CoP18 of CITES held in Geneva

The 18th Conference of the Parties (CoP18) of Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) was recently held in Geneva, Switzerland. Highlights of COP18 CITES Smooth-coated otter (Lutrogale perspicillata) was moved from CITES Appendix II to CITES Appendix I, giving it highest level of international protection from commercial trade. ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Topics: 18th Conference of the Parties • Biodiversity • CITES • CoP18 • Environment • Geneva • India • Indian star tortoise • smooth-coated otter • Switzerland • Tokay Gecko • Wildlife Protection