Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora

Sachgebiet: Naturschutz und Landschaftspflege

Signed at Washington, D.C., on 3 March 1973, amended at Bonn, on 22 June 1979 (Appendices I, II and III valid from 12 February 2008)

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The Contracting States,

Recognizing that wild fauna and flora in their many beautiful and varied forms are an irreplaceable part of the natural systems of the earth which must be protected for this and the generations to come;

Conscious of the ever-growing value of wild fauna and flora from aesthetic, scientific, cultural, recreational and economic points of view;

Recognizing that peoples and States are and should be the best protectors of their own wild fauna and flora;

Recognizing, in addition, that international co-operation is essential for the protection of certain species of wild fauna and flora against over-exploitation through international trade;

Convinced of the urgency of taking appropriate measures to this end; Have agreed as follows:

Vorbemerkung: Gaborone amendment to the text of the Convention

Präambel

Article I
Definitions

Article II
Fundamental Principles

Article III
Regulation of Trade in Specimens of Species Included in Appendix I

Article IV
Regulation of Trade in Specimens of Species Included in Appendix II

Article V
Regulation of Trade in Specimens of Species Included in Appendix III

Article VI
Permits and Certificates

Article VII
Exemptions and Other Special Provisions Relating to Trade

Article VIII
Measures to Be Taken by the Parties

Article IX
Management and Scientific Authorities