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Saving What Remains CITES CITES was established in 1973 to restrict the trade of endangered plant and animal species. There are 124 signatory countries, each of which is responsible for carrying out the rules of the convention in its own country and for helping other country members enforce the treaty There are three appendixes: Appendix 1: includes species, sub-species, and populations threatened with extinction that are affected by trade. Commercial trade is these species is prohibited. Appendix 2: Includes species, subspecies, and populations that may become threatened with extinction if trade is not strictly controlled. Trade requires an export permit issued by the proper authorities of the export country Appendix 3: Includes species, subspecies, and populations subject to regulation within individual countries. Commercial trade is subject to export permits CITES Delegates Vote to Shield Endangered Species - 2002 Update on CITES

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Solutions Introduction Sustainable Forest Products Large-scale Forest Products Medicinal Drugs Logging Logging (con't) Oil Conservation Priorities Reserve Size & Valuation Organization Intergovernmental Institutions Communication, Education Indigenous people - - - - References (1) References (3) References (5)

Sustainable Dev - Agriculture Eco-tourism Foods & Genetic Diversity Medicinal Drugs & Pesticides Logging (con't) Cattle Increasing Productivity Types of Reserves Funding Developing nations NGOs International Organizations Conclusion - - - - References (2) References (4) References (6)

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