16th Conference of the CITES Parties - International trade in fauna and flora: Switzerland’s commitments extend far beyond its borders
Bern, 1.3.2013 - Some 5,000 species of animal and 29,000 species of plant are currently protected by CITES against over-exploitation through international trade. Since the creation of CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora), Switzerland has committed itself to protecting plant and animal species and ensuring that they are exploited sustainably. The 16th Conference of the Parties will take place in Bangkok from 3 to 14 March 2013.