| Directed to the Secretariat |
| 14.35 |
The Secretariat shall: |
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a) |
request, through a Notification issued
after the 14th meeting of the Conference of the Parties, information from
Management Authorities regarding: |
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i) |
the scale and nature of wildlife trade arranged
via the Internet that apparently involves their country; |
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ii) |
perceived problems relating to such trade, including illicit
trade; |
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iii) |
the effectiveness of any measures that Parties
have taken to address the trade in wildlife via the Internet, including
the use of codes of conduct; and |
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iv) |
any changes in trade routes and methods of shipment
that have been observed as a result of increased use of the Internet to
promote trade in wildlife; |
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b) |
using the services of a suitably-qualified consultant,
review the information submitted by Parties and prepare a background document
for consideration at a workshop; |
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c) |
seek external funding to convene a workshop on
wildlife trade via the Internet, to which the following should be invited
to participate: CITES Management Authority and enforcement officials from
Parties with emerging or existing wildlife trade arranged via the Internet;
experts on Internet trade; owners of relevant websites and Internet service
providers; ICPO-Interpol and the World Customs Organization; and representatives
of other intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations; |
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d) |
publish the outcomes of the workshop, including
any recommendations, on the CITES website, seeking additional comments;
and |
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e) |
report on this matter at the 58th meeting of
the Standing Committee. |
| Directed to the Standing Committee |
| 14.36 |
The Standing Committee should review
the Secretariat’s report at its 58th meeting and determine whether additional
measures are necessary including, if appropriate, directing the Secretariat
to prepare a discussion document and draft resolution for consideration
at the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties. |
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