JOURNAL ARTICLE

CITES: 50 Years Later.

  • Published In: International Law News, 2023, v. 50, n. 3. P. 18 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Eisenstein, Yolanda 3 of 3

Abstract

The Convention on International Trade in EndangeredSpecies of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) arose from a1963 resolution by World Conservation Union (IUCN)members in Nairobi, Kenya.1 In 1973, the treaty wasfinalized by representatives from 80 countries meeting inWashington, DC. And depending on which figures one chooses to believe,the illegal trade numbers are between $7 - 20 billionannually.3 Depending on the value, illegal trafficking isnow the third or fourth most profitable crime behinddrugs, human trafficking, and arms.4 But illicit finances are only part of the story. In 1973 the CITES parties did not anticipate theextent of the impact surrounding illegal trade in wildlife. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:International Law News. 2023/04, Vol. 50, Issue 3, p18
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0047-0813
  • Accession Number:167354248
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