Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species

08 Oct 2016

They’ve backed the macaque! Endangered primates granted highest level of protection

By Staff Writer

Animal Defenders International (ADI) applaud the announcement from CITES conference (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) in Johannesburg, that the committee has unanimously voted for the endangered Barbary macaque to be uplisted to Appendix I, ensuring the highest level of wildlife protection. The process still requires final plenary review, however, given the outpouring of support a positive outcome is highly likely.

30 Sep 2016

Botswana Minister supports highest level of protection for African lions

By Staff Writer

Animal Defenders International (ADI) gave a roar of approval today as Botswana’s Minister of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism Tsekedi Khama appealed for countries to support CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) Proposal 4 to uplist the endangered African lion to Appendix I, ensuring the highest level of wildlife protection. Introduced by nine African nations (Niger, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, Gabon, Guinea, Mali, Mauritania, Nigeria and...