ANNEX II

Union Position on certain proposals submitted to the 18th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), Colombo, Sri Lanka, 23 May – 3 June 2019

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1.Working Documents

No. Agenda item Proponent Comments Position

Opening ceremony No document

Administrative and financial matters

1. Election of Chair, Alternate Chair and Vice-Chairs of the meeting and of Chairs of Committees I and II No document

2. Adoption of the agenda

3. Adoption of the working programme

4. Rules of Procedure

4.1 Rules of Procedure for the 18th meeting of the Conference of the Parties CoP18 Doc. 4.1 Sec. Take note of doc. containing current RoP, which will remain valid unless and until amended by CoP (cf. Rule 32).

4.2 Review of the Rules of Procedure CoP18 Doc. 4.2 SC Support for keeping RoP unchanged at CoP18; also support new mandate for SC to review Rule 25 (Procedure for deciding on amendments to Appendices) by CoP19. +

5. Credentials Committee

5.1 Establishment of the Credentials Committee

(no document) No document

5.2 Report of the Credentials Committee

(no document) No document

6. Admission of observers

7. Administration, finance and budget of the Secretariat and of meetings of the Conference of the Parties

7.1 Administration of the Secretariat

CoP18 Doc. 7.1

7.2 Report of the Executive Director of UNEP on administrative and other matters

7.3 Financial reports for 2016-2019

CoP18 Doc. 7.3

Annex 1: Financial report on costed programme of work for 2016 CoP18 Doc. 7.3 A1

Annex 2: CITES Trust Fund (CTL) – status of contributions as of 31 December 2016

CoP18 Doc. 7.3 A2

Annex 3: CITES External Trust Fund (QTL) – status of contributions as of 31 December 2016

CoP18 Doc. 7.3 A3

Annex 4: Financial report on costed programme of work for 2017

CoP18 Doc. 7.3 A4

Annex 5: CITES Trust Fund (CTL) – status of contributions as of 31 December 2017

CoP18 Doc. 7.3 A5

Annex 6: CITES External Trust Fund (QTL) – status of contributions as of 31 December 2017 CoP18 Doc. 7.3 A6

Annex 7: Financial report on costed programme of work for 2018 CoP18 Doc. 7.3 A7

Annex 8: CITES Trust Fund (CTL) – status of contributions as of 31 December 2018

CoP18 Doc. 7.3 A8

Annex 9: CITES Trust Fund (CTL) – annual distribution of the unpaid contributions as of 31 December 2018

CoP18 Doc. 7.3 A9

Annex 10: CITES External Trust Fund (QTL) – status of contributions as of 31 December 2018 CoP18 Doc. 7.3 A10

Annex 11: Statement of financial performance and position for the year ended 31 December 2017

CoP18 Doc. 7.3 A11

Annex 12: Financial report on costed programme of work for 2019 (up to 31 March 2019)

Annex 13: CITES Trust Fund (CTL) – status of contributions as of 31 March 2019

Annex 14: CITES External Trust Fund (QTL) – status of contributions as of 31 March 2019

7.4 Budget and work programme for 2020 to 2022 CoP18 Doc. 7.4

Annex 1: Draft Resolution on Financing and the costed programme of work for the Secretariat for the triennium 2020-2022

CoP18 Doc. 7.4 A1

Annex 2: Budget scenario – zero real growth

CoP18 Doc. 7.4 A2

Annex 3: Budget scenario – zero nominal growth

CoP18 Doc. 7.4 A3

Annex 4: Budget scenario – incremental growth

CoP18 Doc. 7.4 A4

7.5 Access to funding, including GEF funding

CoP18 Doc. 7.5

7.6 Sponsored delegates project

CoP18 Doc. 7.6 Sec. Support for keeping current selection criteria; Sec. to explore extension of the project from CoP to Committee meetings. +

8. Draft resolution on language strategy for the Convention

CoP18 Doc. 8 IQ Unclear why Arabic should be added as official CITES language but not other UN languages (Chinese, Russian). Budgetary implications and potential further delays in document production militate against the proposal. –

Strategic matters

9. Committee reports and recommendations

9.1 Standing Committee

9.1.1 Report of the Chair

CoP18 Doc. 9.1.1

9.1.2 Election of new regional and alternate regional members (no document)

9.2 Animals Committee

9.2.1 Report of the Chair

9.2.2 Election of new regional and alternate regional members (no document)

9.3 Plants Committee

9.3.1 Report of the Chair

CoP18 Doc. 9.3.1

9.3.2 Election of new regional and alternate regional members (no document)

10. CITES Strategic Vision post-2020

CoP18 Doc. 10 SC Support for adoption of revised Strategic Vision; task Sec. to compare objectives with existing decisions, resolutions; mandate SC to work on indicators. +

11. Review of the Convention CO, NA, ZW Raises some relevant issues as regards livelihoods and review of Appendices. However, the proposal seems biased in its current form and scope, as well as insufficiently prepared, based on historical deliberations without in-depth reflection of increasingly complex wildlife trade and conservation challenges, and given the potentially far-reaching consequences. Addressees of draft Decisions are not specified. Further discussion needed, also in connection with other proposals on rural communities etc. (items 17, 18) and with regard to resource needs. (–)

12. Securing better implementation of marine fish species listings in the Appendices

CoP18 Doc. 12 AG Acknowledge that support for more effective implementation of marine listings is still needed. However, review of the effectiveness of previous listings should focus on particular cases, with clear justification, and make use of existing mechanisms and recommendations from previous reviews rather than establish a new ad-hoc process. Oppose an “embargo” on new listings of any group of species; what matters is whether listing criteria are fulfilled. –

13. Revision of Resolution Conf. 11.1 (Rev. CoP17) on Establishment of committees CoP18 Doc. 13 SC/ Sec. Support proposed new Resolution; amendments suggested by the Secretariat need further consideration. (+)

14. Potential conflicts of interest in the Animals and Plants Committees CoP18 Doc. 14 SC SC70 adopted standard disclosure form for declarations of interest; support for deletion of Decisions 16.09 and 16.10. +

15. Cooperation with organizations and multilateral environmental agreements

15.1 Cooperation with other biodiversity-related conventions CoP18 Doc. 15.1 SC Support renewal of Decisions 17.55 and 17.56. Synergies among biodiversity MEAs should continue to be strengthened and it is appropriate for the SC to keep matters under review. +

15.2 Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) CoP18 Doc. 15.2 Sec. Support amendments to Res. Conf. 12.4 jointly proposed by CITES and CCAMLR Secretariats. +

15.3 Global Strategy for Plant Conservation

CoP18 Doc. 15.3 SC Support new draft Decisions to replace Decisions 17.53 and 17.54. +

15.4 Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)

CoP18 Doc. 15.4 SC/Sec. Support the draft resolution on Cooperation with the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in Annex 3 of the document. +

15.5 The International Consortium on Combating Wildlife Crime (ICCWC)

CoP18 Doc. 15.5 Sec. Support call on Parties to continue funding ICCWC activities. +

15.6 Cooperation between CITES and the World Heritage Convention

CoP18 Doc. 15.6 Norway Support the draft Resolution (which calls for developing a Memorandum of Understanding between the WHC and CITES) and draft Decision set out in Annexes 1 and 2. +

16. CITES tree species programme Document not yet available on 1/3.

17. Rural communities Consider jointly with related proposals under Item 18.

17.1 Report of the Standing Committee

CoP18 Doc. 17.1 SC/Sec. Open to consider Secretariat proposal to amend Res. Conf. 16.6 on Livelihoods.

Proposal to delete CoP17 Decisions could be premature; further inter-sessional work might be warranted (join up with Livelihoods WG?). 0

17.2 Proposed amendments to Resolution Conf. 4.6 (Rev. CoP17) [Submission of draft resolutions] and Resolution Conf. 9.24 (Rev. CoP17)

CoP18 Doc. 17.2 NA, ZW Suggested amendment to Res. 4.6 as drafted seems out of place, because the resolution is otherwise focused on formalities and procedures for submission of proposals. Any amendments to Res. 9.24 would at least need to clarify the geographical scope of consultations with rural communities, i.e. each Party within its own territory; require further discussion. Consider jointly with doc. 18.3. (–)

17.3 Participatory mechanism for rural communities BW, CO, NA, ZW Oppose the establishment of a permanent Rural Communities Committee; consider alternative ways of making the voice of rural communities heard. –

18. CITES and livelihoods Consider jointly with related proposals under Item 17.

18.1 Report of the Secretariat CoP18 Doc. 18.1 Sec. Support re-establishment of WG, development of guidance through consultancy, for consideration by CoP19. +

18.2 Proposal by Peru

CoP18 Doc. 18.2 PE Open for continuation of Working Group but question the proposed addition of work on a possible certification system for "products of CITES-listed species produced by rural communities consistent with CITES provisions" to its ToR. Generally open also for establishment of an "International Day for Livelihoods of Rural Communities" but specific Resolution might not be needed for that purpose; also consider resource implications. 0

18.3 Proposed amendments to Resolution Conf. 9.24 (Rev. CoP17)

CoP18 Doc. 18.3 CN Idea of including some kind of "Livelihood analyses" in supporting statement for listing proposals (Res. Conf. 9.24, Annex 6) could be considered but does not seem ripe for decision at CoP18; proposed wording partly unclear. Consider jointly with doc. 17.2. (0)

19. Food security and livelihoods

CoP18 Doc. 19 SC Oppose renewal of decisions, as WG has not progressed and very similar issues are addressed under "Rural communities" and "Livelihoods"; support Secretariat comments. –

20. Demand reduction strategies to combat illegal trade in CITES-listed species

CoP18 Doc. 20 SC Support adoption of the draft Decisions in Annex 1 and agree to deletion of Decisions 17.44 to 17.48. +

21. Capacity building and identification materials

21.1 Capacity-building and identification materials

CoP18 Doc. 21.1 AC/PC Support draft Decisions to establish joint AC/PC working group on identification materials; also SUPPORT Sec. proposal to delete Decisions covered under 54.1. +

21.2 Capacity-building activities specified in Resolutions and Decisions

CoP18 Doc. 21.2 SC Support adoption of the draft Decisions (revision, enhancement of CITES website, Virtual College online courses) with the Sec. proposes changes. Consider jointly with 21.3, 28, 29. +

21.3 Framework to facilitate coordination, transparency and accountability of CITES capacity-building efforts

CoP18 Doc. 21.3 US Valuable initiative but adoption of the draft Resolution and framework at CoP18 seems premature. Support integration of relevant elements into 21.2 instead, as proposed by Sec., for consideration by SC and CoP19. Consider jointly with docs. 21.2, 28. (+)

22. United Nations World Wildlife Day Support draft amendments to Resolution Conf. 17.1 inviting Parties and non-Party States to designate one focal point for coordinating the celebration of World Wildlife Day in the country. +

23. Youth engagement

CoP18 Doc. 23 SC Support suggested revisions to Resolution Conf. 17.5 on youth engagement (Annex 1) and delete Decisions 17.26 and 17.27. +

Interpretation and implementation matters

Existing Resolutions and Decisions

24. Review of Resolutions

CoP18 Doc. 24 Sec. Generally support amendments to Resolutions Conf. 4.6, Submission of documents (incl. on centralised funding decision); review suggested incorporation of Dec. 14.19. Support amendments to Resolutions 12.8, Review of Significant Trade (as per SC70) and 14.3, Compliance procedures (incl. Res. 10.10). (+)

25. Review of Decisions Document not available yet on 1/3.

General compliance and enforcement

26. National laws for implementation of the Convention Sec. Support set of Decisions but call for more clarity on the timelines, and consider proposing additional measures, for Parties with legislation in category 2 or 3 to submit to the Secretariat details of measures for the effective implementation of the Convention. (+)

27. CITES compliance matters Sec. Support proposed amendment to Res. Conf. 11.3 (Rev. CoP17) and adoption of draft Decisions aiming at reviewing CITES permit policy and related compliance matters. +

28. Compliance Assistance Programme Sec. Generally support set of Decisions aiming at establishing a Compliance Assistance Programme with a view to assisting Parties with long-standing difficulties in achieving compliance with the Convention and related recommendations of the Standing Committee. Question nonetheless budget implications related to the creation of the Programme. Consider jointly with doc. 21 and with budget documents. (+)

29. Country-wide Significant Trade Reviews CoP18 Doc. 29 AC/PC Support mandate for Sec. to analyse and Committees to consider options, make recommendations to CoP19. +

30. Compliance in relation to Malagasy ebonies (Diospyros spp.) and palisanders and rosewoods (Dalbergia spp.)

30.1 Report of Madagascar Take note. Consider jointly with doc. 30.2.

30.2 Report of the Standing Committee CoP18 Doc. 30.2 SC Support but remain vigilant on the need not to focus all discussions on the use plan proposed by Madagascar. Call for strong focus on the need for more robust enforcement efforts to tackle illegal logging and dismantle trafficking networks. Propose to amend draft decision 18.BB to take account of the 2017 UNODC recommendations on the matter, and insert precautionary wording to ensure that any future use plan is sufficiently secure. (+)

31. Domestic markets for frequently illegally traded specimens CoP18 Doc. 31 Support proposed amendment to Resolution Conf. 10.10 (Rev. CoP17) and draft revised Decisions 17.87-17.88, incl. on domestic controls of wildlife products other than elephant ivory. +

32. Enforcement matters CoP18 Doc. 32 Support proposed draft Decisions and proposed amendment to Resolution Conf. 11.3 (Rev.COP17). Agree with deletion of Decisions 17.83 to 17.85. +

33. Combating wildlife cybercrime

33.1 Report of the Secretariat CoP18 Doc. 33.1 Support proposed draft Decisions. +

33.2 Report of the Standing Committee CoP18 Doc. 33.2 Support proposed amendments to Resolution Conf. 11.3 (Rev. COP17) and adoption of draft Decisions as modified by the Secretariat. Agree with deletion of Decisions 17.94 to 17.96. +

34. Wildlife crime enforcement support in West and Central Africa Doc. not yet available on 1/3.

35. Disposal of confiscated specimens CoP18 Doc. 35 SC Support deletion of Decisions 17.118 and 17.119 and adoption of proposed draft Decisions. Oppose any additions that would compromise sensitive information about rescue centres, or would result in additional obligations for Parties. Also oppose potential resumption of SC working group. +

36. Storage and management of illegal trade data collected through the Parties’ annual illegal trade reports CoP18 Doc. 36 SC Overall support to the principle of more systematic storage and management of illegal trade data collected through annual illegal trade reports. Share the Secretariat’s concerns as to the limited added value of such a database if long-term funding is not guaranteed and if only a limited number of Parties actually report and provide data. Consider proposing language to encourage Parties to more systematically submit annual illegal trade reports. Consider jointly with budget documents. (+)

37. Working conditions of wildlife rangers and their implications for implementation of CITES CoP18 Doc. 37 NP Welcome the report and acknowledge importance of the issue.

Regulation of trade

38. Designation and roles of Management Authorities CoP18 Doc. 38 Sec. Generally support proposed Resolution. Closer scrutiny of some aspects of the text needed. (+)

39. Guidance for making legal acquisition findings CoP18 Doc. 39 SC Support draft resolution.

Consider jointly with doc. 40. +

40. Due diligence by CITES Parties and obligations of importing countries US Generally support the intention and approach. Closer scrutiny of some aspects of the proposed amendments to Res. Conf. 11.3 needed. (+)

41. Electronic systems and information technologies CoP18 Doc. 41 SC Support the proposed draft Decisions, which would replace Decisions 17.156 to 17.159 to assess the usefulness and feasibility of an eCITES Implementation Framework and renew the mandate of the working group. +

42. Traceability CoP18 Doc. 42 Sec., Chair of SC, MX and CH as Chairs of the intersessional working group on traceability Agree with the working definition of CITES traceability and support the adoption of draft decisions in Annex 1, including the proposed amendments by the Secretariat. +

43. Specimens produced from synthetic or cultured DNA CoP18 Doc. 43 SC Support the draft Decisions as amended by Sec. and replacing Decisions 17.89-17.91, to continue assessing the implications of specimens produced through biotechnology that may have an impact on the interpretation and implementation of the Convention. Some of the Decisions might need refinement for clarification. (+)

44. Definition of the term 'appropriate and acceptable destinations'

44.1 Report of the Standing Committee CoP18 Doc. 44.1 SC Support the recommendations and draft decisions related to the definition of the term ‘appropriate and acceptable destinations’. However, some changes in the text may be needed to avoid misinterpretation. (+)

44.2 International trade in live African elephants: Proposed revision of Resolution Conf. 11.20 (Rev. CoP17) on Definition of the term 'appropriate and acceptable destinations'

CoP18 Doc. 44.2 BF, JO, LB, LR, NE, NG, SD, SY The document proposes amendments to Res. Conf. 11.20 in such a way that live African elephants are only moved to in-situ conservation programmes within their natural range, thus excluding any trade in wild-caught African elephants to destinations for the purpose of ex-situ captive use, even where this would be beneficial for conservation purposes. Also consider in relation to the current regime for App. I-listed specimens. (–)

45. Non-detriment findings

CoP18 Doc. 45 AC Support proposed draft Decisions aiming at addressing gaps and Parties' needs in making non-detriment findings and supporting the implementation of Resolution Conf. 16.7 (Rev. CoP17). Support for a second international workshop on NDFs. +

46. Quotas for leopard hunting trophies No document available on 13/2.

47. Enhancement of quotas for markhor hunting trophies

CoP18 Doc. 47 PK Support the increase of hunting trophies quota for markhor in Pakistan from 12 to 20 animals per year, if Pakistan provides more information on which new communities/ areas will join the community based trophy-hunting programme. Consider jointly with listing proposal no. 1. (+)

48. Black rhinoceros hunting trophies: Export quota for South Africa ZA Proposed increase of quota from currently 5 adult male black rhinos to max. 0.5% of the country's total population appears reasonable, if translated into annual publication by South Africa of specific quota (absolute number of specimens). (+)

49. Implications of the transfer of a species to Appendix I

49.1 Report of the Secretariat

CoP18 Doc. 49.1 Sec. Support amendments to Res. Conf. 12.3, to clarify that after uplisting of a species, applicable rules are those valid at the time of trading (not harvesting), and Res. Conf. 13.6. Further analyse proposal to include a new paragraph (11) in Res. Conf. 12.3 and draft Decision for SC to consider need for guidance during transition period, including between listing decision and entry into force, and for SC to look into special conditions for annotated plant including timber species. (+)

49.2 Trade in 'pre-Appendix-I' specimens

CoP18 Doc. 49.2 CI, NG, SN Integrate into amendments proposed in doc. 49.1. (+)

50. Amendments to Resolution Conf. 10.13 (Rev. CoP15) on Implementation of the Convention for timber species

CoP18 Doc. 50 SC Support but propose to include reference to the need to base NDFs on adequate conversion factors, and other minor amendments. (+)

51. Stocks and stockpiles

CoP18 Doc. 51 SC Support continuation of inter-sessional work with more clearly defined mandate, excluding management of stockpiles. +

52. Introduction from the sea

CoP18 Doc. 52 SC Support renewed mandate for Sec. to monitor implementation of Res. Conf. 14.6 and report on BBNJ negotiations; SC to review information. +

53. Purpose codes on CITES permits and certificates

CoP18 Doc. 53 SC Tentative support to draft amendments to Decision 14.54 and to Res. Conf. 12.3 (Rev. CoP17) on Permits and certificates; double-check in the light of forthcoming Sec. comments. Question the need for a new inter-sessional WG. (+)

54. Identification of specimens in trade

54.1 Identification Manual

CoP18 Doc. 54.1 AC, PC, Sec. Support. Consider jointly with 21.1. +

54.2 Identification of CITES-listed tree species

CoP18 Doc. 54.2 PC Support new set of Decisions and deletion of previous decisions. +

54.3 Identification of sturgeons and paddlefish specimens in trade

CoP18 Doc. 54.3 Support renewal of Decisions. Consider whether any EU Member State can commit to funding the long-overdue study. +

55. CITES implementation for trade in medicinal plant species Doc. not yet available on 1/3.

Exemptions and special trade provisions

56. Simplified procedure for permits and certificates

CoP18 Doc. 56 SC Generally support the proposed amendments to Resolution Conf. 11.15 (Rev. CoP12), Resolution Conf. 12.3 (Rev. CoP17) and the draft Decisions directed to the Secretariat; take into account the Secretariat’s observations and consider need for further amendments. (+)

57. Implementation of the Convention relating to captive-bred and ranched specimens

CoP18 Doc. 57 SC Support draft Decisions as suggested by the Standing Committee and amended by the Secretariat. +

58. Implementation of Resolution Conf. 17.7 on Review of trade in animal specimens reported as produced in captivity

CoP18 Doc. 58 SC Support draft Decisions as suggested by the Standing Committee and endorsed by the Secretariat. Consider jointly with budget documents. +

59. Definition of the term ‘artificially propagated’

59.1 Guidance on the term 'artificially propagated'

CoP18 Doc. 59.1 PC Support draft decision. Open to amendments proposed by the Secretariat. Suggest that publication of guidance should only happen after its review by the PC. (+)

59.2 Source codes for plant specimens in trade

CoP18 Doc. 59.2 SC Support creation of source code Y through amendments to Resolution Conf. 11.11 (Rev. CoP17) and Resolution Conf. 12.3 (Rev. CoP17), as well as draft Decisions. Additional amendments proposed by the Secretariat require nonetheless more scrutiny in order not to undermine the initial SC proposal (in particular regarding agarwood and the need for NDFs). (+)

Species specific matters

60. Illegal trade in cheetahs

(Acinonyx jubatus)

CoP18 Doc. 60 Sec. Support the draft Decision calling upon the Secretariat to make available the final version of the CITES cheetah trade resource kit, subject to availability of resources. Agree to deletion of decisions 17.124 to 17.130. +

61. Sturgeons and paddlefish (Acipenseriformes spp.) Sec. Support renewed mandate for SC to look into caviar labelling. Consider whether there is a need for clearer guidance on focus and scope to make progress. (+)

62. Draft decisions on the conservation of amphibians (Amphibia) CR Broad range of draft Decisions addressed to Parties, Committees and Secretariat, proposed without supporting statement or prior consideration by AC, SC. The information required is not specific for amphibians but would apply to all CITES-listed taxa. More focused proposal with concrete actions could be considered favourably. 0

63. Eels (Anguilla spp.)

CoP18 Doc. 63 AC, SC, Sec. Support draft Decisions. +

64. Precious corals (Order Antipatharia and family Coralliidae) SC Support the draft decision mandating the AC and SC to analyse and draw conclusions from the precious corals survey and the FAO study. +

65. Implementation of Resolution Conf. 16.10 on Implementation of the Convention for agarwood-producing taxa [Aquilaria spp. and Gyrinops spp.] CoP18 Doc. 65 PC Support adoption of draft decisions on agarwood-producing taxa and deletion of previous decisions. +

66. Trade in Boswellia spp. (Burseraceae)

CoP18 Doc. 66 LK, US Support set of draft decisions. +

67. Humphead wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus)

CoP18 Doc. 67 SC Agree with the draft Decision aiming at providing assistance to the main exporting and importing countries to address remaining implementation challenges. +

68. Sharks and rays (Elasmobranchii spp.)

68.1 Report of the Animals Committee AC Note the report.

68.2 Report of the Secretariat Document not yet available on 1/3.

69. Elephants (Elephantidae spp.)

69.1 Implementation of Resolution Conf. 10.10 (Rev. CoP17) on Trade in elephant specimens Sec./ SC Stocks and stockpiles: support Decision for SC to review guidance prepared by Sec. +

Asian elephants: open to support renewal of Decisions but need greater buy-in from range States for this to be effective. (+)

NIAPs: support proposed revisions to Res. Conf. 10.10, para. 26 g) and Annex III (NIAP process guidelines) and to Res. Conf. 14.3 on Compliance (→ doc. 24);

consider Sec. request for creation of new post (→ budget). +

ETIS review: support ToR as agreed at SC70. +

MIKE, ETIS financial and operational sustainability: support draft Dec. for Sec. to develop proposal (costs: 30K USD), SC to review. +

Domestic ivory markets: Support proposed amendment to Res. Conf. 10.10 as contained in doc. 31. +

69.2 Report on Monitoring the Illegal Killing of Elephants (MIKE) CoP18 Doc. 69.2 Sec. Take note of the report.

69.3 Report on the Elephant Trade Information System (ETIS) CoP18 Doc. 69.3 Sec. Take note of the report; consider implications for NIAP process (specific countries identified by ETIS not currently under NIAP).

69.4 Ivory stockpiles: proposed revision of Resolution Conf. 10.10 (Rev. CoP17) on Trade in elephant specimens

CoP18 Doc. 69.4 BF, TD, CI, GA, JO, KE, LR, NE, NG, SD, SY Acknowledge importance of having the guidance finalised but question the feasiblility and suitability of an in-session WG for that purpose. Consider alternative Secretariat suggestions. (–)

69.5 Implementing aspects of Resolution Conf. 10.10 (Rev. CoP17) on the closure of domestic ivory markets BF, CI, ET, GA, KE, LR, NE, NG, SY Contest conclusions re. EU ivory market (para. 28); highlight ongoing EU efforts.

Oppose proposed changes to Res. Conf. 10.10 and associated draft Decisions as disproportionate and partly unclear. –

70. Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) and other marine turtles (Cheloniidae and Dermochelyidae) Sec. Support to continue the work through draft decisions proposed by the Secretariat and to establish an intersessional working group on marine turtles. +

71. Asian big cats (Felidae spp.)

71.1 Report of the Standing Committee SC Document not yet available on 1/3.

71.2 Draft decisions on Asian big cats CoP18 Doc. 71.2 IN Support in general to efforts to monitor and better manage trade in Asian big cats. However, the document needs to be considered once the report of the Standing Committee is made available, to avoid overlaps or inconsistencies. Before adoption, the suggested draft Decision would need further substantial analysis and amendments. The link to Res. Conf. 12.5 (Rev. 17) should also be considered. 0

72. Seahorses (Hippocampus spp.) on CITES – a roadmap to success MV, MC, LK, US Support the set of Decisions to initiate discussion about management and sustainable use of seahorses in the Animals and Standing Committees. +

73. Great apes (Hominidae spp.)

CoP18 Doc. 73 SC, Sec. Support amendments to Resolution Conf. 13.4 (Rev. CoP16) on Conservation of and trade in great apes as proposed by the Secretariat, as well as deletion of Decisions 17.232 and 17.233. The proposal is based on the report on the status of great apes and the relative impact of illegal trade and other pressures on their status, which was prepared in collaboration between the Secretariat, IUCN, GRASP and other partners, and has been considered by AC30 and SC70. Some editorial changes might be desirable. +

74. Rosewood timber species [Leguminosae (Fabaceae)]

CoP18 Doc. 74 PC Support adoption of draft decisions. +

75. Pangolins (Manis spp.)

CoP18 Doc. 75 Sec., incorporating SC proposal Support the set of draft decisions as recommended by the Standing Committee (SC69), with amendments suggested by the Secretariat, and support deletion of Decisions 17.239 - 17.240. +

76. African lion (Panthera leo)

76.1 Report of the Secretariat Document not yet available on 1/3.

76.2 Conservation of and trade in African lions NG, TG Support in general further measures to control international trade in lion parts and derivatives, although some elements of the draft Resolution might need substantive rewording. The document needs to be considered together with document 76.1 and doc. 96 (both not yet available). 0

77. Jaguar (Panthera onca)

77.1 Jaguar trade CR, MX Support in general the set of draft Decisions calling for a study on illegal trade in jaguars; some editing might be appropriate, and some elements from document 77.2 could be added. (+)

77.2 Illegal trade in jaguar CoP18 Doc. 77.2 PE Support in general to enhanced protection of jaguars. However, some of the proposed elements might be more appropriate in the form of Decisions, rather than a Resolution. To be considered whether the proposal or its parts should be merged with that by Costa Rica (77.1) into one set of decisions. 0

78. Illegal trade in Tibetan antelope

(Pantholops hodgsonii)

CoP18 Doc. 78 SC Support to the draft recommendation and the proposal by the Secretariat to amend para 2b) of Resolution Conf. 11.8 (Rev. CoP17). +

79. Songbird trade and conservation management (Passeriformes) US, LK Generally support the proposal for the AC to consider the conservation implications of songbird trade. Potentially improve focus and clarify scope. +

80. African cherry (Prunus africana) CoP18 Doc. 80 PC Support adoption of draft decisions. Depending on the outcomes of the CITES Tree Species Programme Regional Meeting for Africa scheduled in March 2019, further revisions to draft Decisions could be needed. (+)

81. African grey parrots

(Psittacus erithacus) ZA Open to prolonging the deadline for registrations of breeding facility. However, more information on possible repopulation of Psittacus erithacus is needed before agreeing to adding new paragraph f) to the Decision 17.256. Amendments to the text seem to be necessary before adoption. (+)

82. Banggai cardinalfish

(Pterapogon kauderni) AC Support the set of draft decisions; the EU is ready to support Indonesia in implementing Decision 18.AA. +

83. Rhinoceroses (Rhinocerotidae spp.)

83.1 Report of the Standing Committee and the Secretariat Document not yet available on 1/3.

83.2 Revisions to Resolution Conf. 9.14 (Rev. CoP17) on Conservation of and trade in African and Asian rhinoceroses, and associated decisions KE Proposed amendments to the Resolution on (a) closing domestic markets; (b) including privately held rhino horn in registration of stockpiles and destruction of stockpiles; (c) regular reporting by Parties to SC. Further scrutiny of conservation benefits needed, and proposed amendments and draft Decisions need to be fully analysed once doc. 83.1 is available. (0)

84. Helmeted hornbill (Rhinoplax vigil) CoP18 Doc. 84 SC Support draft Decisions in Annex 1, including the Secretariats proposed amendments, and delete Decisions 17.264, 17.265 and 17.266. +

85. Queen conch (Strombus gigas) Document not yet available on 1/3.

86. Saiga antelope (Saiga spp.)

CoP18 Doc. 86 SC Support the document which is based on the outcome of discussions in the Standing Committee and targets the saiga range states in order to improve management of stockpiles of parts and derivatives of the species, to improve their capacities to tackle illegal trade, and to enhance in situ and ex situ conservation efforts; support the proposal by the Secretariat to involve the Animals Committee in implementation of one decision. The decisions may need some modifications depending on the outcome on uplisting of the whole genus Saiga spp. in Appendix I is agreed. Consider whether some elements of Decisions 17.268, 17.269 and 17.270 should be kept. +

87. Conservation of the Titicaca water frog (Telmatobius culeus) Doc. not yet available on 1/3.

88. Tortoises and freshwater turtles (Testudines spp.)

CoP18 Doc. 88 SC, Sec. Generally support the draft revised version of Resolution Conf 11.9 on Conservation of and trade in tortoises and freshwater turtles and the draft decisions proposed by the Secretariat; consider the need to focus future work on practical needs. (+)

89. Totoaba (Totoaba macdonaldi) CoP18 Doc. 89 Sec. Support draft Decisions on further collecting of information from Parties; awareness-raising and enforcement measures; study on vaquita and totoaba (outline agreed by SC) to be carried out by Sec. +

90. Black Sea bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus ponticus)

CoP18 Doc. 90 AC Support draft Decision for Secretariat to cooperate with ACCOBAMS. +

91. Conservation of vicuña (Vicugna vicugna) and trade in its fibre and products AR Generally support the draft resolution on conservation of vicuna and trade in its fibre and products; the document was prepared under the Convention for the Conservation and Management of Vicuña. Further discussion needed on format and drafting of the text. Consider jointly with no. 53. (+)

92. Appendix-I listed species

CoP18 Doc. 92 Sec., AC, PC Support deletion of Decisions 17.22 to 17.25. Support adoption. +

93. Neotropical tree species

CoP18 Doc. 93 PC Support adoption of draft decisions. +

94. Conservation management of and trade in marine ornamental fishes CoP18 Doc. 94 CH, US, EU Support draft Decisions (co-proposed by the EU). +

95. Guidance materials, activities and tools aimed at enhancing Parties’ capacity to regulate bushmeat trade Document not yet available on 1/3.

96. African Carnivore Initiative Document not yet available on 1/3.

97. West African vulture trade and conservation management

CoP18 Doc. 97 BF, NE, SN Support the set of decisions that will promote synergies with the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS). Addressing illegal poisoning and the belief-based trade is very important, and there are strong links between the elephant/ rhino poaching and the vulture-poisoning events. One of the species addressed in the document, the Egyptian vulture, breeds regularly in the EU and winters in Africa. +

Maintenance of the Appendices

98. Reservations with respect to amendments to Appendices I and II CoP18 Doc. 98 Sec. Support proposed amendments to Res. Conf. 4.25 on Reservations, to confirm the 90-day deadline for reservations to App. I and II listings, and to clarify when the withdrawal of a reservation becomes effective. +

99. Standard nomenclature

CoP18 Doc. 99 AC, PC, Sec. Support proposed amendments to Annex to Res. Conf. 12.11 and associated draft Decisions. +

Annex 5: Proposed New CITES Standard References for Nomenclature of Birds (Class Aves)

CoP18 Doc. 99 A5 Take note of consultant's report on standard references for nomenclature of birds.

Annex 6: Proposed changes in the published literature concerning nomenclature of CITES-listed animal species for which the Animals Committee, at the time of CoP18 document submission, has not yet reached a recommendation on adoption or rejection for CITES purposes

CoP18 Doc. 99 A6

100. Inclusion of species in Appendix III Document not yet available on 1/3.

101. Annotations

CoP18 Doc. 101 SC Support proposed amendment to Res. Conf. 11.21 (Rev. CoP17), revision to Paragraph 7 of the Interpretation Section of the CITES Appendices, and draft decisions contained in Annex 4. Support proposed amendments to Decision 16.162 (Rev. CoP17) but remain open to potential changes depending on the outcome on annotation #15. +

102. Annotations for Appendix-II orchids CoP18 Doc. 102 SC Support draft definition of the term ‘cosmetics’, and adoption of proposed decisions. +

103. Guidance for the publication of the Appendices

CoP18 Doc. 103 CA Consider the need for the proposed guidance on annotations, also in light of forthcoming Sec. comments. 0

104. Review of Resolution Conf. 10.9 on Consideration of proposals for the transfer of African elephant populations from Appendix I to Appendix II

CoP18 Doc. 104 SC Support proposed repeal of the Resolution and deletion of associated Decision. +

Proposals to amend the Appendices

105. Proposals to amend Appendices I and II Listing proposals are addressed in Part 2 of this document, below.

Conclusion of the meeting

106. Determination of the time and venue of the next regular meeting of the Conference of the Parties (no document) No document