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Annex 2

Actions directed to the Plants Committee
pursuant to the CITES Action Plan and Resolution Conf. 11.1 (Rev. CoP12)
concerning the establishment of Committees

Resolution Conf. 11.1 (Rev. CoP12) Annex 2

Action point number

Description

Status

CURRENT ACTIONS DIRECTED TO THE PLANTS COMMITTEE (PC) WITH HIGH PRIORITY
AND POTENTIAL FUTURE PRIORITY ACTIONS
(indicated in bold and italics)

a)

Provide advice and guidance to the Conference of the Parties, the other committees, working groups and the Secretariat, on all matters relevant to international trade in plant species included in the Appendices, which may include proposals to amend the Appendices.

Ongoing work of the PC.

4.6.1

As part of Objective 4.6 to strengthen knowledge, promote awareness and facilitate enforcement on flora issues in CITES:

Ensure that adequate attention is given to plant conservation in all activities related to the implementation of this Plan.

Identify the activities.

f)

2.1.3

Continue the Review of Significant Trade as initiated by the Parties in Resolution Conf. 8.9. (Rev.).

Taxon based:

– Cycads

– Prunus africana

– Aquilaria malaccensis

– Aloe spp. for extract from Eastern Africa

– Pericopsis alata

Country based:

– Madagascar

h)

2.1.2

Regularly review the Appendices to ensure that listed taxa satisfy the relevant criteria.

Done for:

– Orchidaceae

Ongoing for:

– Appendix-I Cactaceae

g)

2.1.4

Evaluate trade and biological information on currently unlisted species subject to significant international trade to determine whether they would qualify for and benefit from CITES listing.

Parties have started to look at the following unlisted taxa:

– Harpagophytum spp.

– Guaiacum spp.

– Taxus spp. other than T. wallichiana

– Tree species

e)

1.7.2

Develop regional directories that list the botanists and zoologists in each region who are experts in CITES-listed species.

Done for all regions.

Future activities: find mechanisms for coordinated update and improvement, and for dissemination on the CITES website of the Secretariat.

FOR THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS WITH LOWER PRIORITY, NO ORDER WAS SET
(potential future actions indicated in bold and italics)

b)

Assist the Nomenclature Committee in the development and maintenance of a standardized list of species names.

Lead with Nomenclature Committee.

Ongoing work of the PC.

c)

Assist the Secretariat with the implementation of the Resolution on the Identification Manual and Decisions related to it and, upon request of the Secretariat, review proposals to amend the Appendices with regard to possible identification problems.

Lead with the Secretariat.

Ongoing work of the PC.

d)

1.7.1

Develop a manual specifying the obligations and procedures of the Scientific Authorities in order to encourage the development of specific training courses for them.

Lead with the Secretariat.

Cooperate with the Secretariat on the implementation of its programme of work to assist Scientific Authorities.

Regional workshops organized by the Secretariat with participation of the regional representatives of the PC, when possible.

e)

1.7.3

Communicate to the Parties the importance and advisability of including plants experts within the structure of the Scientific Authorities.

To establish mechanisms with the SC.

i)

Make available advice on management techniques and procedures for range States requesting such assistance.

To establish mechanisms with the SC.

j)

Draft resolutions on matters related to animals or plants, for consideration by the Conference of the Parties.

Ongoing work of the PC.

k)

Perform any other functions that may be entrusted to them by the CoP or the SC.

Chairman and/or members selected by Chairman of PC to attend technical meetings as experts such as in the Criteria Working Group.

l)

Report to the CoP and, if so requested, to the SC, on the activities they have carried out or supervised between meetings of the CoP.

PC Chairman report to SC meetings.

1.1.6
(new for PC)

Develop further regulations to prevent unnecessary loss during harvesting, storage and transportation of live […] plants.

PC working group preparing guidelines to improve chances of survival of live specimens during transportation.

2.2.2

Encourage Parties to consult with the Animals Committee and Plants Committee as appropriate to assist in the preparation of proposals to amend the Appendices.

To establish mechanisms with the SC.

Ongoing work of the PC.

2.2.3

For identified commodities, develop standardized units of measure for permits, trade analysis and reporting.

Ongoing work of the PC.

4.3.2

Participate actively at scientific meetings and conferences, and encourage participation in CITES issues by the scientific community.

PC members and observers at PC meetings attend scientific meetings and explain CITES issues.

Resolution Conf. 11.1 (Rev. CoP12) Annex 2	Action point number	Description	Status
CURRENT ACTIONS DIRECTED TO THE PLANTS COMMITTEE (PC) WITH HIGH PRIORITY AND POTENTIAL FUTURE PRIORITY ACTIONS (indicated in bold and italics)
a)		Provide advice and guidance to the Conference of the Parties, the other committees, working groups and the Secretariat, on all matters relevant to international trade in plant species included in the Appendices, which may include proposals to amend the Appendices.	Ongoing work of the PC.
	*4.6.1*	As part of Objective 4.6 to strengthen knowledge, promote awareness and facilitate enforcement on flora issues in CITES: Ensure that adequate attention is given to plant conservation in all activities related to the implementation of this Plan.	*Identify the activities.*
f)	2.1.3	Continue the Review of Significant Trade as initiated by the Parties in Resolution Conf. 8.9. (Rev.).	Taxon based: – Cycads – Prunus africana – Aquilaria malaccensis – Aloe spp. for extract from Eastern Africa – Pericopsis alata Country based: – Madagascar
h)	2.1.2	Regularly review the Appendices to ensure that listed taxa satisfy the relevant criteria.	Done for: – Orchidaceae Ongoing for: – Appendix-I Cactaceae
g)	2.1.4	Evaluate trade and biological information on currently unlisted species subject to significant international trade to determine whether they would qualify for and benefit from CITES listing.	Parties have started to look at the following unlisted taxa: – Harpagophytum spp. – Guaiacum spp. – Taxus spp. other than T. wallichiana – Tree species
e)	1.7.2	Develop regional directories that list the botanists and zoologists in each region who are experts in CITES-listed species.	Done for all regions. Future activities: find mechanisms for coordinated update and improvement, and for dissemination on the CITES website of the Secretariat.
FOR THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS WITH LOWER PRIORITY, NO ORDER WAS SET (potential future actions indicated in bold and italics)
b)		Assist the Nomenclature Committee in the development and maintenance of a standardized list of species names.	Lead with Nomenclature Committee. Ongoing work of the PC.
c)		Assist the Secretariat with the implementation of the Resolution on the Identification Manual and Decisions related to it and, upon request of the Secretariat, review proposals to amend the Appendices with regard to possible identification problems.	Lead with the Secretariat. Ongoing work of the PC.
d)	1.7.1	Develop a manual specifying the obligations and procedures of the Scientific Authorities in order to encourage the development of specific training courses for them.	Lead with the Secretariat. Cooperate with the Secretariat on the implementation of its programme of work to assist Scientific Authorities. Regional workshops organized by the Secretariat with participation of the regional representatives of the PC, when possible.
e)	1.7.3	Communicate to the Parties the importance and advisability of including plants experts within the structure of the Scientific Authorities.	To establish mechanisms with the SC.
i)		Make available advice on management techniques and procedures for range States requesting such assistance.	To establish mechanisms with the SC.
j)		Draft resolutions on matters related to animals or plants, for consideration by the Conference of the Parties.	Ongoing work of the PC.
k)		Perform any other functions that may be entrusted to them by the CoP or the SC.	Chairman and/or members selected by Chairman of PC to attend technical meetings as experts such as in the Criteria Working Group.
l)		Report to the CoP and, if so requested, to the SC, on the activities they have carried out or supervised between meetings of the CoP.	PC Chairman report to SC meetings.
	1.1.6 (new for PC)	*Develop further regulations to prevent unnecessary loss during harvesting, storage and transportation of live […] plants.*	*PC working group preparing guidelines to improve chances of survival of live specimens during transportation.*
	2.2.2	Encourage Parties to consult with the Animals Committee and Plants Committee as appropriate to assist in the preparation of proposals to amend the Appendices.	To establish mechanisms with the SC. Ongoing work of the PC.
	2.2.3	For identified commodities, develop standardized units of measure for permits, trade analysis and reporting.	Ongoing work of the PC.
	4.3.2	Participate actively at scientific meetings and conferences, and encourage participation in CITES issues by the scientific community.	PC members and observers at PC meetings attend scientific meetings and explain CITES issues.