International:


Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

Objectives:
To protect certain endangered species from over exploitation by means of a system of import/export permits.

Summary of Provisions:

• Appendix I covers endangered species and trade is tightly controlled
  
• Appendix II species may become endangered unless trade is regulated
  
• Appendix III covers species that any party wishes to regulate and requires international cooperation to control trade
  
• Appendix IV model permits

Date of Adoption:
3.3.1973 (Washington)

Amendments
22.6.1979 (Bonn) 30.4.1983 (Gaborone)

Date of entry into force:
1.7.1975

Amendments
13.4.1987 not yet

Arab Participants:
Egypt, Jordan, Oman, Saudi Arabia, UAE