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SC81 · Standing Committee · 2–6 November 2026
SSN’s briefing for SC81 is now available in English, Spanish and French, with our recommendations on the agenda.
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CoP
Conference of the Parties
The decision-making body of CITES, meeting about every three years to vote on proposals to change the protection of species.
SC
Standing Committee
Oversees how the Convention is put into practice between meetings of the Conference of the Parties.
AC
Animals Committee
Gives scientific advice on animal species listed, or proposed for listing, in the CITES Appendices.
PC
Plants Committee
Gives scientific advice on plant species listed, or proposed for listing, in the CITES Appendices.
Looking for the official agenda and working documents? These are published by the CITES Secretariat.