National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan

For reference: The CITES Convention, signed on March 3, 1973, and entering into force on July 1, 1975, regulates international trade in over 40,900 species of wild animals and plants. Uzbekistan joined the Convention in 1997 and has been actively involved in its activities.

Online registration for all participants is now open. Representatives of member countries, observers, the media, and other interested parties can register on the official CITES website: https://cites.org/eng/cop20#registration until September 25, 2025. A financial support program is also available for representatives from developing countries, covering travel, accommodation, and per diem expenses. Applications for this program can be submitted until June 27, 2025. Details and application forms are available on the CITES website.

Participation in the conference offers a unique opportunity to discuss issues related to sustainability, legality, and traceability in international wildlife trade, species conservation and sustainable resource management. Furthermore, the 20th meeting coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Convention’s entry into force, making this event particularly significant.

For more detailed information about the event, including the program, logistics and documents, please visit the official CITES website: https://cites.org/eng/cop20.

Join the global community in Samarkand to discuss and shape the future of international wildlife trade.