By TCD TEAM.
The distinguished cabinet Minister for tourism, wildlife, and natural heritage hon Penina Malonza is in Panama City to attend Convention on International Trade in Endangered species (CITIES) in Panama City, Panama.
Over 189 countries have attended the Convention that brings on board all international players globally.
Committee II concluded consideration of Elephant-related agenda items. After protracted discussions, it voted to establish a dialogue meeting of African range states, as well as other interested parties, to discuss elephant trade; and to limit live elephant trade in the meantime to conservation in their natural, historical habitat.
In the afternoon, it considered how to improve enforcement and surveillance of illegal totoaba trade in Mexico, where the fish originates.
Speaking during the convention, the cabinet secretary Ms. Malonza reiterated the Government of Kenya Commitment to protect wildlife animals which are under danger from poachers.The CS is representing the Government of kenya, in the Conference.
The hard-working CS submitted the Kenya proposal document 66.2.2 and the subsequent introduction of document 84.
The document has a lot of interest with South African countries reconsidering their hard stand to embrace the move by Kenya.
The US has agreed to support contributing to the Fund. It’s a win for Africa. Long live Kenya and our dear CS Hon Peninah Malonza. What a blessing, the TCD Digital reports.
The 1973 Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is a response to concerns over-exploitation of wildlife through international trade that contributes to the rapid decline of many species of plants and animals. CITES aims to ensure international trade of wild animal and plant species does not threaten their survival.
CITES parties are required to identify threatened species, establish rules regarding their trade, and impose trade sanctions against violators. CITES currently protects roughly 5,800 species of animals and 30,000 species of plants on three appendices. Appendix I lists species endangered due to international trade, permitting such trade only in exceptional circumstances.
Appendix-II species may become endangered if their trade is not regulated, thus they require controls aimed at preventing unsustainable use and maintaining ecosystems. Appendix-III species are those subject to domestic regulation by a party requesting the cooperation of other parties to control international trade in these species.
Appendix I lists species endangered due to international trade, permitting such trade only in exceptional circumstances. Appendix-II species may become endangered if their trade is not regulated, thus they require controls aimed at preventing unsustainable use and maintaining ecosystems. Appendix-III species are those subject to domestic regulation by a party requesting the cooperation of other parties to control international trade in these species.
Committee one n two Kenya wins her both proposals. In committe on on guitar shark fish Co presented with Israel. Guitar fish passes by 87%. In Committee a consensus to form a working sessional group of range states adopts pathto establishing a fund for stock pile management that’s adopting Kenya proposal at 92%. So cool!
This year’s convention on International Trade in Endangered species (CITIES) in Panama City, Panama over 189 countries attended the international conference.
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