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USFWS: Open Spaces

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"We recognize the interests of the Kingdom of Swaziland and the complex issues of southern white..."

Mon October 3rd, 2016

“ We recognize the interests of the Kingdom of Swaziland and the complex issues of southern white rhino management, but with such high stakes for rhinos, we voted no on this proposal. The prop...

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"We applaud the leadership and dedication of Kenya, Gabon, Chad, Botswana, and the many other..."

Mon October 3rd, 2016

“ We applaud the leadership and dedication of Kenya, Gabon, Chad, Botswana, and the many other proposing and supporting range states. Notwithstanding the fact that their proposal was defeated,...

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"CITES Parties have come to an agreement that will eliminate commercial trade in bones and products..."

Sun October 2nd, 2016

“CITES Parties have come to an agreement that will eliminate commercial trade in bones and products from wild lions, and we are pleased with that outcome. The suite of decisions adopted today w...

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CITES Members Urged to Close Domestic Ivory Markets FOR...

Sun October 2nd, 2016

CITES MEMBERS URGED TO CLOSE DOMESTIC IVORY MARKETS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MEDIA CONTACT: Johannesburg, South Africa: Danielle Kessler (Danielle_Kessler@fws.gov; +1 571-228-1803) US...

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Strongest CITES Protections Signal Hopeful Future for African...

Sun October 2nd, 2016

STRONGEST CITES PROTECTIONS SIGNAL HOPEFUL FUTURE FOR AFRICAN GREY PARROTS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Johannesburg, South Africa: Danielle Kessler (Danielle_Kessler@fws.go...

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Photo credit: Black-bellied pangolin, Sangha LodgeCITES Parties...

Wed September 28th, 2016

Photo credit: Black-bellied pangolin, Sangha Lodge CITES PARTIES URGE NEW BEGINNING FOR MOST TRAFFICKED MAMMALS AT COP17 It’s just the beginning for pangolins, and together we will change...

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CITES Myth versus RealityYou may have noticed that at no point...

Tue September 27th, 2016

CITES MYTH VERSUS REALITY You may have noticed that at no point in our discussions of CITES have we described it as a treaty that “bans all trade in wildlife,” or, “protects all wildlife...

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When do we get to talk about wildlife and plants?We talked...

Sun September 25th, 2016

WHEN DO WE GET TO TALK ABOUT WILDLIFE AND PLANTS? We talked yesterday and the day before about the language and dance of CITES—technical terms, titles and acronyms, rules, procedures. As we h...

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Wait, What’s A Plenary?So now that the CITES Delegates are at...

Sun September 25th, 2016

WAIT, WHAT’S A PLENARY? So now that the CITES Delegates are at CoP17, what are they up to? Yesterday the Opening Ceremony brought everyone together for an auspicious beginning. After a brea...

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CITES CoP17 is Underway! Today, day 1 of CoP17, started with a...

Sat September 24th, 2016

CITES COP17 IS UNDERWAY! Today, day 1 of CoP17, started with a beautifully orchestrated and dignified Opening Ceremony hosted by the South Africa Department of Environmental Affairs. The Pres...

https://usfws.tumblr.com/post/150881784974

Youth Forum for People and Wildlife Underway in Johannesburg...

Fri September 23rd, 2016

YOUTH FORUM FOR PEOPLE AND WILDLIFE UNDERWAY IN JOHANNESBURG JUST PRIOR TO CITES COP17 This week, just before CITES CoP17 , 34 impressive emerging young leaders in wildlife conservation from ar...

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CoP17 Species Snapshot: Chambered Nautilus The United States is...

Thu September 22nd, 2016

COP17 SPECIES SNAPSHOT: CHAMBERED NAUTILUS The United States is a proponent or co-proponent of various proposals to help increase protections for species at the 17th Conference of the Parties (...

https://usfws.tumblr.com/post/150774900587

CoP17 Species Snapshot: African Pygmy Chameleons The United...

Wed September 21st, 2016

COP17 SPECIES SNAPSHOT: AFRICAN PYGMY CHAMELEONS The United States is a proponent or co-proponent of various proposals to help increase protections for species at the 17th Conference of the P...

https://usfws.tumblr.com/post/150728860980

Species Snapshot: Fishhook Cacti The United States is a...

Tue September 20th, 2016

SPECIES SNAPSHOT: FISHHOOK CACTI The United States is a proponent or co-proponent of various proposals to help increase protections for species at the 17th Conference of the Parties (CoP17) ...

https://usfws.tumblr.com/post/150680746159

CoP17 Species Snapshot: African and Middle Eastern Softshell...

Sun September 18th, 2016

COP17 SPECIES SNAPSHOT: AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN SOFTSHELL TURTLES The United States is a proponent or co-proponent of various proposals to help increase protections for species at the 17th C...

https://usfws.tumblr.com/post/150589144164

CoP17 Species Snapshot: Devil RaysThe United States is a...

Sat September 17th, 2016

COP17 SPECIES SNAPSHOT: DEVIL RAYS The United States is a proponent or co-proponent of various proposals to help increase protections for species at the 17th Conference of the Parties (CoP17) ...

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African Grey Parrots: Species in Decline The United States is a...

Thu September 15th, 2016

AFRICAN GREY PARROTS: SPECIES IN DECLINE The United States is a proponent or co-proponent of various proposals to help increase protections for species at the 17th Conference of the Parties ...

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What is the CITES Conference of the Parties?Every two to three...

Fri September 9th, 2016

WHAT IS THE CITES CONFERENCE OF THE PARTIES? Every two to three years, the member countries to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) hold a...

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Excitement Builds Prior to CITES CoP17Three years have quickly...

Tue September 6th, 2016

EXCITEMENT BUILDS PRIOR TO CITES COP17 Three years have quickly come and gone and it’s now time again for the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (...

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U.S. Supports Protections for Pangolins, African Grey Parrots,...

Tue September 6th, 2016

U.S. SUPPORTS PROTECTIONS FOR PANGOLINS, AFRICAN GREY PARROTS, CHAMBERED NAUTILUS AT CITES MEETING This fall, delegates from around the globe will meet for the world’s leading forum to deba...

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