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20th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
November 24, 2025 - December 5, 2025
From November 24 to December 5, 2025, the 20th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP20) to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) will be held in Samarkand
Uzbekistan has become the first country in Central Asia to host a meeting of 184 parties (183 countries + the European Union) to CITES and a wide range of stakeholders in the field of conservation and trade in wild animals, the Ministry of Ecology noted.
The global event, which will be held during the Year of Environment and Green Economy, is expected to attract more than 4,000 participants and delegates.
For reference: The CITES Convention, signed on March 3, 1973, and entering into force on July 1, 1975, regulates international trade in over 40,900 species of wild animals and plants. Uzbekistan joined the Convention in 1997 and has been actively involved in its activities.
Online registration for all participants is now open. Representatives of member countries, observers, the media, and other interested parties can register on the official CITES website: https://cites.org/eng/cop20#registration until September 25, 2025. A financial support program is also available for representatives from developing countries, covering travel, accommodation, and per diem expenses. Applications for this program can be submitted until June 27, 2025. Details and application forms are available on the CITES website.
Participation in the conference offers a unique opportunity to discuss issues related to sustainability, legality, and traceability in international wildlife trade, species conservation and sustainable resource management. Furthermore, the 20th meeting coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Convention’s entry into force, making this event particularly significant.
For more detailed information about the event, including the program, logistics and documents, please visit the official CITES website:Â https://cites.org/eng/cop20.
Join the global community in Samarkand to discuss and shape the future of international wildlife trade.