CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) in Geneva, Switzerland Customer Care Phone number, Address, Opening Hours, Website, How to Work, Structure, Topics and Social Media
CITES Switzerland is an international agreement between governments. It aims to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten the survival of the species.
How to Contact CITES Switzerland Customer Support/Phone Number?
Customer Care phone: +41-(0)22-917-81-39 / +41-(0)22-917-81-40
Postal Address: CITES Secretariat, Palace of Nations, Avenue of Peace 8-14, 1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland.
Phone: +41-(0)22-917-81-39 / +41-(0)22-917-81-40
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
Website: cites.org
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Registered Office Address
Head Quarters: Geneva, Switzerland.
Fax: +41-(0)22-797-34-17
Street Address: 11 Chemin des Anemones, CH-1219 Chatelaine, Geneva, Switzerland.
Map: View Google direction here.
About CITES
Founded: 3 March 1973
Effective: 1 July 1975
CITES is a multilateral treaty to protect endangered plants and animals from the threats of international trade. It was drafted as a result of a resolution adopted in 1963 at a meeting of members of the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Checklist of CITES Species
View the Checklist of CITES Species through the above link.
How to CITES works?
- Visit cites.org/how-to-work
- Identification and Listing: CITES identifies species that are threatened by international trade and lists them in its three Appendices based on their conservation status:
- Appendix I
- Appendix II
- Appendix III
- National Legislation and Designation of Management Authorities
- Permit System
- Enforcement and Monitoring
- Scientific Basis
- Capacity Building and Assistance
- Regular Conferences and Decision-Making
Structure of CITES
- The structure of the CITES is organized to facilitate international cooperation among its member countries (Parties) and to effectively regulate the trade of endangered species.
CITES Topics
| Fauna (Terrestrial) | Fauna (Marine Species) | Cross-Cutting Issues | Projects & Initiatives |
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CITES Virtual College
The CITES Virtual College is an essential resource to strengthen the understanding of the Convention by those on the frontline of its implementation in each of the Parties.
Phone: +41-(0)22-917-81-39 / +41-(0)22-917-81-40
Email: [email protected]
Website: cites.org/virtual-college
CITES Virtual College Service
- Online courses
- Training materials
- Identification materials
- Non-detriment findings
- References and Tools
CITES Upcoming Events
View the CITES Upcoming Events through the above link.
Features of CITES
- Regulation of Trade
- Appendices
- Permit System
- Monitoring and Enforcement
- Science-based Decision Making
- Periodic Conferences
- Capacity Building



