Decisions 17.87-17.88, including on domestic controls of wildlife products other than elephant ivory.
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32.
Enforcement matters
CoP18 Doc. 32
Sec.
Support proposed draft Decisions and proposed amendment to Resolution Conf. 11.3 (Rev. CoP17). Agree with deletion of Decisions 17.83 to 17.85.
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33.
Combating wildlife cybercrime
33.1
Report of the Secretariat
CoP18 Doc. 33.1
Sec.
Support proposed draft Decisions.
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33.2
Report of the Standing Committee
CoP18 Doc. 33.2
SC
Support proposed amendments to Resolution Conf. 11.3 (Rev. CoP17) and adoption of draft Decisions as modified by the Sec. Agree with deletion of Decisions 17.94 to 17.96.
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34.
Wildlife crime enforcement support in West and Central Africa
Sec.
Welcome the report and acknowledge importance of the issue. Support adoption of all recommendations, including draft Decisions in Annex 1.
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35.
Disposal of confiscated specimens
CoP18 Doc. 35
SC
Support deletion of Decisions 17.118 and 17.119 and adoption of proposed draft Decisions. Oppose any additions that would compromise sensitive information about rescue centres, or would result in additional obligations for Parties. Also oppose potential resumption of SC working group.
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36.
Storage and management of illegal trade data collected through the Parties’ annual illegal trade reports
CoP18 Doc. 36
SC
Overall support the principle of more systematic storage and management of illegal trade data collected through annual illegal trade reports. Share the Sec.’s concerns as to the limited added value of such a database if only a limited number of Parties actually report and provide data. Consider proposing language to encourage Parties to more systematically submit annual illegal trade reports. Invite the Sec. and UNODC to consider funding the database via the external budget of the Convention for the time being.
Consider jointly with budget documents.
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37.
Working conditions of wildlife rangers and their implications for implementation of CITES
CoP18 Doc. 37
NP
Welcome the report and acknowledge importance of the issue.
Regulation of trade
38.
Designation and roles of Management Authorities
CoP18 Doc. 38
Sec.
Generally support proposed Resolution with changes. Changes of some aspects of the text are needed, including: to make the proposals workable in different regulatory regimes (from an administrative and legal perspective), and to avoid creating new legal duties which are not in the Convention, and including accommodating the need to have one Management Authority per country that is responsible for international communication.
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39.
Guidance for making legal acquisition findings
CoP18 Doc. 39
SC
Support draft resolution.
Consider jointly with doc. 40.
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40.
Due diligence by CITES Parties and obligations of importing countries
US
Generally support the intention and approach. Closer scrutiny of some aspects of the proposed amendments to Res. Conf. 11.3 is needed.
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41.
Electronic systems and information technologies
CoP18 Doc. 41
SC
Support the proposed draft Decisions, as amended by the Sec.
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42.
Traceability
CoP18 Doc. 42
Sec., Chair of SC, MX and CH as Chairs of the intersessional working group on traceability
Agree with the working definition of CITES traceability and support the adoption of draft decisions in Annex 1, including the proposed amendments by the Sec.
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43.
Specimens produced from synthetic or cultured DNA
CoP18 Doc. 43
SC
Support the draft Decisions as amended by the Sec., and replacing Decisions 17.89-17.91, to continue assessing the implications of specimens produced through biotechnology that may have an impact on the interpretation and implementation of the Convention. Suggest amendment for draft Decision 18.CC.
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44.
Definition of the term ‘appropriate and acceptable destinations’
44.1
Report of the Standing Committee
CoP18 Doc. 44.1
SC
Support the adoption of non-binding guidance for determining whether a proposed recipient of a living specimen is suitably equipped to house and care for it, as amended by the Sec. in Annex 4, and the draft decisions on the definition of ‘appropriate and acceptable destinations’ as amended in Annex 5.
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44.2
International trade in live African elephants: Proposed revision of Resolution Conf. 11.20 (Rev. CoP17) on Definition of the term ‘appropriate and acceptable destinations’
CoP18 Doc. 44.2
BF, JO, LB, LR, NE, NG, SD, SY
The document proposes amendments to Res. Conf. 11.20 in such a way that live African elephants are only moved to in-situ conservation programmes within their natural range, thus excluding any trade in wild-caught African elephants to destinations for the purpose of ex-situ captive use, even where this would be beneficial for conservation purposes. Also consider in relation to the current regime for App. I-listed specimens.
The Union opposes the recommendations in document 44.2 and encourages further inter-sessional work towards CoP 19.
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45.
Non-detriment findings
CoP18 Doc. 45
AC
Support proposed draft Decisions aiming at addressing gaps and Parties’ needs in making non‐detriment findings and supporting the implementation of Resolution Conf. 16.7 (Rev. CoP17). Support for a second international workshop on NDFs.
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46.
Quotas for leopard hunting trophies
Support the proposed amendments to Res. Conf. 10.14 (Rev. CoP16) proposed by the SC (removing Kenya and Malawi from the table in paragraph 1, a) of the Res.).
Support to prolong draft decisions in Annex 3 for CAR, Botswana and Ethiopia, but to suspend their quotas until reviewed by the Animals Committee and SC.
Support the set of draft decisions as proposed by the Sec. in Annex 3. General support for the amendments to Resolution Conf. 9.21 (Rev. CoP13), as proposed by the Sec. in Annex 2; however, a formal review process should be established within a specified time frame, and it should direct the range States or the Animals and Standing Committees to report to the CoP when concerns arise or changes to the ‘approved quota’ are deemed necessary.
Further discussion needed on the export quotas maintained in Res. Conf. 10.14 (Rev. CoP16).
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47.
Enhancement of quotas for markhor hunting trophies
CoP18 Doc. 47
PK
Support the increase of hunting trophies quota for markhor in Pakistan from 12 to 20 animals per year, if Pakistan provides more information demonstrating that the guidelines on Appendix I hunting trophies in Resolution Conf. 17.9 are met, including information on:
the source of the 2017 population estimates which form the basis of Pakistan’s NDF;
new communities / areas which will join the community‐based trophy-hunting programme; and
how the quotas will be distributed (including for which sub‐species).
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48.
Black rhinoceros hunting trophies: Export quota for South Africa
ZA
Proposed increase of quota from 5 adult male black rhinos to max. 0,5 % of the country’s total population appears reasonable, if translated into annual publication by South Africa of a specific quota (absolute number of specimens).
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49.
Implications of the transfer of a species to Appendix I
49.1
Report of the Secretariat
CoP18 Doc. 49.1
Sec.
Support amendments to Res. Conf. 12.3 to clarify that, after uplisting of a species, applicable rules are those valid at the time of trading (not harvesting), and to Res. Conf. 13.6. Further analyse proposal to include a new paragraph (11) in Res. Conf. 12.3 and draft Decision for SC to consider need for guidance during transition period, including between listing decision and entry into force, and for SC to look into special conditions for annotated plants including timber species.
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49.2
Trade in ‘pre-Appendix-I’ specimens
CoP18 Doc. 49.2
CI, NG, SN
Support Sec.’s proposal to consider 49.1 and the recommendations contained therein as our starting point, instead of the recommendation in 49.2. Open to incorporate drafting elements into 49.1.
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50.
Amendments to Resolution Conf. 10.13 (Rev. CoP15) on Implementation of the Convention for timber species
CoP18 Doc. 50
SC
Support but propose to include reference to the need to base NDFs on adequate conversion factors, and other minor amendments.
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51.
Stocks and stockpiles
CoP18 Doc. 51
SC
Support continuation of inter-sessional work with more clearly defined mandate, excluding management of stockpiles.
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52.
Introduction from the sea
CoP18 Doc. 52
SC
Support renewed mandate for the Sec. to monitor implementation of Res. Conf. 14.6 and report on BBNJ negotiations; SC to review information.
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53.
Purpose codes on CITES permits and certificates
CoP18 Doc. 53
SC
Support draft amendments to Res. Conf. 12.3 (Rev. CoP17) on Permits and certificates. Support the new set of draft decisions proposed by the Sec. instead of the draft amendments to Decision 14.54 in Annex 1 of the document.
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54.
Identification of specimens in trade
54.1
Identification Manual
CoP18 Doc. 54.1
AC, PC, Sec.
Support.
Consider jointly with 21.1.
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54.2
Identification of CITES-listed tree species
CoP18 Doc. 54.2
PC
Support new set of Decisions and deletion of previous decisions.
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54.3
Identification of sturgeons and paddlefish specimens in trade
CoP18 Doc. 54.3
Support renewal of Decisions. Consider whether any EU Member State can commit to funding the long-overdue study.
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55.
CITES implementation for trade in medicinal plant species
Support the draft decision to liaise with key players in the medicinal plants trade and report it to the PC as a first step to get information about the trade and its volume.
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Exemptions and special trade provisions
56.
Simplified procedure for permits and certificates
CoP18 Doc. 56
SC
Generally support the proposed amendments to Resolution Conf. 11.15 (Rev. CoP12), Resolution Conf. 12.3 (Rev. CoP17) and the draft Decisions directed to the Sec.; take into account the Sec.’s observations and consider need for further amendments.
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57.
Implementation of the Convention relating to captive-bred and ranched specimens
CoP18 Doc. 57
SC
Support draft Decisions as suggested by the SC and amended by the Sec.
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58.
Implementation of Resolution Conf. 17.7 on Review of trade in animal specimens reported as produced in captivity
CoP18 Doc. 58
SC
Support draft Decisions and suggested amendment of Resolution Conf. 17.7 as suggested by the SC and endorsed by the Sec.
Consider jointly with budget documents.
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59.
Definition of the term ‘artificially propagated’
59.1
Guidance on the term ‘artificially propagated’
CoP18 Doc. 59.1
PC
Support draft decision. Open to amendments proposed by the Sec. Suggest that publication of guidance should only happen after its review by the PC. Highlight the need for an update of the ‘Guide to the application of CITES source codes’ in order to reflect the creation of a new source code for plants.
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59.2
Source codes for plant specimens in trade
CoP18 Doc. 59.2
SC
Support creation of source code Y through amendments to Resolution Conf. 11.11 (Rev. CoP17) and Resolution Conf. 12.3 (Rev. CoP17), as well as draft Decisions as proposed by the SC. Consider opposing some of the additional amendments proposed by the Sec., in particular regarding agarwood and the need for NDFs.
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Species specific matters
60.
Illegal trade in cheetahs
(Acinonyx jubatus)
CoP18 Doc. 60
Sec.
Support the draft Decision calling upon the Sec. to make available the final version of the CITES cheetah trade resource kit, subject to availability of resources. Agree to deletion of decisions 17.124, 17.126, 17.127, 17.128 and 17.130; Decisions 17.125 and 17.129 being renewed as revised by the Sec. as set out in Doc. 25.
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61.
Sturgeons and paddlefish (Acipenseriformes spp.)
Sec.
Support renewed mandate for the SC to look into caviar labelling.
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62.
Draft decisions on the conservation of amphibians (Amphibia)
CR
Broad range of draft Decisions addressed to Parties, Committees and Sec., proposed without supporting statement or prior consideration by the AC or SC. The information required is not specific for amphibians but would apply to all taxa. The proposal as it stands will not be supported, but more focused proposal with concrete actions could be considered favourably.
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63.
Eels (Anguilla spp.)
CoP18 Doc. 63
AC, SC, Sec.
Support draft Decisions as amended by the Sec. and suggest a short drafting group to refine these Decisions.
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64.
Precious corals (Order Antipatharia and family Coralliidae)
SC
Support the draft decision mandating the AC and SC to analyse and draw conclusions from the precious corals survey and the FAO study.
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65.
Implementation of Resolution Conf. 16.10 on Implementation of the Convention for agarwood -producing taxa [Aquilaria spp. and Gyrinops spp.]
CoP18 Doc. 65
PC
Support adoption of draft decisions on agarwood-producing taxa and deletion of previous decisions.
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66.
Trade in Boswellia spp. (Burseraceae)
CoP18 Doc. 66
LK, US
Support set of draft decisions as amended by the Sec.
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67.
Humphead wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus)
CoP18 Doc. 67
SC
Agree with the draft Decision aiming at providing assistance to the main exporting and importing countries to address remaining implementation challenges.
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68.
Sharks and rays (Elasmobranchii spp.)
68.1
Report of the Animals Committee
AC
Note the report.
68.2
Report of the Secretariat
Support the set of draft decisions and the draft amendments to the Res. 12.6 (Rev. CoP17).
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69.
Elephants (Elephantidae spp.)
69.1
Implementation of Resolution Conf. 10.10 (Rev. CoP17) on Trade in elephant specimens
Sec./ SC
Stocks and stockpiles: support Decision for SC to review guidance prepared by the Sec.
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Asian elephants: open to support renewal of Decisions but need greater buy-in from range States for this to be effective.
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NIAPs: support proposed revisions to Res. Conf. 10.10, para. 26 g) and Annex III (NIAP process guidelines) and to Res. Conf. 14.3 on Compliance (see doc. 24);
consider the Sec.’s request for creation of new post (and consider budgetary implications).
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ETIS review: support ToR as agreed at SC70.
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MIKE, ETIS financial and operational sustainability: support draft Dec. for the Sec. to develop proposal (costs: 30 000 USD), SC to review.
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Domestic ivory markets: support proposed amendment to Res. Conf. 10.10 as contained in doc. 31.
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69.2
Report on Monitoring the Illegal Killing of Elephants ( MIKE )
CoP18 Doc. 69.2
Sec.
Take note of the report.
69.3
Report on the Elephant Trade Information System ( ETIS )
CoP18 Doc. 69.3 (Rev. 1)
Sec.
Take note of the report; consider implications for NIAP process (specific countries identified by ETIS not currently under NIAP).
69.4
Ivory stockpiles : proposed revision of Resolution Conf. 10.10 (Rev. CoP17) on Trade in elephant specimens
CoP18 Doc. 69.4
BF, TD, CI, GA, JO, KE, LR, NE, NG, SD, SY
Acknowledge importance of having the guidance finalised but question the feasibility and suitability of an in-session WG for that purpose. Consider alternative Sec.’s suggestions.
(–)
69.5
Implementing aspects of Resolution Conf. 10.10 (Rev. CoP17) on the closure of domestic ivory markets
BF, CI, ET, GA, KE, LR, NE, NG, SY
Contest conclusions regarding EU ivory market (para. 28); highlight ongoing EU efforts.
Oppose proposed changes to Res. Conf. 10.10 and associated draft Decisions as disproportionate and partly unclear.
–
70.
Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) and other marine turtles (Cheloniidae and Dermochelyidae)
Sec.
Support to continue the work through draft decisions proposed by the Sec. and to establish an inter-sessional working group on marine turtles.
+
71.
Asian big cats (Felidae spp.)
71.1
Report of the Secretariat
Sec.
Support the document with amendments aiming to strengthen the Sec.’s draft decisions.
Support the Sec.’s recommendation to retain Dec. 14.69.
(+)
71.2
Draft decisions on Asian big cats
CoP18 Doc. 71.2
IN
Support in general efforts to monitor and better manage trade in Asian big cats. Before the suggested draft Decisions can be supported, they need substantial analysis and amendments, including to avoid duplication with document 71.1. The link to Res. Conf. 12.5 (Rev. 17) should also be considered.
0
72.
Seahorses (Hippocampus spp.) on CITES – a roadmap to success
MV, MC, LK, US
Support the set of Decisions as amended by the Sec. to initiate discussion about management and sustainable use of seahorses in the AC and SC.
+
73.
Great apes (Hominidae spp.)
CoP18 Doc. 73
SC, Sec.
Support amendments to Resolution Conf. 13.4 (Rev. CoP16) on Conservation of and trade in great apes as proposed by the Sec., as well as deletion of Decisions 17.232 and 17.233. The proposal is based on the report on the status of great apes and the relative impact of illegal trade and other pressures on their status, which was prepared through collaboration between the Sec., IUCN, GRASP and other partners, and has been considered by AC30 and SC70. Some editorial changes might be desirable, in particular to change references from ‘bushmeat’ to ‘wild meat’ to be consistent with Doc. 95.
+
74.
Rosewood timber species [Leguminosae (Fabaceae)]
CoP18 Doc. 74
PC
Support adoption of draft decisions.
+
75.
Pangolins (Manis spp.)
CoP18 Doc. 75
Sec., incorporating SC proposal
Support the set of draft decisions as recommended by the SC (SC69), with amendments suggested by the Sec., and support deletion of Decisions 17.239-17.240.
+
76.
African lion (Panthera leo)
76.1
Report of the Secretariat
Support the set of draft Decisions on African lions (Panthera leo) and big cats and support deletion of Decisions 17.241-17.245.
+
76.2
Conservation of and trade in African lions
NG, TG
The set of draft Decisions suggested under 76.1, which take into account the concerns highlighted in this document and the accompanying draft Resolution, are likely to be more successful in achieving meaningful and targeted action within a specified time‐frame.
-
77.
Jaguar (Panthera onca)
77.1
Jaguar trade
CR, MX
Support in general the set of draft Decisions calling for a study on illegal trade in jaguars; and support the recommendations and amendments to Annex 1 by the Sec. to merge the document with the document under 77.2.
(+)
77.2
Illegal trade in jaguar
CoP18 Doc. 77.2
PE
Oppose adoption of a species-specific Resolution. However, some of the activities identified could be included in set of decisions and considered in the context of 77.1 (or proponents could merge their documents into one set of Decisions as proposed by the Sec. in Doc. 77.1).
(–)
78.
Illegal trade in Tibetan antelope
(Pantholops hodgsonii)
CoP18 Doc. 78
SC
Support the draft recommendation and the proposal by the Sec. to amend para 2b) of Resolution Conf. 11.8 (Rev. CoP17).
+
79.
Songbird trade and conservation management (Passeriformes)
US, LK
Generally support the proposal for the AC to consider the conservation implications of songbird trade, preferably based on a review commissioned by the Sec., subject to external funding. The draft decisions will need to be amended to address these changes and the concerns expressed by the Sec.
+
80.
African cherry ( Prunus africana )
CoP18 Doc. 80
PC
Support adoption of draft decisions.
+
81.
African grey parrots
(Psittacus erithacus)
ZA
Open to prolonging the deadline for registrations of breeding facility.
Suggest to add new paragraph f) to Decision 17.256 referencing the IUCN reintroduction and repopulation guidelines.
+
82.
Banggai cardinalfish
(Pterapogon kauderni)
AC
Support the set of draft decisions; the EU is ready to support Indonesia in implementing Decision 18.AA.
+
83.
Rhinoceroses (Rhinocerotidae spp.)
83.1
Report of the Standing Committee and the Secretariat
Support the draft decisions with some amendments to introduce time frames for actions.
Support deletion of Decisions 17.135-17.144, and replacement of Decisions 17.133 and 17.134 by a new draft decision 18.AA.
+
83.2
Revisions to Resolution Conf. 9.14 (Rev. CoP17) on Conservation of and trade in African and Asian rhinoceroses, and associated decisions
KE
Oppose draft decisions and amendments to Resolution Conf. 9.14 as they stand, since they exceed the Convention’s mandate and duplicate existing resolutions and decisions.
(–)
84.
Helmeted hornbill (Rhinoplax vigil)
CoP18 Doc. 84
SC
Support draft Decisions in Annex 1, including the Sec.’s proposed amendments, and delete Decisions 17.264, 17.265 and 17.266.
+
85.
Queen conch (Strombus gigas)
Support the draft Decisions in Annex 1 which will replace the decisions 17.285 to 17.287 and 17.289 and delete Decisions 17.288 and 17.290 which have been fully implemented.
+
86.
Saiga antelope (Saiga spp.)
CoP18 Doc. 86
SC
Support the document which is based on the outcome of discussions in the SC and which targets the saiga range States in order to improve management of stockpiles of parts and derivatives of the species, to improve their capacities to tackle illegal trade, and to enhance in situ and ex situ conservation efforts; support the proposal by the Sec. to involve the AC in implementation of one decision. The decisions may need some modifications depending on the outcome of the proposed changes of the listing.
+
87.
Conservation of the Titicaca water frog (Telmatobius culeus)
PE
The species was listed in Appendix I at CoP 17. The impact of international trade on the conservation status of this species remains unclear, probably due to insufficient data. The adoption of a dedicated resolution on the conservation of the Titicaca water frog seems to be premature.
(–)
88.
Tortoises and freshwater turtles (Testudines spp.)
CoP18 Doc. 88
SC, Sec.
Generally support the draft revised version of Resolution Conf. 11.9 on Conservation of and trade in tortoises and freshwater turtles and the draft decisions proposed by the Sec.; consider the need to focus future work on practical needs.
(+)
89.
Totoaba (Totoaba macdonaldi)
CoP18 Doc. 89
Sec.
Support draft Decisions on further collecting of information from Parties; awareness-raising and enforcement measures; study on vaquita and totoaba (outline agreed by SC) to be carried out by Sec.
+
90.
Black Sea bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus ponticus)
CoP18 Doc. 90
AC
Support draft Decision for Sec. to cooperate with the Agreement on the Conservation of Cetaceans in the Black Sea, Mediterranean Sea and contiguous Atlantic area (ACCOBAMS).
+
91.
Conservation of vicuña (Vicugna vicugna) and trade in its fibre and products
AR
Generally support the draft resolution on conservation of vicuna and trade in its fibre and products, and the recommendations by the Sec.; the document was prepared under the Convention for the Conservation and Management of Vicuña.
+
92.
Appendix-I listed species
CoP18 Doc. 92
Sec., AC, PC
Support adoption of draft decisions and deletion of Decisions 17.22 to 17.25.
+
93.
Neotropical tree species
CoP18 Doc. 93
PC
Support adoption of draft decisions.
+
94.
Conservation management of and trade in marine ornamental fishes
CoP18 Doc. 94
CH, US, EU
Support draft Decisions (co‐proposed by the Union) as amended by the Sec., especially with regard to inviting fishery stakeholders and industry representatives to contribute to the workshop.
+
95.
Guidance materials, activities and tools aimed at enhancing Parties’ capacity to regulate bushmeat trade
Sec.
Generally support the draft revised version of Res. Conf. 13.11 (Rev. CoP17) and the deletion of decisions proposed by the Sec. (Dec. 14.73, 14.74, 17.112 and 17.113).
Suggest amendments to recognise that CBD guidance for a sustainable wild meat sector refers only to the tropics and sub-tropics and that the current definition of wild meat (bushmeat) in the CITES glossary should be retained.
+
96.
African Carnivore Initiative
Support the draft decisions.
+
97.
West African vulture trade and conservation management
CoP18 Doc. 97
BF, NE, SN
Support the set of decisions that will promote synergies with the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS), as amended by the Sec. Addressing illegal poisoning and the belief-based trade is very important, and there are strong links between the elephant/rhino poaching and the vulture-poisoning events. One of the species addressed in the document, the Egyptian vulture, breeds regularly in the EU and winters in Africa.
+
Maintenance of the Appendices
98.
Reservations with respect to amendments to Appendices I and II
CoP18 Doc. 98
Sec.
Support proposed amendments to Res. Conf. 4.25 on Reservations, to confirm the 90-day deadline for reservations to App. I and II listings, and to clarify when the withdrawal of a reservation becomes effective.
+
99.
Standard nomenclature
CoP18 Doc. 99
AC, PC, Sec.
Support proposed amendments to Annex to Res. Conf. 12.11 and associated draft Decisions.
Support extending Decision 17.312 to require the AC to consider the review and make recommendations to CoP 19.
+
Annex 5: Proposed New CITES Standard References for Nomenclature of Birds (Class Aves)
CoP18 Doc. 99 A5
Take note of consultant’s report on standard references for nomenclature of birds.
Annex 6: Proposed changes in the published literature concerning nomenclature of CITES-listed animal species for which the Animals Committee, at the time of CoP 18 document submission, has not yet reached a recommendation on adoption or rejection for CITES purposes
CoP18 Doc. 99 A6
100.
Inclusion of species in Appendix III
Agree with the proposed draft decisions and the proposed changes to Resolution Conf. 9.25 (Rev. CoP17).
+
101.
Annotations
CoP18 Doc. 101
SC
Support proposed amendment to Res. Conf. 11.21 (Rev. CoP17), revision to Paragraph 7 of the Interpretation Section of the CITES Appendices, and draft decisions contained in Annex 4. Support proposed amendments to Decision 16.162 (Rev. CoP17) but remain open to potential changes depending on the outcome on annotation #15.
+
102.
Annotations for Appendix-II orchids
CoP18 Doc. 102
SC
Support draft definition of the term ‘cosmetics’, and adoption of proposed decisions.
+
103.
Guidance for the publication of the Appendices
CoP18 Doc. 103
CA
Support the draft decisions to develop guidance on the presentation of annotations and support the proposed amendments by the Sec. to avoid restricting prematurely the scope of the guidance.
+
104.
Review of Resolution Conf. 10.9 on Consideration of proposals for the transfer of African elephant populations from Appendix I to Appendix II
CoP18 Doc. 104
SC
Support proposed repeal of the Resolution and deletion of associated Decision.
+
Proposals to amend the Appendices
105.
Proposals to amend Appendices I and II
Listing proposals are addressed in Part 2 of this document, below.
Conclusion of the meeting
106.
Determination of the time and venue of the next regular meeting of the Conference of the Parties (no document)
No document
107.
Closing remarks (Observers, Parties, CITES Secretary-General, Host Government) (no document)
No document

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