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Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
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Regulating the world’s wildlife trade since 1975

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Women are integrally involved in the conservation and sustainable use of wild species.

On today’s International Day of #RuralWomen, let us remember that the implementation of CITES is better achieved with the engagement of women in rural communities, especially those which are traditionally dependent on CITES-listed species for their livelihoods.

This CITES & Livelihoods film tells the story of sustainable trade of Jatamansi (a CITES Appendix II species), valued for its aromatic roots and widely used in traditional medicine, aromatherapy, incense, and more. Explore the connections conservation, culture, and community livelihoods.

🎥 Link to film in @cites bio

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No environmental treaty can tackle today’s information challenges alone. 🤝

This week in Geneva, more than 20 environmental treaty secretariats met with UNEP for the 16th InforMEA Steering Committee. They agreed to work more closely together and to take a bigger role in steering their shared knowledge work.

The #MinamataConvention moderated the discussion on e-learning, outreach and artificial intelligence. Participants agreed on one clear priority: a stronger community of practice.

“@informea_un is much more than an information portal. It is a community of practice, a governance mechanism shared by MEAs, and a platform for innovation.” – Monika Stankiewicz, Executive Secretary, Minamata Convention

🔗 Full story via the link in bio
https://bit.ly/3VMoceW

#MinamataConvention #InforMEA #UN80 #Environment #UnitedNations

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🦩🦜 As we commemorate the second peak of migration on #WMBD2026, we celebrate the migratory birds that connect our world through journeys spanning thousands of kilometres, linking ecosystems, cultures, and communities along the way.

Each sighting has value. Every observation helps us better understand how migratory birds are responding to a rapidly changing world.

Whether you’re a scientist, ranger, Indigenous knowledge holder, student, or bird enthusiast, your contribution matters.

Together, we are building the knowledge needed to conserve migratory birds, protect their flyways, and support international efforts to ensure these remarkable species continue to survive and thrive in the wild for countless generations to come.

Every Bird Counts. Your Observations Matter.

Happy #WorldMigratoryBirdDay2026! 🦉🦅

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We had the wonderful opportunity to participate in the briefing for the 81st CITES meeting at the Geneva International Environment House.
It was a unique opportunity for us to meet international stakeholders and gain experience in a field of international collaboration of the utmost importance, such as the protection of flora and fauna.

A big thank you to the Environment House, the Geneva Environment Network, and CITES for hosting us.

Photo credit: Geneva Environment Network

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Esto es en lo que se está convirtiendo nuestro país, España. Un desguace de cetáceos esclavos. Un cementerio de animales comprados en oferta.

Esta es una industria que explota hasta el último aliento, que utiliza y somete individuos sintientes hasta que dejan de serles rentables.

Una industria que convierte animales no humanos en mercancía. Que compra en rebajas y lo disfraza de rescates.

Una industria obsoleta y decadente que cuesta vidas. Y tú, ¿todavía crees sus mentiras?

#nocompresentradas #noalaexplotación #santuariosrealesya #noespaisparadelfines

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Fireflies! 🌟
Ever seen one?
In Tanzania, fireflies are mostly listed as Not Evaluated or Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List because of a lack of targeted scientific surveys.
Worldwide, many firefly species are threatened, and some are close to extinction. Surprisingly, they receive little conservation attention.
They face deforestation of forests and montane ecosystems, overuse of agricultural chemicals and pesticides, and light pollution that disrupts their mating signals.
Let's work together to protect these creatures, so that the future generations can still see them glow. ❤️

# WorldAnimalDay #Fireflies #Tanzania #Conservation

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🌍🐾 Aj ochrana zvierat znamená neustále sa vzdelávať.
Veľmi si vážime, že sa ako ZOO Malkia Park môžeme zúčastniť už IV. ročníka Medzinárodnej konferencie CITES. 🐅🐆🦜
Je pre nás dôležité byť súčasťou odborných stretnutí, na ktorých sa stretávajú ľudia a inštitúcie zaoberajúce sa ochranou ohrozených druhov, zoologickými záhradami, legislatívou či problematikou nelegálneho obchodu so zvieratami.
Aj tento ročník priniesol množstvo zaujímavých odborných prednášok, konkrétnych prípadov z praxe, nových poznatkov a skúseností, ktoré sú pre našu každodennú prácu veľmi cenné. 💚

A čo vlastne znamená CITES? 🤔
CITES je Dohovor o medzinárodnom obchode s ohrozenými druhmi voľne žijúcich živočíchov a rastlín. Jeho úlohou je zabezpečiť, aby medzinárodný obchod so zvieratami, rastlinami alebo výrobkami z nich neohrozoval prežitie jednotlivých druhov vo voľnej prírode.
V praxi sa teda týka napríklad kontroly pôvodu chránených zvierat, ich dovozu a vývozu, potrebných povolení a boja proti nelegálnemu obchodu s ohrozenými druhmi. 🌍

Pre zoologické záhrady je znalosť tejto problematiky mimoriadne dôležitá. Ochrana zvierat totiž nekončí pri bránach ZOO – zahŕňa aj zodpovedný chov, spoluprácu medzi zoologickými záhradami, dodržiavanie legislatívy, vzdelávanie a spoločné úsilie o zachovanie ohrozených druhov.

Sme radi, že aj Malkia Park môže byť súčasťou tejto odbornej komunity, získavať nové poznatky, vymieňať si skúsenosti a ďalej sa posúvať v tom, čo je pre nás najdôležitejšie – v zodpovednej starostlivosti o zvieratá a ochrane druhov. 🧡🐾
Pretože byť ZOO znamená oveľa viac než len ukazovať zvieratá návštevníkom. Znamená to aj vzdelávať sa, spolupracovať a aktívne sa podieľať na ich ochrane.

Ďakujeme #malkiapark

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#Rhinos 🦏 are keystone giants of nature, the megaherbivores shaping ecosystems, dispersing seeds, and enriching our soils.

Across rhino range States, these remarkable animals support livelihoods, attract tourism, and contribute to local prosperity. This means that protecting rhinos for the long term requires more than laws and enforcement; it requires the trust, engagement, and support of the communities living alongside them.

Conservation succeeds when local people share in its benefits.

#WorldRhinoDay #RhinoDay

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No fue una, fueron dos... las iguanas de Santa Fe en la isla San Cristóbal (léalo cantando)
El 18 de julio del 2025, el Parque Nacional Galápagos (PNG) informó de la captura de una iguana terrestre endémica de la Isla Santa Fe (Conolophus pallidus). Hoy otra vez se reporta un ejemplar de esa especie en el mismo sector del Cerro Tijeretas en la isla San Cristóbal.
Hallazgo o tráfico de especies? La C. pallidus únicamente vive en Santa Fe, a 100 km aproximadamente de San Cristóbal, la única opción es que fue llevada por algún traficante y que se arrepintió o le fallaron los contactos.
El PNG hasta ahora no indica los resultados de las investigaciones realizadas en el 2025 y si denunciaron en el hecho en la Fiscalia
Las islas reciben a su nuevo director Pablo Sánchez mostrándose tal cual son: un balde de zayapas y en tema de tráfico de especies (iguanas, este es un indicio repetido). Sr. Ministro Juan Carlos Blum el director no solo necesita apoyo político, necesita una intervención urgente para que desenmascare las redes de omisiones que una parte de los funcionarios del PNG ha instaurado.

#galápagos #iguanas #traficodefauna

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On the occasion of #DigitalCooperationDay, join us tomorrow for our #MinamataOnline session co-organized with @genevaenvironmentnetwork
on "Digital Innovation for MEAs: Knowledge Platforms and AI".

🗓️ Tuesday 22 September (11:00-12:00 CEST)
🔜 Register here: https://minamataconvention.org/en/events/digital-innovation-meas-knowledge-platforms-and-ai

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Protegiendo el patrimonio natural del desierto de Atacama🤝🌵

El director ejecutivo de INFOR, Gabriel Valenzuela, visitó el Centro de Rescate de Cactáceas de Atacama, donde destacó el valor del trabajo colaborativo que desarrollan CONAF, como Autoridad Administrativa CITES, e INFOR, en su rol de Autoridad Científica CITES para flora terrestre. 🌿

Durante el recorrido estuvo acompañado por el seremi de Agricultura de Atacama, Guillermo Procuriza; la gerente de Sede Diaguitas de INFOR, Sandra Gacitúa; el director regional de CONAF, Mauricio Sepúlveda; además de profesionales y equipos técnicos de ambas instituciones.

La visita permitió conocer las acciones que se desarrollan para la conservación, rescate y protección de especies de cactáceas, reforzando el compromiso conjunto con la biodiversidad y el resguardo de especies únicas de los ecosistemas áridos del norte de Chile. 🌵✨

Porque proteger nuestro patrimonio natural requiere ciencia, colaboración y trabajo en terreno. 💚

#INFOR #CITES #Atacama #Conservación #Biodiversidad

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In Mgaraganza Village in Tanzania is helping local people like Hofi Adam Shaaban and his wife, Zuwena Juma Maulid secure the rights to their land!🐪🦬🦌🐏🐕🐈🦃🦒🍃🍀🌾🌍✨☀️🪐

When faced with high hospital bills, Hofi felt helpless. The only asset he had was a piece of land, but this was close to useless without a Certificate of Customary Right of Occupancy (CCRO). Many residents in the village lacked resources and knowledge of securing rights to their land “Many thought land was worthless and nobody imagined he could have his land tenure rights” Hofi shares.🐒🦅🦋🐝🦕🐋🦧🐿️🦡🦅🪾🐉🦍🐋🦎🐙🐊🐃🐖🦏🐘🫍🦩🦙🐄🦚

With a strong determination and the guidance JGI Tanzania staff, Hofi and Zuwena embarked on a path toward achieving their land rights. “My wife and I received environmental conservation and land tenure rights education,” he recalls. They soon understood the steps they needed to take.

With this training and the funds for the CCRO processing fee provided by JGI, they proudly obtained a CCRO under joint ownership, tangible symbol of their resilience and a significant milestone in their journey. “At long last, we have the certificate which serves as a means for our future endeavors,” he says, showing the CCRO. “My wife and I now have peace of mind and my family’s future is secured.”

With their future secure, Hofi and Zuwena have the flexibility to look to their community’s long-term sustainability. You can help us support local people living in and around chimpanzee habitat by supporting JGI programs. Learn how you can make a difference today.

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