CITES and the WTO - Enhancing Cooperation for Sustainable Development

This course provides an overview of the relationship, linkages and increasing synergies between CITES and the Multilateral Trading System.

Topics

SDG
SDG17: Partnerships for the goals
SDG 17: Trade
Subject
Trade in endangered species
Keywords
CITES
WTO

This course explains the developments leading to the adoption of CITES and the establishment of the WTO, as well as CITES legal framework and WTO rules related to Trade and Environment. It provides an overview of the relationship, linkages and increasing synergies between CITES and the Multilateral Trading System.

Modules:

  • Module 1: Introduction to CITES and to the WTO
  • Module 2: Enhancing co-operation between CITES and the WTO

Target Audience

Government officials from developing and least-developed countries

Learning Objectives

The objectives of the course are:

  • have a clear understanding of the developments leading to the adoption of CITES and the establishment of the WTO;
  • get acquainted with CITES legal framework and WTO rules related to Trade and Environment;
  • have an overview of the relationship, linkages and increasing synergies between CITES and the Multilateral Trading System;
  • have an improved ability to use the WTO and CITES legal texts, interpret relevant information and documents, and related background materials.

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