Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species
/ˌkɒnvɛnˈʃən ɒn ˌɪntəˈnæʃənəl treɪd ɪn ɪnˈdeɪndʒərd ˈspiːʃiːz/
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- (n.) An international treaty aimed at ensuring that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival.
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species regulates trade to protect vulnerable wildlife.
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- convention on international trade in endangered species
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Commonly abbreviated as CITES, the convention is a cornerstone legal instrument in international wildlife conservation, often referenced in environmental law contexts.
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