Despite the COVID-19 pandemic’s travel impacts, West Africa’s objectives remain valid

Efforts towards the automation of the CITES permitting system is an example of how trade facilitation could be applied in the wildlife sector.

Mainstreaming biodiversity across economic sectors is a key issue to be discussed at the CBD COP15 in China in 2020, where the post-2020 global biodiversity framework is due to be agreed upon.

A Global Multilateral Benefit-Sharing Mechanism is the appropriate vehicle by which biodiverse rich countries can be compensated for genetic resources utilised in intellectual property.

Well-managed trade in wild animals and plants can contribute to the conservation of the species.

There are examples of sustainable, fair and ethical trade in products based on natural, biological resources and traditional knowledge.

Solutions, pitfalls and priorities to stimulate ecotourism, preserve wildlife and develop, sustainably