Commonly referred to by its acronym of CITES, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora is a long-standing international agreement adopted in Washington in 1973, under the aegis of the United Nations. It has been in force since 1975. The 171 States (including the Member States of the European Union) who subscribe to this convention are committed to regulating international trade in wild animals and plants so as to prevent the threat of trade to species in danger of extinction. The European Union is an active participant.International trade in wild animals and plants is worth nearly 10 billion Euro per annum: this is an important resource that must be managed with the greatest care if we are to avoid the extinction of already endangered species of flora and fauna through unsustainable market demand. This is the objective of CITES.
Boaze Chizuwa: Tourist guide, Chiawa Camp
Adrian Hudson: Director of operations, Conservation Lower Zambezi
Allan Bwalya: Headmaster, Mugurameno Basic School
Soda Nyatsanga:President of the Resource Management Committee
Francesca Chisangano: Director of CITES, ZAWA
Nelson Mukuka: fisherman
Kevin van Jaarsveldt: CITES crocodile expert
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