Daniel Kachelriess

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Daniel Kachelriess is an independent expert on oceans, fisheries, and wildlife law and policy, a member of the IUCN World Commission on Environmental Law, and the former CITES Marine Species Officer.

Daniel Kachelriess

Sep 17 2023

How the newly adopted BBNJ Agreement contributes to the revitalization of SDG 17

Illuminem Voices

Public Governance · Ethical Governance

The triumphs, trials, and future prospects of SDG 17, as exemplified by the Biodiversity in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction Agreement

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CITES Growing Role in International Shark Conservation

John Scanlon

Mar 30 2023

CITES Growing Role in International Shark Conservation

Animal Welfare

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) takes decisions by voting where consensus cannot be found, which has been critical to bringing new shark species under its trade controls. Combined with many high-profile topics for discussion, voting makes CITES Conferences of the Parties (CoPs) highly dynamic events, where emotions can run high. Next to the African elephant debates, listings of commercially exploited marine species, in particular sharks and rays, have long been among the most emotionally charged discussions.

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John Scanlon

Mar 30 2023