10 Flashcards
1
Q
What does CITES do to prevent extinction
A
Bans trade Raises awareness Signing countries make it illegal to poach/kill Countries cooperate Issue permits and licenses
2
Q
What are 3 aims of cites
A
Monitor trade in selected endangered species
Prohibit international trade of wild plants
Ensures trade doesn’t endanger wild populations
3
Q
What does the Rio convention do
A
Sustainable use of organisms and habitats
Share genetic resources
Share access to scientific knowledge