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Geneva, 15 December 2025 - The 20th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora ( CoP20 ) took place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from 24 November to 5 December 2025. CoP20 marked a significant moment for global wildlife conservation and international cooperation. Bringing together governments, enforcement authorities, technical experts, and conservation organizations, it served as a major platform for shaping the future of wildlife trade regulation. Over

Geneva, 10 November 2025 – Today marks a major milestone in the global fight against wildlife crime, as the International Consortium on Combating Wildlife Crime (ICCWC) celebrates its 15-year anniversary. To understand the significance of this moment, it is worth reflecting on how far the global community has come since 2010. The beginning of the partnership In 2010, the heads of five intergovernmental organizations with specialized yet complementary mandates came together to sign the Letter of Understanding Establishing the International

Geneva, 30 September 2025 — The International Consortium on Combating Wildlife Crime (ICCWC) has released its latest Annual Report 2024 offering a comprehensive overview of the Consortium’s efforts and impact over the past year. Published annually, the report highlights key achievements of countries around the world to combat wildlife crime, including key collaborative milestones, and progress made in strengthening criminal justice responses to wildlife crime.   Secretary-General of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora

The 78th meeting of the Standing Committee ( SC78 ) of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora ( CITES ) took place in Geneva from 3 - 8 February 2025. During SC78, the International Consortium on Combating Wildlife Crime ( ICCWC ) reported on progress with the implementation of its work and hosted two events. Representatives from Parties and ICCWC partner organizations highlighted the importance of international collaboration and the collection and use