CITES
CITES
CITES (/'saɪtiːz/), also known as the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, is an international agreement between governments. Its aim is to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival.
Etymology
The acronym CITES stands for the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species. The term was first used in 1973 when the convention was signed. The word "CITES" is derived from the initial letters of the Convention's full title.
Related Terms
- Endangered Species: A species of animal or plant that is seriously at risk of extinction.
- International Trade: The exchange of goods and services across international borders or territories.
- Wild Fauna and Flora: The animals and plants in their natural, undomesticated state.
- Convention: An agreement between countries covering particular matters, especially one less formal than a treaty.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on CITES
- Wikipedia's article - CITES
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