What AI says about CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species)

CITES is an international agreement that regulates international trade in endangered wild fauna and flora to prevent species extinction. It operates through a governance framework (Conference of the Parties, Standing Committee, Animals and Plants Committees, a Secretariat) and national authorities, maintaining tools like the CITES Trade Database, Species+ registers, export quotas, and a permit system. It provides guidance, enforcement support, capacity-building, and information resources to Parties, including non-detriment findings, trade monitoring, and public-facing publications and training.