TRAFFIC AT CITES COP20
The 20th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) takes place in Samarkand between 24 November and 5 December 2025.
Explore the TRAFFIC and IUCN Analyses of the Proposals and the other ways we are pushing for meaningful change on international wildlife trade for the benefit of people and the planet.
The illegal wildlife trade is one of THE defining crises of our time
It drives species to extinction.
It fuels organised crime.
It deepens poverty by stripping communities of livelihoods and resources.
It damages ecosystems that mitigate climate change.
It spreads diseases that can pass to humans.
But none of this is inevitable. When legal and sustainable, wildlife trade can be a powerful force for good:
protecting biodiversity and bringing economic benefits.
With 50 years of expertise, TRAFFIC is a trusted advisor and partner to governments, businesses, law
enforcement, and communities worldwide—tackling the root causes of illegal trade in wild species.
From source to destination, we understand this issue better than anyone. It’s a cross-cutting
challenge of our age, and our work has never been more vital.
| Our Strategy | The Trade in Wild Species |
Strategic priorities
Our five priority pathways to drive sustained, systemic change.
Species and landscapes
The key species and landscapes that we focus on.
Thematic issues
The critical cross-cutting issues we work to tackle.
latest news and reports on the trade in wild species
LEARNING CENTRE
Explore our training, courses, and capacity-building resources for all stakeholders working on the trade in wild species.
TRAFFIC STORIES
Be inspired by people around the world building a better future through choosing legal and sustainable trade.
