CITES Resolutions and Decisions concerning committee structure
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CITES Resolutions and Decisions concerning committee structure are the formal policy instruments that define, organize, and regulate the roles, composition, and functioning of CITES committees, including the Standing Committee.
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Target entity: CITES Resolutions and Decisions concerning committee structure Context triple: [CITES Standing Committee, subjectOf, CITES Resolutions and Decisions concerning committee structure]
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CITES Secretariat
The CITES Secretariat is the administrative body that supports and coordinates the implementation of the global treaty regulating international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora.
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B.
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is a global treaty that regulates and monitors international wildlife trade to ensure it does not threaten the survival of species.
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C.
CITES Appendix I
CITES Appendix I is the highest protection category under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, covering species threatened with extinction for which international commercial trade is generally prohibited.
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D.
Conference of the Parties to the Basel Convention
The Conference of the Parties to the Basel Convention is the governing body of the Basel Convention, where member states meet periodically to make decisions, adopt amendments, and guide global policy on the control of transboundary movements of hazardous wastes and their disposal.
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E.
Committee on Sectoral and Technical Meetings and Related Issues
The Committee on Sectoral and Technical Meetings and Related Issues is a specialized subcommittee of the International Labour Organization’s Governing Body that oversees and advises on the organization, coordination, and follow-up of its sectoral and technical meetings.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Target entity: CITES Resolutions and Decisions concerning committee structure Target entity description: CITES Resolutions and Decisions concerning committee structure are the formal policy instruments that define, organize, and regulate the roles, composition, and functioning of CITES committees, including the Standing Committee.
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A.
CITES Secretariat
The CITES Secretariat is the administrative body that supports and coordinates the implementation of the global treaty regulating international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora.
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B.
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is a global treaty that regulates and monitors international wildlife trade to ensure it does not threaten the survival of species.
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C.
CITES Appendix I
CITES Appendix I is the highest protection category under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, covering species threatened with extinction for which international commercial trade is generally prohibited.
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D.
Conference of the Parties to the Basel Convention
The Conference of the Parties to the Basel Convention is the governing body of the Basel Convention, where member states meet periodically to make decisions, adopt amendments, and guide global policy on the control of transboundary movements of hazardous wastes and their disposal.
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E.
Committee on Sectoral and Technical Meetings and Related Issues
The Committee on Sectoral and Technical Meetings and Related Issues is a specialized subcommittee of the International Labour Organization’s Governing Body that oversees and advises on the organization, coordination, and follow-up of its sectoral and technical meetings.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
CITES policy instrument
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governance framework ⓘ international environmental governance instrument ⓘ |
| adoptedBy | CITES Conference of the Parties ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
clarify institutional responsibilities within CITES
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enhance transparency in CITES decision-making ⓘ ensure effective governance of CITES ⓘ improve coordination among CITES committees ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
CITES committees
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Parties to CITES ⓘ |
| basedOn |
CITES Convention text
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linked to:
CITES Appendices
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| concerns |
balance between policy and scientific functions in CITES
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establishment of working groups under committees ⓘ participation of Parties in intersessional work ⓘ reporting from committees to the Conference of the Parties ⓘ |
| defines |
composition of CITES committees
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mandates of CITES committees ⓘ regional representation in CITES committees ⓘ reporting relationships among CITES committees ⓘ roles of CITES committees ⓘ rules of procedure for CITES committees ⓘ selection procedures for committee members ⓘ terms of reference of CITES committees ⓘ |
| governs |
CITES Animals Committee
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CITES Plants Committee ⓘ
linked to:
CITES Plants Committee members
CITES Standing Committee ⓘ CITES committee structure ⓘ |
| implementedBy |
CITES Secretariat
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CITES Standing Committee ⓘ |
| includes |
Decisions on improving committee effectiveness
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Decisions on regional representation in committees ⓘ Decisions on review of committee structure ⓘ Resolutions on the Animals and Plants Committees ⓘ Resolutions on the Standing Committee ⓘ |
| language |
English
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French ⓘ Spanish ⓘ |
| legalStatus | non-binding but authoritative under CITES ⓘ |
| linkedTo |
CITES Standing Committee oversight role
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CITES strategic vision and strategic plan ⓘ |
| periodically | revised by the Conference of the Parties ⓘ |
| regulates |
frequency of committee meetings
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functioning of CITES committees ⓘ interaction between CITES committees and the CITES Secretariat ⓘ interaction between CITES committees and the Conference of the Parties ⓘ |
| scope | global ⓘ |
| subjectArea |
governance and oversight
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institutional arrangements ⓘ scientific and technical advisory bodies ⓘ |
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Subject: CITES Resolutions and Decisions concerning committee structure Description of subject: CITES Resolutions and Decisions concerning committee structure are the formal policy instruments that define, organize, and regulate the roles, composition, and functioning of CITES committees, including the Standing Committee.
Referenced by (4)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
CITES Standing Committee
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subjectOf
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CITES Resolutions and Decisions concerning committee structure
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subject linked to:
Standing Committee
Plants Committee
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subjectOf
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CITES Resolution Conf. 11.1 (Rev. CoP19) on the establishment of committees
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linked to: CITES Resolutions and Decisions concerning committee structure
Standing Committee of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
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legalBasis
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Resolutions of the Conference of the Parties to CITES
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linked to: CITES Resolutions and Decisions concerning committee structure
Standing Committee of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
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subjectOf
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CITES Standing Committee Rules of Procedure
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linked to: CITES Resolutions and Decisions concerning committee structure