The 20th meeting of the Conference of Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) starts TODAY! Born Free USA is attending and will seek protections for a variety of threatened species. Hear more from Director of Global Conservation Programs, Alice Stroud, and visit our website to learn more! #KeepWildlifeInTheWild #BFUSACITESCoP20 #CITESCoP20 #CITES #Wildlife #WildlifeConservation | Born Free USA

CITES commends China's contribution to global wildlife trade regulation The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) said close cooperation with China is helping to spread understanding of its processes and reduce poaching. | CGTN Africa

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is a legal agreement between governments that protects species threatened by international trade. Born Free USA is attending #CITESCoP20 where thousands of delegates from 185 countries will debate and decide on species protection measures. Hear from Director of Global Conservation Programs, Alice Stroud. DIVE DEEPER: See our pinned post for @cites FAQs, and visit our website for more! #KeepWildlifeInTheWi

In 2025, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) celebrated 50 years since its entry into force on 1 July 1975. From CITES authorities to the CITES Global Youth Network, members of our global expert community describe CITES50 in 50 words. What is one word you would use to describe CITES? #CITES50 | CITES

The Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival and the Secretariat of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES) have teamed up in organizing an International Elephant Film Festival to raise global awareness of the various challenges facing the African and Asian elephants, and to mark next year’s UN World Wildlife Day (3 March 2016). The call for entries will close on 15 January 2016. www.internationalelephantfilmfestival.org | CITES