Non-detriment Findings - CITES Flashcards
What does CITES stand for?
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wildlife, Flora and Fauna
How are species covered within CITES listed?
In three appendices according to the degree of protection they require.
How are trade controls applied to species covered in the CITES appendices?
Depending on the appendix in which the species is listed.
Which appendix are polar bears found in?
Appendix II
What are CITES signatories obligated to do?
Establish a Scientific Authority whose role is to advise on the effects of international trade on the status of species listed in the Appendices
What is a NDF?
Non-detriment Finding
Define an NDF:
The determination of whether international trade in a species will not be detrimental to the survival of the species in the wild
Who is responsible for the administration of CITES in Canada?
Environment Canada
What role does Environment Canada fit in CITES?
Scientific Authority
What does SA-WG mean?
Scientific Authorities - Working Group
What two roles share the advisory role in CITES?
- Scientific Authority
- Scientific Authorities Working Group
Why must there be the SA-WG?
Because the multi-jurisdictional nature of wildlife management in Canada necessitates sharing the advisory role.
Who can comprise the SA-WG?
-Scientific Authorities from Environment Canada
- The provinces and territories, Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Natural Resources Canada (Canadian Forest Service) with Environment Canada coordinating and chairing the group.
What does the approval of standing NDF Reports and decisions on NDF process-related issues require?
Consensus of the SA-WG.
How are conflicts within the SA-WG dealt with?
Through the Canadian Wildlife Directors Committee (CWDC)
