CITES Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species

Running Head: CITES
CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES OF WILD FLORA AND FAUNA
ENVIRONMENTAL PRINCIPLES
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Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) is an international
agreement that came into force on 1st July 1975. CITES gives significance to the need of
monetary motivators to energize sustainable use of wild flora and fauna. Projects are being
built up that add to the sustainable utilization of commercially species which are misused are
mentioned in the CITES (Anon., 2019).
Common but differentiated responsibilities
This principle states that states/countries have same responsibilities but they have to act
differently. This principle is applicable on CITES. The common goal is the protection of
endangered species of flora and fauna and in every country’s geographical area; there are
different species, which are endangered. These countries will give make laws to give
protection to respective endangered species.