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CITES Conventions Indicators
  • Yes
  • Partly
  • Not implemented
  • No information available
  • No response
  • Not applicable

Indicators

Convention QuestionsIndicator
1. Provision of information on CITES relevant legislationInformation
2. Availability of legislation in the convention languagesRegulation
3. Trade conditions included by domestic measures adopted by countries for CITES-listed speciesRegulation
4. Taking species conditions included by domestic measures adopted by countries for CITES-listed speciesRegulation
5. Possession conditions included by domestic measures adopted by countries for CITES-listed speciesRegulation
6. Transport conditions included by domestic measures adopted by countries for CITES-listed speciesRegulation
7. Trade complete prohibition included by domestic measures adopted by countries for CITES-listed speciesRegulation
8. Taking species complete prohibition included by domestic measures adopted by countries for CITES-listed speciesRegulation
9. Possession complete prohibition included by domestic measures adopted by countries for CITES-listed speciesRegulation
10. Transport complete prohibition included by domestic measures adopted by countries for CITES-listed speciesRegulation
11. Review of legislation regarding access to or ownership of natural resourcesManagement
12. Review of legislation regarding harvestingManagement
13. Review of legislation regarding transporting of live specimensManagement
14. Review of legislation regarding handling and housing of live specimensManagement
15. Undertaking of operations to review reports and other information provided by traders and producersTechnical
16. Undertaking of operations to inspect traders, producers and marketsTechnical
17. Undertaking of border controlsTechnical
18. Imposition of administrative measures for CITES-related violationsRegulation
19. Provision to the Secretariat of detailed information on significant cases of illegal trade or information on convicted illegal traders and persistent offendersInformation
20. Country's involvement in cooperative enforcement activities with other countriesTechnical
21. Existence of incentives to local communities to assist in the enforcement of CITES legislationTechnical
22. Review or assessment of CITES-related enforcementManagement
23. Designation and contact information for Management AuthorityManagement
24. Management authority undertaking of research activities in relation to CITES species or technical issuesInformation
25. Designation and contact information of a Scientific AuthorityManagement
26. Scientific authority undertaking of research activities in relation to CITES speciesInformation
27. Designation of enforcement authoritiesManagement
28. Establishment of a specialized unit responsible for CITES-related enforcementTechnical
29. Computarization of country CITES informationInformation
30. Existence of an electronic information system providing information on CITES speciesInformation
31. Availability through the internet of information system providing information on CITES speciesInformation
32. Enforcement Authority report to Management AuthorityInformation
33. The government should had availability of a website with CITES general information and its requisitesInformation
34. Report of changes in the structure / signatures of CITES permits / certificatesInformation
35. Development of written permit procedures for issuance / acceptanceTechnical
36. Development of written permit procedures for registration of tradersTechnical
37. Development of written permit procedures for registration of producersTechnical
38. Existence of harvest and / or export quotas as a management tool in the procedure of issuance of permitsTechnical
39. Use of the revenues of CITES fees for wildlife conservationFinancial
40. Undertaking of activities to enhance effectivess of CITES implementation at the national levelManagement
41. Provision of training, status and authority to officials who have wildlife-law enforcement responsibilities (Resolution Conf. 11.3 (Rev. CoP15) (a) (iii))Management
42. To have National inter-agency Enforcement Coordination NetworksManagement
43. Participation in regional activities related to CITESManagement
44. Provision of technical or financial assistance to other countryManagement
45. Provision for data to be included in the CITES identification ManualInformation
46. Adoption of measures to achieve coordination and reduce duplication of activities between national authorities and other MEAsManagement