Bijlagen bij COM(2013)12 - Standpunt EU over de voorstellen voor de 16de bijeenkomst van de Conference of Parties bij de conventie over handel in bedreigde diersoorten (CITES), 3-4 maart 2013 - Hoofdinhoud
Dit is een beperkte versie
U kijkt naar een beperkte versie van dit dossier in de EU Monitor.
| dossier | COM(2013)12 - Standpunt EU over de voorstellen voor de 16de bijeenkomst van de Conference of Parties bij de conventie over handel in ... |
|---|---|
| document | COM(2013)12   |
| datum | 26 augustus 2013 |
Union Position on key issues to be discussed at the 16th meeting of the Conference of the
Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna
and Flora (CITES). Bangkok, Thailand. 3 - 14 March 2013
A. General considerations
1. The Union should seek to ensure that the decisions taken at CoP 16 contribute to the implementation of the commitments to sustainable development agreed by the international community at the Rio+20 summit in 2012, within the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) (Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020, including the Aichi Targets, agreed in 2010) and reflected in the CITES Strategic vision3. The EU position should be in line with the EU Biodiversity Strategy to 20204 and its target to halt the loss of biodiversity and the degradation of ecosystem services in the EU by 2020, and restoring them in so far as feasible, while stepping up the EU contribution to averting global biodiversity loss. In line with the EU trade policy, the EU position should also consider how international trade can be used to support and promote green economy around the globe in the area of biodiversity protection.
2. The Union's position on proposals for amendments of the appendices should be based on the conservation status of the species concerned and on the impact that trade has or may have on those species. To this end, the Union should take account of the provisions in Resolution Conf. 9.24 (Rev. CoP 15) on the criteria for amendment of Appendices I and II. The views of the range States of the species concerned by the proposals should also be considered by the EU.
3. It should take account of the contribution that CITES controls can make towards improvement of the conservation status, while acknowledging the efforts of those countries that have implemented effective conservation measures.
The Union should also ensure that the decisions taken at CoP 16 maximise the efficiency of CITES by minimising unnecessary administrative burdens, by achieving practical and workable solutions to implementation problems and by ensuring that Parties' resources are directed towards issues of real conservation concern.
4. The Union supports greater focus on the effective enforcement of CITES controls in order to reduce poaching and illegal trade and to ensure that trade in species is sustainable. Furthermore, the Union supports the need for effective implementation of the Convention through international cooperation to facilitate the implementation of policies for the conservation and sustainable use of wildlife in range States.
B. Specific issues
1. The EU believes that transparency and accountability within CITES should be
enhanced, in order to reinforce its legitimacy and the integrity of its decision-making process. The EU is therefore proposing to restrict the use of secret ballots at CITES
EN
cf. CITES Resolution Conf. 14.2 COM(2011)244
ttFSTUFJNT TTF
4k«
RESTREINT UE
CoP meetings and to introduce a clause on "conflict of interest" for the CITES Animals and Plants Committees.
2. The inclusion of new marine species (especially sharks) into the CITES Appendices and the implementation of the Convention to species harvested on the high seas (so-called "introduction from the sea") will be key issues for the EU at the CoP meeting.
The EU reaffirms that CITES is an appropriate instrument to regulate international trade in marine species when such species are affected by trade and are or may become threatened with extinction. On this basis, the Union supports the inclusion of a number of shark species {Lamna nasus - porbeagle; Sphyrna lewini and two look-alike species - hammerhead sharks; Carcharhinus longimanus - oceanic white tip shark) and of the genus Manta in CITES Appendix II and to move Pristis microdon from Appendix II to Appendix I.
3. As to the interpretation of the Convention relating to CITES-listed specimens harvested on the high seas, the EU notes the progress achieved by the working group on "introduction from the sea". The principles elaborated by this working group represent a good outcome, notably since they lay out that the flag state should be responsible for issuing the CITES documentation in the case where CITES-listed specimens are harvested on the high seas. If this agreement were accepted, it would introduce regulation into a context which is currently unregulated, and where unacceptable practices currently occur.
The EU notes that exemptions to this principle, however, are foreseen for some chartering operations. There is a risk that these could be perceived as undermining the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. These operations can therefore not be considered as a precedent for other situations outside the CITES context.
However, the exemptions would operate under the following very specific conditions:
(a) the chartering operations need to be subject to a prior arrangement between the chartering country and the flag State,
(b) this arrangement needs to be consistent with the relevant Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMO) framework on chartering and
(c) this arrangement needs to be made available to the CITES Secretariat, the RFMO and all Parties.
And the risk of precedent is reduced because this solution would only apply in respect to a very specific and unique framework concerning trade in high seas CITES-listed specimens within CITES Convention.
Furthermore, the exceptions for chartering operations will be reviewed at the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties, in order to reconfirm if these provisions should remain in force.
So, on balance, the EU believes that the proposals on introduction from the sea are acceptable, provided certain conditions are attached relating to the exemptions. It is essential for the EU that those exemptions are not misused to encourage RJU fishing and do not undermine the EU policy in that regard. The provisions on chartering
EN ^. i EN
y d>
. 'v? . " uircrDirrxrT tttt
RESTREINT UE
should therefore be subject to close monitoring and scrutiny within the CITES context. In addition, the EU believes that they should be reviewed at the CoP following their introduction, in order to allow the CITES Parties to assess how they work in practice, if they are truly justified and do not present a risk in terms of IUU fishing.
To this end, the EU should propose that changes are made compared to the document on the agenda of the CoP meeting, with a view to introducing a clause in the draft Resolution and additional Decisions to reinforce the monitoring of the implementation of the chartering provisions.
The EU will therefore propose at the CoP:
the insertion of the following sentence at the end of the draft Resolution contained in Annex 1 of CoP 16 Doc. 32:
"The provisions on chartering provided for in this Resolution will need to be reconfirmed at 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties in accordance with the modalities set out in Decision XXX, with a view to deciding if these provisions should be maintained after this meeting";
the insertion of the new decisions in the document contained in Annex 3 of CoP 16 Doc. 32, as follows (the new text is italics):
"Decision to the Secretariat:
The Secretariat shall report at SC 65 and 66 on the implementation of the Convention by the Parties concerned in relation to the provision on chartering arrangements provided for in Resolution Conf. 14.6 (Rev. CoP 16).
The report should in particular focus on the conditions under which Non Detriment Findings are made and permits and certificates are issued, as well as on the relationship between chartering States and States in which the vessel is registered, in performing those tasks. It should address how the chartering State and the flag State are complying with their obligations under international law (UNCLOS Articles 94, 116-120 and 217) and should in particular assess the capacity of chartering States to control compliance by chartered vessels with the provisions of the Convention.
In that regard, the report should pay special attention to the compliance with the provisions of the Resolution pertaining to the legality of the acquisition and landing of the specimens concerned.
The report shall also include any cases where Parties have been unable to take advantage of this provision, including in situations where at least one of the States involved is not Party to a relevant RFMO.
The Secretariat shall further closely collaborate with the Secretariat of relevant RFMO/A and share information provided by Parties on a timely basis.
Decision to the Parties
Parties taking advantage of the provision on chartering arrangements provided for in Resolution Conf. 14.6 (Rev. CoP 16) should provide in a timely
EN . 4 7%
BFSTUFTNT TTF
RESTREINT UE
manner all information that might be requested from them by the Secretariat in view of the establishment of its report on this issue at SC 65 and 66.
Decision to the Standing Committee
The Standing Committee should assess the findings of the report of the Secretariat on the implementation of the Convention by the Parties concerned in relation to the provision on chartering arrangements provided for in Resolution Conf. 14.6 (Rev. CoP 16). On the basis of this report and any other information available, the Standing Committee should provide an assessment on the implementation of this provision and, where relevant, propose amendments to this provision at CoP 17.
Decision to the Parties
On the basis of the assessment of the Standing Committee and any other relevant information, the Parties shall review the provisions on chartering provided for in Resolution Conf. 14.6 (Rev. CoP 16) at the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties".
4. The EU is deeply concerned by the record levels reached in the last two years by
elephant poaching and for ivory seizures. Strengthening enforcement and imposing truly deterrent sanctions against those involved in poaching and illegal trade should be the first priority in range States, transit States and States of final destination.
The EU further notes that the CITES Standing Committee has not yet been able to propose for approval by the Conference of the Parties a decision-making mechanism for a process of trade in ivory under the auspices of the CoP, as called for by the Parties at CoP 14 (2007). The EU concurs with the CITES Secretariat that the mandate of the Standing Committee for the elaboration of this mechanism should be extended with a view to defining a consensus-based proposal at CoP 17 (2016). The EU remains opposed to a resumption of commercial ivory trade until this mechanism is in place, which should ensure that possible future trade does not encourage a continuation of illegal killing of elephants.
In that context, the EU will examine with extreme care all proposals from Parties aiming to modify the current CITES framework applying to possible future trade in ivory.
The EU encourages all elephant range States to engage further in a constructive and outcome-oriented dialogue and cooperate in the conservation and management of the species as well as in the fight against poaching and illegal ivory trade.
5. The poaching crisis affecting the African rhinoceroses needs to be addressed through enforcement cooperation between the range States and the countries of final destination, in particular Vietnam. South Africa is the first country affected by poaching and its efforts against this plague should be further encouraged. Reducing the demand in the countries of final destination should also be a priority.
6. The EU notes that the proposal submitted by the United States to ban international trade in polar bears does not contain any significant new element compared to the proposal which was tabled for the previous CoP in 2010, and which was opposed by the EU. Habitat loss resulting from the reduction of sea ice remains the main and
EN #> 9 EN
cêy
PFSTPFT1VT TTF
RESTREINT UE
most serious threat affecting the survival of this species. There is still no sufficient evidence that the criteria for an Appendix I listing are met, especially as trade is limited. The EU would, therefore, not support the inclusion of polar bears in CITES Appendix I.
There are legitimate questions on the sustainability of some hunting quotas set for polar bears in Canada; it does not appear, however, that those questions would be resolved through an international trade ban. Domestic measures would be more appropriate.
Internationally, measures to address climate change, as proposed by the EU in the on-going multilateral climate negotiations, constitute the appropriate means to reduce the threat posed by the diminution of sea ice and all CITES contracting parties should be encouraged to engage constructively in those negotiations.
7. A number of countries propose the inclusion of timber-producing trees in CITES
Appendix II, which are in trade and have been experiencing serious declines. The EU supports those proposals which reinforce the EU efforts to ensure sustainability for trade in timber products, in line with its FLEGT policy.
nAl?o,3
EN .o EN
RESTREINT UE
RESTREINT UE
ANNEXn
Union position on certain proposals submitted to the 16th Conference of the Parties to
the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
(CITES). Bangkok. Thailand. 3 - 14 March 2013
| "+" indicates a position in favour | "-" indicates a position against | "0" indicates an open position |
Working Documents
| 1.1. | Administrative matters | |||
| Item No. | Proponent | Comments | Position | |
| Opening ceremony | ||||
| Welcoming addresses | ||||
| 1. | Election of Chair and Vice-Chair of the meeting and of Chairs of Committees I and II and the Credentials Committee | |||
| 2. | Adoption of the agenda | |||
| 3. | Adoption of the working programme | |||
| 4.1 | Rules of Procedure - Report | Secretariat | Support changes to RoP, but: - make clear that the reduction of the deadline to 120 days (instead of 150) to submit proposals to the CoP other than changes in CITES Appendices; should not result in a delay in the publication of those proposals on the CITES website - assess thoroughly changes in Rule 23. | |
| 4.2 | Proposal to improve transparency of voting during meetings of the Conference of the Parties | DK(EU) | [Proposed by the EU] | + |
| 4.3 | Proposed amendment to Rule 25 on Methods of voting-Use of secret ballots | MX | Proposal to raise to 1/3 of the Parties the threshold for a vote by secret ballot not in line with EU proposal (doc. 4.2) but could be supported if EU proposal is not agreed. | |
| 5.1 | Establishment of the Credentials Committee | |||
| 5.2 | Report of the Credentials Committee | |||
| 6. | Admission of observers | |||
| 7. | Report of UNEP | Take note of report and pay specific attention to the role of UNEP as manager of the African elephant fund. | ||
| 8.1 | Implementation of the costed programme of work for 2010-2011 | |||
| Annex 1: Costed programme of work for the CITES Secretariat for 2010 | ||||
| Annex 2: CITES Trust Fund - Status |
EN
<eS&,
0>S
11
EN
~»«\
T»T7d'T<T»T7T1VTT' TTT7
RESTREINT UE
| Item No. | Proponent | Comments | Position | |
| of contributions as of 31 December 2010 | ||||
| Annex 3: CITES Trust Fund -Contributions received in 2010 for each month (cumulative) | ||||
| Annex 4: Costed programme of work for the CITES Secretariat for 2011 | ||||
| Annex 5: CITES Trust Fund - Status of contributions as of 31 December 2011 | ||||
| Annex 6: CITES Trust Fund -Contributions received in 2011 for each month (cumulative) | ||||
| Annex 7: CITES Trust Fund -Annual distribution of the unpaid contributions as of 31 December 2011 | ||||
| Annex 8: Overview of the CITES Trust Fund for the biennium 2010-2011 | ||||
| 8.2 | Implementation of the costed programme of work for 2012 | |||
| 8.3 | Budgetary proposals for 2014 to 2016 | Secretariat | Budgetary situation of the Secretariat is critical and ways to ensure sufficient funding for the period 2014-2016 need be considered as a priority issue by EU Member States. | |
| Annex 1: Zero real growth budget scenario | ||||
| Annex 2: Zero nominal growth budget scenario | ||||
| Annex 3: Draft resolution Conf. 16.1 | ||||
| 8.4 | Access to Global Environment Facility funding | 0 | ||
| 8.5 | Access to other sources of funding | |||
| 9. | Arrangements for meetings | CF,RW | The added value of the proposal is not obvious. Its likely impact will be to restrict flexibility for the organisation of meetings. Alternative ways to address the problems raised by the proponents should be looked after. |
1.2. STRATEGIC MATTERS
| Item No. | Proponent | Comments | Position | |
| 10.1.1 | Standing Committee - Report of the Chair | Take note | + | |
| 10.1.2 | Standing Committee - Election of new regional and alternate regional members | |||
| 10.2.1 | Animals Committee - Report of the | -------------------------------------------------»_---------------------------------1 |
EN
12
T\T?IOrr<T»1TlTTWTTi TTT?
**
O
EN
RESTREINT UE
| Item No. | Proponent | Comments | Position | |
| Chair | ||||
| 10.2.2 | Animals Committee - Election of new regional and alternate regional members | |||
| 10.3.1 | Plants Committee - Report of the Chair | |||
| 10.3.2 | Plants Committee - Election of new regional and alternate regional members | |||
| 11. | Potential conflicts of interest in the Animals and Plants Committees | DK (EU) | [Proposed by the EU] | + |
| 12. | CITES Strategic Vision | Support | + | |
| 13. | Cooperation with organizations and multilateral environmental agreements | |||
| 14. | Draft resolution and decision on the cooperation of CITES with other biodiversity-related conventions | CH | In line with EU priority in support of synergies between biodiversity Conventions. | + |
| 15. | International Consortium on Combating Wildlife Crime | Welcome the activities of the Consortium, inform about financial support from EU and its Member States and call upon other donors to also provide funding in support of the Consortium. | ||
| 16. | Resolution on Cooperation with the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation of the CBD (Decision 15.19) | Not clear if a Resolution is needed on this matter. | ||
| 17. | Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services | Proposal to set up a WG to promote cooperation between CITES and IPBES and draft a Resolution on this issue. Support although it is not clear why a Resolution would be needed. Encourage that a dedicated process is set up to elaborate CITES' input to the second IPBES meeting (presumably in Nov 2013) with regard to the IPBES work programme. | + | |
| 18. | Cooperation between Parties and promotion of multilateral measures | Proposal to continue ongoing work. | + | |
| 19. | CITES and livelihoods | General support but wording of the proposed Resolution needs to be checked carefully (some elements seem to go beyond the CITES framework). | + | |
| 20. | National wildlife trade policy reviews | |||
| 21. | Capacity building | |||
| 22. | Proposal concerning a needs assessment for strengthening the implementation of CITES in developing countries | GH, SN, SL | Proposal to survey the technological, logistical and equipment needs of developing countries for CITES implementation and set up a |
EN
13
DTTCTtHTTTVrT TT17
EN
RESTREINT UE
| Item No. | Proponent | Comments | Position | |
| process to encourage the allocation of capacity-building funds according to those needs. A needs assessment was carried out by the Secretariat as part of their EU-funded capacity-building programme (cf. doc. SC61 Inf. 10). Generally supportive of the proposal although it should not create false expectations as to what could really be funded. | ||||
| 23. | Capacity-building programme for science-based establishment and implementation of voluntary national export quotas for Appendix-II species | Animals and Plants Committees | + | |
| 24. | World Wildlife Day | TH | Proposal for a Resolution declaring 3rd March as UN world wildlife day. |
1.3. Interpretation and implementation of the Convention
1.3.1 Review of Resolutions
| Item No. | Proponent | Comments | Position | |
| 25. | Review of Resolutions | Secretariat | Important to make sure that these proposed "technical" amendments do not change the substance of the Resolutions and do have undesired impact on the EU legislation or its interpretation. | |
| Annex 1: Conf. 4.6 (Rev. CoP 15) -Submission of draft resolutions and other documents for meetings of the Conference of the Parties | + | |||
| Annex 2: Conf. 9.5 (Rev. CoP 15) -Trade with States not party to the Convention | + | |||
| Annex 3: Conf. 9.6 (Rev.) - Trade in readily recognizable parts and derivatives | Proposal in line with EU Regulation 338/97. | + | ||
| Annex 4: Conf. 9.24 (Rev. CoP 15) -Criteria for amendment of Appendices I and II | + | |||
| Annex 5: Conf. 11.1 (Rev. CoP 15) -Establishment of Committees | + | |||
| Annex 6: Conf. 11.17 (Rev. CoP 14) -National reports | + | |||
| Annex 7: Conf. 11.18- Trade in Appendix-II and -III species | Proposal to delete Resolution Conf. 11.18 and transfer part of its content to other Resolutions is unclear. | |||
| Annex 8: Conf. 12.3 (Rev. CoP 15) - | Support changes in relation to | +/- |
EN
J^ö
14
r>i?CT,uirn\JT ttit
RESTREINT UE
| Item No. | Proponent | Comments | Position | |
| Permits and certificates | "specimens containing derivatives of multiple species" but proposed definition of'usual residence' does not coincide with EU legislation. | |||
| Annex 9 : Conf. 12.10 (Rev. CoP 15) - Registration of operations that breed Appendix-I animal species for commercial purposes | + | |||
| Annex 10: Conf. 13.6-Implementation of Article VII, paragraph 2, concerning 'pre-Convention' specimens | + | |||
| Annex 11: Conf. 13.8-Participation of observers at meetings of the Conference of the Parties | + | |||
| 26. | Review of Resolution Conf. 10.10 (Rev. CoP 15) on Trade in elephant specimens | |||
| 27. | Climate change | Take note of the report. |
1.3.2 Compliance and enforcement
| Item No. | Proponent | Comments | Position | |
| 28. | National laws for implementation of the Convention | |||
| 29. | Enforcement matters | |||
| 30. | National reports | Generally supportive - the proposed new timing and content of reports to be produced by Parties need to be checked thoroughly. | + | |
| 31. | Disposal of illegally-traded and confiscated specimens of Appendix-II and -III species | ID | The proposal aims at allowing the sale of confiscated Appendix I specimens in certain situations, thereby extending a possibility only foreseen currently for Appendix II and III specimens under Resolution Conf. 9.10. In addition, the proposals states that the country of origin should benefit from the income from the sales of confiscated specimens, which could amount to rewarding countries of origin which did not prevent an illegal exportation from their territory. |
1.3.3 Trade control and marking
| Item No. | Proponent | Comments | Position | |
| 32. | Introduction from the sea | See point B.4 of Annex I to the present Council Decision. | + | |
| 33. | Non-detriment findings | Welcome non-binding, guiding principles on non-detriment findings and support draft | + |
EN
15
Tir?c}'T>^T%^w?r^i^'T, tttt
jt^&Ti**'
rtfft
EN
RESTREINT UE
| Item No. | Proponent | Comments | Position | |
| resolution and draft decisions as submitted by the Secretariat. | ||||
| 34. | Electronic permitting | |||
| 35. | Improving the efficiency of international cooperation on permit and certificate verification | CN | Support proposal for more efficient exchange of information on permits issued. | + |
| 36. | Decision-making mechanism for a process of trade in ivory | The document presents a sensible way forward for the elaboration of the mechanism (laying out the main issues that need to be taken into consideration, as well as a process for this elaboration, relying on the Standing Committee and a working group). | + | |
| 37. | Proposal to amend Decision 14.77 on a Decision-making mechanism for a future trade in elephant ivory | BJ, BF, CF, CI, KE, LR, NG, TG ** | The proposal does not seem necessary as its content is already reflected in doc. 36 presented by the Secretariat among the various criteria presented for discussion. | |
| 38. | Purpose codes on CITES permits and certificates | The proposal needs to be checked carefully as it proposes many changes compared to the current purpose codes. | ||
| 39. | Transport of live specimens | + | ||
| 40. | Cross-border movement of musical instruments | US | General support although the text of the draft Resolution needs to be looked at carefully, as well as its added value in terms of simplifying the current situation and its implementation into EU law. | + |
| 41. | Use of taxonomie serial numbers | General support of the two draft decisions on the basis that any recommendations in relation TSNs are for guidance only and their application and use remains voluntary. | + | |
| 42. | Physical inspection of timber shipments | Support the draft decision. | + | |
| 43. | Standard nomenclature | |||
| 43.1 | . Report of the Animals and Plants Committees | Animals and Plants Committees | Take note of the report - Support the recommendations in its paragraphs 7 and 14. | + |
| Annex 1: Taxonomie Checklist of CITES listed Amphibians | Take note. | + | ||
| Annex 2: Taxonomie Checklist of all CITES listed Shark and Fish species | Take note. | + | ||
| Annex 3: Impact of Nomenclature Recommendations by the AC 26 | Take note. | + | ||
| Annex 4: New taxonomie changes not recommended for adoption | Take note. | + | ||
| Annex 5.1: Taxonomie Checklist of all CITES listed Coral species | Take note. | + | ||
| Annex 5.2: Taxonomie Checklist of CITES listed Coral Species | Take note. | + |
EN
16
RESTREINT UE
%
EN
#/j
RESTREINT UE
| Item No. | Proponent | Comments | Position | |
| Annex 6: List of Standard references adopted by the Conference of the Parties | Support the revision of Resolution Conf. 12.11 (Rev. CoP 15). | + | ||
| 43.2 | Standard nomenclature for Hippocampus species | CH* | Support the recommendations. | + |
| 44. | Identification Manual | |||
| 44.1 | Report of the Secretariat | Secretariat | Support the proposed revision to Resolution Conf. 11.19. | + |
| 44.2 | Report of the Plants Committee | Plants Committee | Support the two draft decisions. | + |
| 45. | E-commerce of specimens of CITES-listed species |
1.3.4 Exemptions and special trade provisions
| Item No. | Proponent | Comments | Position | |
| 46. | Personal and household effects | Generally support but specific attention to be given to hunting trophies. | + | |
| 47. | Proposed revision of Resolution Conf. 13.7 (Rev. CoP 14) on Control of trade in personal and household effects | ID,KW | Proposal to exempt from permit requirements trade in some agarwood products - needs to be checked carefully from the conservation and enforcement angles. Suggest taking this proposal out of Committee II and setting up a dedicated working group on agarwood. | -/+ |
| 48. | Implementation of the Convention relating to captive-bred and ranched specimens | Corresponds to EU priorities and work done at the Standing Committee. | + |
1.3.5 Species trade and conservation
| Item No. | Proponent | Comments | Position | |
| 49. | Great apes | |||
| 50. | Asian big cats | |||
| 51. | Illegal trade in cheetahs | ET, KE, UG | Proposal to launch a study on illegal trade in cheetahs. | + |
| 52. | Leopard quotas | BW, ZA, US | Draft revision to Resolution Conf. 10.14 (Rev. CoP 14) to address the inconsistencies between Parties on the interpretation of leopard skin quotas. | + |
| 53. | Elephants | |||
| 53.1 | Monitoring the illegal killing in elephants | |||
| 53.2 | Monitoring of illegal trade in ivory and other elephant specimens | |||
| 53.2.1 | Report of the Secretariat | Report on current situation for elephant poaching and ivory trafficking, as well as various initiatives to address them. Support proposed Decisions to set an ivory | + |
EN
17
.&>
I PFSTBFINT TTF
4V
Yl»?
.£>
EN
RESTREINT UE
| Item No. | Proponent | Comments | Position | |
| enforcement task force, expand the use of controlled deliveries and develop, an anti-money laundering and asset recovery manual with focus on wildlife crime. Additional measures may be proposed at the 63rd Standing Committee by the Secretariat towards some Parties identified at SC62 as being involved in substantial illegal ivory trade. To be read in conjunction with doc. 53.1 and 53.2.2 (not yet available). | ||||
| 53.2.2 | Report of TRAFFIC | |||
| 53.3 | Proposed new resolution concerning the African Elephant Action Plan and African Elephant Fund | NG,RW | Proposal to promote the African Elephant Action Plan and funding of the African Elephant Fund. | |
| 54. | Rhinoceroses | |||
| 54.1 | Report of the Working Group | Support but need to check how it relates to the report of the Secretariat - a number of recommendations from the WG need to be translated into full-fledged proposals for the CoP. | + | |
| 54.2 | Report of the Secretariat | |||
| 55. | Tibetan antelope | Support proposed modification of Resolution Conf. 11.8 (Rev. CoP 13). | + | |
| 56. | Saiga antelope | Support proposed draft decisions aiming to: - continue liaison with CMS and encourage range States and trading countries to report progress in implementing the Medium Term International Work Programme for the Saiga Antelope (2011-2015); - revise the biennial report format to facilitate incorporation of any special reporting in relation to the Saiga antelope. | + | |
| 57. | Snake trade and conservation management | Support the draft decisions directed to the Secretariat, the Animals Committee, the Standing Committee, Parties, ICCWC and ASEAN-WEN. | + | |
| 58. | Tortoises and freshwater turtles | |||
| 58.1 | Report of the working group of the Standing Committee | |||
| 58.2 | Report of the Animals Committee | Support the draft decisions directed to the Secretariat, the Animals Committee and the Standing Committee. | + | |
| 59. | Hawksbill turtle | Support the draft decision. | + |
EN
18
BF.STRF.TNT ITE 11
**ct4St, EN
RESTREINT UE
| Item No. | Proponent | Comments | Position | |
| 60. | Sturgeons and paddlefish | |||
| 60.1 | Report of the Animals Committee | Take note of the report by the AC (which shows that very little information has been reported by range States) and support the changes proposed to Resolution 12.7. | + | |
| 60.2 | Report of the Secretariat | General support to the proposal by the Secretariat to streamline the provisions of Resolution Conf. 12.7 in order to take account of the changes that occurred in sturgeon trade patterns and production methods; specific attention should be paid though to the proposed changes pertaining to the catch and export quotas for shared stocks. | + | |
| 61. | Sharks and stingrays | Note that, despite some progress, more information is still needed, as well as additional actions by RFMOs, range and market States, to improve the conservation and management of sharks, as called for by the FAO Fisheries Committee. Support in that respect the proposals by the AC. | + | |
| 62. | Humphead wrasse | Support the proposals by the Chair of the WG. | + | |
| 63. | Toothfish: report of CCAMLR | Support the recommendations by the CCAMLR Secretariat, including the proposed change to Resolution Conf. 12.4. | + | |
| 64. | Sea cucumbers | + | ||
| 65. | Regional cooperation on the management of and trade in the queen conch (Strombus gigas) | CO | Take note and support the two draft decisions. | + |
| 66. | Madagascar | Take note. | + | |
| 67. | Agarwood-producing taxa | Take note. | ||
| 67.1 | Report of the Plants Committee | In principle not in favour of the draft resolution which introduces the possibility to consider timber from "mixed plantations" as artificially propagated. Suggest taking this proposal out of Committee II and setting up a dedicated working group on agarwood. | -/+ | |
| 67.2 | Draft resolution on Implementation of the Convention for agarwood-producing taxa | CN,ID, KW.TH | In principle not in favour of this draft resolution which states that trees of agarwood producing taxa grown in cultivation such as (...) plantation, either monospecific or mixed species, shall be considered as artificially propagated. Suggest taking this proposal out of | -/+ |
EN
19
•7.!&'ft-"
BFSTHFÏ1VT TTF
EN
RESTREINT UE
| Item No. | Proponent | Comments | Position | |
| Committee II and setting up a dedicated working group on agarwood. | ||||
| 68. | Bigleaf mahogany | |||
| 69. | Cedrela odorata, Dalbergia retusa, Dalbergia granadillo and Dalbergia stevensonii | Take note. | + | |
| 70. | Report of the Central Africa Bushmeat Working Group | Take note. | + |
1.3.6 Amendment of the Appendices
| Item No. | Proponent | Comments | Position | |
| 71. | Criteria for the inclusion of species in Appendices I and II | Support the findings of the Animals Committee (which do not require any change in Decisions or Resolutions). | + | |
| 72. | Criteria related to ranched populations | Support the proposed change to Res. Conf. 9.24 (Rev. CoP 15). | + | |
| 73. | Proposed revision of Resolution Conf. 10.9 on Consideration of proposals for the transfer of African elephant populations from Appendix I to Appendix II | CI, LR, SL | Proposal to set up a standing Panel of experts and to introduce further changes into Resolution 10.9 on the panel composition, area of expertise and deadline for action. Costs of the panel should be supported by the State tabling an elephant downlisting proposal. Support in principle the idea of a standing panel of experts and for speeding up the delivery of its assessment. However, changes to the Resolution should be discussed with all Parties interested, possibly in a WG at or after the CoP. | |
| 74. | Periodic review of the Appendices | |||
| 74.1 | Revision of Resolution Conf. 14.8 on Periodic Review of the Appendices | Support revised Resolution. | + | |
| 74.2 | Review of the Appendices: Felidae | Support proposal to extend the period validity of the Decision on the periodic review of Felidae. | + | |
| 75. | Development and application of annotations | General support to the proposals tabled for adoption at CoP 16. Lot of issues have been postponed for consideration by the SC annotation working group. | ||
| 76. | Annotations - Report of the Plants Committee | |||
| 77. | Proposals to amend Appendices I and II | See details under part 2 below. | ||
| 78. | Determination of the time and venue of the next regular meeting of the Conference of the Parties | |||
| 79. | Closing remarks |
EN
%,
<fc
20
16
RESTREINT UE
%r^N
RESTREINT UE
2.
Listing Proposals
Prop No.
Taxon / Detail
Proposal
Proponent
Comments
Position
1
Rupicapra pyrenaica ornata
I —II
DK(EU)
[Proposed by the EU]
Vicugna vicugna (EC population)
I — II
EC
Favourable in principle provided that an annotation -restricting trade to wool sheared from live vicufias and accompanied by a proper labelling system - is included into the proposal. Appendix I criteria are no longer met._____________
Ursus maritimus
II —I
US
No significant new element compared to the proposal opposed by the EU in 2010. Habitat loss resulting from the reduction of sea ice remains the main and most serious threat affecting the survival of this species. There is still no sufficient evidence that the criteria for an Appendix I listing are met.
Pteropus brunneus
II-O
AU
P. brunneus is not regarded as a valid species. If the Percy Island flying-fox ever existed, it is now extinct.
Thylacinus cynocephalus
1-0
AU
Specie is extinct (not because of trade).
Onychogalea lunata
1-0
AU
See comment given on proposal 5.
Caloprymnus campestris
1-0
AU
Chaeropus ecaudatus
1-0
AU
See comment given on proposal 5.
Macrotis Ieucura
See comment given on proposal 5.
1-0
AU
See comment given on proposal 5.
10
Ceratotherium simum simum Amend annotation
II-II
KE
Rhinoceros hunting trophy was abused by organised crime networks but South Africa recently tightened control and scrutiny on those operations. Applications for hunting trophies decreased in 2012. Direct poaching of rhinoceros represents a far bigger threat to rhino populations in South Africa than hunting trophies. A ban on such trophies would have at best a marginal impact on the volume of illegal trade in
EN
sy
21
RESTREINT UE
EN
RESTREINT UE
Prop No.
Taxon / Detail
Proposal
Proponent
Comments
Position
rhino horns. Rather, the efforts of the South African authorities and international cooperation against all forms of rhino trafficking should be encouraged.
11
Loxodonta africana (TZ population) Include annotation to specify the purposes
I —II
TZ
While biological criteria for an Appendix I might not be met any longer, control and enforcement seem to be insufficient in Tanzania to address elephant poaching and illegal ivory trade, which have reached very high levels in the last years in the country. As a result, there are serious doubts that the proposal by TZ meets the downlisting criteria in Annex 4 of Resolution 9.24 and that a one-off sale can be agreed at CoP 16.
Given the current high levels of elephant poaching and illegal ivory trade globally and the absence of progress in the definition of a decision-making mechanism for future ivory trade, it seems anyway premature to agree on a resumption of ivory trade.
{Pending new information, notably from the Panel under Resolution 10.9).
12
Loxodonta africana Amend annotation
II-II
BF,KE
13
Tricnechus senegalensis
II-I
There are no compelling reasons to amend the content of annotations agreed as part of the package reached at CoP 14. The changes proposed unduly restrict the rights of Parties to put forward proposals to the CoP, which are then assessed on their own merits by the Parties.
BJ, SN, SL
The species was included in 1997 in Annex A of Regulation 338/97. It is however questionable if the criteria for an inclusion in CITES Appendix I are currently met, notably due to
EN
%
22
ct
RESTREINT UE I «E
fy
en.
EN
^/^
/o
'4&
RESTREINT UE
Prop No.
Taxon / Detail
Proposal
Proponent
Comments
Position
the very limited information available on (i) the population size and trends and (ii) the impact of international trade on the species, (assessment to be finalised when new information becomes available)______________
14
Caracara lutosa
II-O
MX
Species is extinct
15
Gallus sonneratii
II-O
CH*
Species widely distributed in India, least concern according to IUCN. {assessment might be reviewed if new information becomes available)________
16
Ithaginis cruentus
II-O
CH*
Species has large distribution and is not affected by trade. China however is opposed to downlisting. (assessment might be reviewed if new information becomes available)____________
17
Lophura imperialis
1-0
CH*
No longer recognised as a species.
18
Tetraogallus caspius
I — II
CH*
Species is widely distributed, listed as least concern by IUCN and no reported trade.
19
Tetraogallus tibetanus
I —II
CH*
See comment on proposal 18.
20
Tympanuchus cupido attwateri
I —II
CH
Since 1975 only two reported instances of international trade, and no data suggesting illegal trade. Species not affected by trade.
21
Campephilus imperialis
1-0
MX
Species is extinct (not because of trade).
22 23
Sceloglaux albifacies
II-O
NZ
Species is extinct.
Crocodylus acutus (CO population of the Bay of Cispata)
I —II
CO
Population recovery well documented and based on a successful management plan involving local communities. However, population increase is recent and population remains small. It is not clear whether the proposal includes a zero export quota, (more information awaited to finalise the assessment)
24
Crocodylus porosus (TH population with zero quota for W)___________
I-II
TH
Appendix I criteria still met. No recent information is
EN 0^
23
. &
RESTREINT UE
EN
RESTREINT UE
Prop No.
Taxon / Detail
Proposal
Proponent
Comments
Position
provided on the current status and distribution of the wild population. Lack of data on population trends.
25 Crocodylus siamensis (TH
population with zero quota for W)
I — II
TH
Appendix I criteria still met. Nesting has been reported in the wild but historical population trends are unknown.
26
Naultinus spp.
O-II
NZ
Favourable in principle even though there are reservations as to the benefits this Appendix II listing will provide.
27
Protobothrops mangshanensis
O-II
CN
Appendix II criteria are met. Wild (small) population is declining due to unsustainable harvesting and trade.
28
Chelodina mccordi
II —I
US
Appendix I criteria are met. Species has a restricted area and is highly vulnerable to intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Furthermore, the species can be characterized by a marked population decline.
29
Clemmys guttata
O-II
US
Appendix II criteria are apparently met. Species characterized by moderate levels of trade. This is one of the factors causing an overall decreasing population trend.
30
Emydoidea blandingii
O-II
US
Appendix II criteria are apparently met. Increasing but moderate pattern of international trade. Given their life history traits, even slight increases in the rate of loss of juveniles and adults will significantly impact a population.
31
Malaclemys terrapin
O-II
US
Appendix II criteria are apparently met. Species characterized by an increasing trend in export of wild species. Subpopulations are "declining to stable".
32 a
Cyclemys spp., Geoemydajaponica, G. spengleri, Hardella thurjii, Mauremysjaponica, M. nigricans, Melanochelys trijuga, Morenia petersi, Sacalia bealei, S. quadriocellata and Vijayachelys silvatica
O-II
CN,US
Criteria for listing on Appendix II are met. Most species are considered as CR,ENorVUbyIUCN. Species used in international trade, as food, medicine, to supply aquaculture________
EN
24
RESTREINT UIk4
'^>v
EN
RESTREINT UE
| Prop No. | Taxon / Detail | Proposal | Proponent | Comments | Position |
| operations and for pets. This proposal also covers Geoemyda japonica which is proposed by Japan for listing including a zero quota. | |||||
| 32 b | Batagur borneoensis, B. trivittata, Cuora aurocapitata, C. flavomarginata, C. galbinifrons, C. mccordi, C. mouhotü, C. pani, C. trifasciata, C. yunnanensis, C. zhoui, Heosemys annandalii, H. depressa, Mauremys annamensis, Orlitia borneensis | II-II | CN,US | Zero quota on wild specimens for commercial purposes. Two species, Cuora galbinifrons and Mauremys annamensis, are proposed for inclusion in Appendix I by Viet Nam. | + |
| 33 | Cuora galbinifrons | II —I | VN | Appendix I criteria are apparently met. Species characterized by a marked decline in population size in the wild. | + |
| 34 | Geoemyda japonica | O-II | JP | Zero export quota for primarily commercial purposes for wild-caught specimens. Appendix II criteria are apparently met. Species also mentioned in proposal US/CN on including Cyclemys spp. in Appendix II, but no zero quota set for Geoemyda japonica. | + |
| 35 | Mauremys annamensis | II — I | VN | Appendix I criteria are met. Species in particular characterized by a marked decline in population size in the wild. | + |
| 36 | Platysternidae | II-I | US, VN | Appendix I criteria are met. Wild populations have restricted areas of distribution and are characterized by a marked population decline. | + |
| 37 | Geochelone platynota | II — I | US | Appendix I criteria are met Current information suggests the species might be ecologically extinct in the wild | + |
| 38 a | Aspideretes leithii, Dogania subplana, Nilssoniaformosa, Palea steindachneri, Pelodiscus axenaria, P. maackii, P. parviformis, Rafetus swinhoei | O-II | CN,US | Appendix II criteria are met. Regular shifts in known trade routes and the species offered for sale in East Asian food markets demonstrate that new areas and species to supply the trade are exploited as existing supply areas and species are exhausted. | + |
EN
S-
25
j&\
O^^
Y * •
V:' »
RESTREINT UE
RESTREINT UE
| Prop No. | Taxon / Detail | Proposal | Proponent | Comments | Position |
| 38 b | Chitra chitra, C. vandijki | II —I | CN,US | Both species mentioned in the "Top 25 Endangered Freshwater Turtles at Extremely High Risk of Extinction" by the Turtle Conservation Coalition. C. chitra characterized by restricted areas of distribution and a marked population decline. | + |
| 39 | Epipedobates machaliUa | 0-11 | EC | Proposal linked to a taxonomie issue. | + |
| 40 | Rheobatrachus silus | II-O | AU | Species is extinct. | + |
| 41 | Rheobatrachus vitellinus | II-O | AU | Species is extinct. | + |
| 42 | Carcharhinus longimanus With annotation to delay entry into effect by 18 months | 0-11 | BR, CO, US | Support inclusion in Appendix II of the oceanic white tip shark. | + |
| 43 | Sphyrna lewini, Sphyrna mokarran, Sphyrna sygaena With annotation to delay entry into effect by 18 months | O-II | BR, CO, CR,DK (EU),EC, HN,MX | [Co-sponsored with EC] | + |
| 44 | Lamna nasus With annotation to delay entry into effect by 18 months | 0-11 | BR, KM, HR.DK (EU), EG | [Proposed by the EU] | + |
| 45 | Pristis microdon | II—I | AU | Appendix I criteria are met, due to the historical range decline, inferred and observed decreases in area of distribution and numbers of individuals resulting in fragmented populations, combined with its vulnerability to intrinsic (low productivity) and extrinsic (multiple threats including overfishing and removal for the aquaria trade) factors. | + |
| 46 | Manta spp. | O-II | BR, CO, EC | Manta species are particularly vulnerable to fishing pressure as they are composed of small, fragmented and isolated subpopulations, have a low productivity and aggregating behaviour. Some subpopulations have been experiencing a steep reduction due to fishing activities, in large part driven by international trade to supply gill plates to Asian markets; other subpopulations might undergo similar reductions | + |
EN
26
RESTREINT UE
RESTREINT UE
| Prop No. | Taxon / Detail | Proposal | Proponent | Comments | Position |
| in the future. There are little or no conservation and management measures in the countries where the fishing pressure is the highest. Despite the fact that the information provided by the proponents (notably on population trends) is limited, it seems that an inclusion in Appendix II is warranted to avoid further deterioration of the status of Manta species and ensure that trade becomes sustainable. | |||||
| 47 | Paratrygon aiereba With annotation to delay entry into effect by 18 months | 0-11 | CO | Species are in trade but trade levels appear to be very low. There is little information on the effects of harvest for international trade on the conservation status of the species, (more information awaited to finalise the assessment) | 0 |
| 48 | Potamotrygon motoro, Potamotrygon schroederi With annotation to delay entry into effect by 18 months | O-II | CO, EC | Species are in trade but there is little information on the effects of harvest for international trade on the conservation status of the species, (more information awaited to finalise the assessment) | 0 |
| 49 | Papilio hospiton | I —II | DK(EU) | [Proposed by the EU] | + |
| 50 | Yucca queretaroensis | O-II | MX | Favourable in principle even though there is little information on trade levels and on the effects of harvest on the conservation status of the species. | + |
| 51 | Operculicarya decaryi | O-II | MG | Available information does not demonstrate that international trade f constitutes a threat to the species and that a listing would be warranted (assessment might be reviewed if new information becomes available). | |
| 52 | Hoodia spp. Amend annotation #9 | II-II | BW, NA, ZA | The draft new Annotation states that any potential label system to exempt certain controlled harvesting and production could be set up by only one of the 3 | countries (BW, NA, ZA) and | + |
EN
27
S0
$
&
RESTREINT UE
EN
RESTREINT UE
| Prop No. | Taxon / Detail | Proposal | Proponent | Comments | Position |
| not jointly as it is the case currently. | |||||
| 53 | Panax ginseng, Panax quinquefolius Amend annotation #3 | II-II | US | The draft annotation aims to reintegrate the exclusionary language "excluding manufactured parts or derivatives such as powders, pills, extracts, tonics, teas and confectionery" following enforcement problems since 2007. | + |
| 54 | Tillandsia kautskyi | II-O | BR | No international trade data for wild specimens reported for these species since 1992. | + |
| 55 | Tillandsia sprengeliana | II-O | BR | See comment on proposal 54. | + |
| 56 | Tillandsia sucrei | II-O | BR | See comment on proposal 54. | + |
| 57 | Dudleya stolonifera, Dudleya traskiae | II-O | US | Species protected under USA law. International trade not considered as a threat to the species. | + |
| 58 | Diospyros spp. (MG population) Include annotation to specify purpose | 0 / III - II | MG | International trade in its sought-after wood and illegal logging known as the main threats to most of these species known to be depleted in many parts of their range. Implementation issues could be tackled through dedicated implementation plan. | + |
| 59 | Aniba rosaeodora Amend annotation #12 | II-II | BR | The proposal is in line with recommendations of the Plants Committee and the Standing Committee Working Group on Annotations. It does not tackle the implementation issue relating to complex mixtures and fragrance compounds. | + |
| 60 | Dalbergia cochinchinensis Include annotation #5 | 0-11 | TH.VN | Favourable even though there are few data for some range states. However Thailand rosewood is threatened by international trade in wild-sourced specimens. | + |
| 61 | Dalbergia retusa, Dalbergia granadillo | O-II | BZ | Favourable even though there are very few data on the conservation status of the species in some range states. However this rosewood species is threatened by | + |
EN
28
RESTREINT UE
le 16 MAI 2013
EN
RESTREINT UE
Prop No.
Taxon / Detail
Proposal
Proponent
Comments
international trade (mainly in finished products) in wild-sourced specimens.
Position
62
Dalbergia stevensonii
O-II
BZ
Favourable even though there are very few data on the conservation status of the species in some range states. However this rosewood species is threatened by international trade (mainly in finished products) in wild-sourced specimens.
63
Dalbergia spp. (MG population) Include annotation to specify purpose
0 / III -
II
MG
International trade in its sought-after wood and illegal logging known as the main threats to most of these species known to be depleted in many parts of their range. Implementation issues could be tackled through dedicated implementation plan.
64
Senna meridionalis
O-II
MG
Available information does not demonstrate that international trade constitutes a threat to the species and that a listing would be warranted.
65
Adeniafiringalavensis
O-II
MG
Available information does not demonstrate that international trade constitutes a threat to the species and that a listing would be warranted.
66
Adenia subsessifolia
O-II
MG
Available information does not demonstrate that international trade constitutes a threat to the species and that a listing would be warranted.
67
Uncarina grandidieri
O-II
MG
Available information does not demonstrate that international trade constitutes a threat to the species and that a listing would be warranted. {assessment might be reviewed if new information becomes available)________
68
Uncarina stellulifera
O-II
MG
Available information does not demonstrate that international trade constitutes a threat to the species and that a listing would be warranted.
EN
S*++
29
RESTREINT UE
EN
RESTREINT UE
| Prop No. | Taxon / Detail | Proposal | Proponent | Comments | Position |
| {assessment might be reviewed if new information becomes available) | |||||
| 69 | Osyris lanceolata | 0-11 | KE | Available information does not demonstrate that international trade constitutes a threat to the species and that a listing would be warranted, (more information awaited to finalise the assessment) | 0 |
| 70 | Aquilaria spp., Gyrinops spp. Replace annotation #4 by new annotation | II-II | CN.ID, KW | This proposed annotation could lead to implementation and enforcement (identification) problems, in particular regarding mixed oil containing less than IS % of agarwood oil, exhausted powder and prayer beads and carvings. Suggest taking this proposal out of Committee I and setting up a dedicated working group on agarwood. | -/+ |
| 71 | Cyphostemma laza | 0-11 | MG | Available information does not demonstrate that international trade constitutes a threat to the species and that a listing would be warranted. (assessment might be reviewed if new information becomes available) |
* as Depository Government at the request of the relevant Committee ** Pending formal receipt of the official letter of submission
#* M>«
EN
lil/
30
EN
RESTREINT UE