Legislation, Protocols

Question 1

What does CITES stand for

Answer 1

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species

Question 2

What is the role of CITES

Answer 2

Stop the international trade of threatened species by making it illegal to do so

Question 3

What is Appendix 1

Answer 3

Species most vulnerable to extinction
International trade was completely banned except movement for conservation breeding programmes
E.g - Big cats

Question 4

What is Appendix 2

Answer 4

Species that could become extinct in the future if trade is not regulated
Trade is limited and regulated for these species
E.g - Great white shark

Question 5

What is Appendix 3

Answer 5

Country asks another country for help to stop the trade of a species
Tackles protection of species in one country
E.g - Common walrus

Question 6

What are four examples of organisations which aim to achieve sustainable exploitation

Answer 6

• CITES
• International Whaling Commission (IWC)
• EU Common Fisheries Policy (EU CFP)
• International Tropical Timber Organisation (ITTO)

Question 7

What is the main aim of the IWC
(International Whaling Commission)

Answer 7

Regulate and manage whaling & ensure exploitation is sustainable