A precautionary voice for wildlife at CITES
The Species Survival Network (SSN) is an international coalition of organisations committed to the promotion, enhancement and strict enforcement of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
Through scientific and legal research, education and advocacy, SSN works to prevent the over-exploitation of animals and plants through international trade.
Our position
The benefit of the doubt goes to the species
SSN believes that international trade in wildlife should happen only when evidence shows that it will not harm the survival of the species, subspecies or population, or its role in the ecosystem.
Where live animals are traded, the risk of injury, damage to health or cruel treatment must be kept to a minimum.
When the evidence is uncertain, the species must always receive the benefit of the doubt.
Our network
Organisations from every CITES region, working as one
SSN coordinates the activities of conservation, environmental and animal protection organisations around the world to secure CITES protection for plants and animals affected by international trade.
Our members bring expertise ranging from conservation biology to legal analysis and public advocacy. They share news and information through SSN’s email list and WhatsApp group, and prepare for CITES meetings together.
Our members
91 organisations, one voice for wildlife at CITES
SSN brings together conservation, environmental and animal protection organisations from around the world. Click a name to visit their website.
- AAP, Sanctuary for Exotic Animals Netherlands
- AARANYAK India
- ACRES-Animal Concerns Research and Education Society Singapore
- ACTAsia UK
- ADM Capital Foundation China
- Alive-All Life in A Viable Environment Japan
- AMHMAR – Mexican Association of Habitats for Interaction and Protection of Marine Mammals Mexico
- Animal Alliance of Canada Canada
- Animal Defenders International UK
- Animal Welfare Institute USA
- Animals Asia Foundation China
- Annamiticus USA
- Asociación Rescate y Conservación de Vida Silvestre Guatemala
- Big Cat Rescue USA
- Born Free Foundation UK
- Born Free USA USA
- Care for the Wild International UK
- CATCA Environmental and Wildlife Society (CEWS) Canada
- Center for Biological Diversity USA
- Centre for International Environmental Law USA
- Conservation Justice Gabon
- David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation UK
- Defenders of Wildlife USA
- Dierenbescherming (Dutch Society for the Protection of Animals) Netherlands
- Earthtrust USA
- Eastern Caribbean Coalition for Environmental Awareness Martinique
- Education for Nature-Vietnam Vietnam
- Elephant Family UK
- Elephant Reintegration Trust South Africa
- Environmental Investigation Agency USA
- Eurogroup for Animals Europe
- European Alliance of Rescue Centres and Sanctuaries (EARS) Europe
- Fondation 30 Millions d’Amis France
- Fondation Brigitte Bardot France
- Foundation Franz Weber Switzerland
- Four Paws International International
- Freeland Foundation USA
- Friends of the Elephant (Vrienden van de Olifant) Netherlands
- Fundación Cethus Argentina
- Future for Elephants e.V. Germany
- Gesellschaft zur Rettung der Delphine Germany
- Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries USA
- Global Law Alliance for Animals and the Environment USA
- Hong Kong Shark Foundation Hong Kong
- Humane World for Animals USA
- Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge Fund UK
- International Primate Protection League USA
- International Ranger Federation USA
- JAAN Indonesia (Jakarta Animal Aid Network) Indonesia
- Japan Tiger and Elephant Fund Japan
- Japan Wildlife Conservation Society Japan
- Last Great Ape Organization Cameroon
- Law of the Wild USA
- Life Conservationist Association Taiwan
- Lilongwe Wildlife Trust Malawi
- Marine Connection UK
- National Council of Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals South Africa
- Natural Resources Defense Council USA
- OceanCare Switzerland
- One Voice France
- Orangutan Foundation UK
- Outraged South African Citizens Against Poaching, OSCAP South Africa
- Pan African Sanctuaries Alliance USA
- People for Nature and Peace UK
- Performing Animal Welfare Society USA
- Pro Fauna Indonesia Indonesia
- Pro Wildlife Germany
- Rede Nacional de Combate ao Trafico de Animais Silvestres, RENCTAS Brazil
- Rettet die Elefanten Afrikas e.V. (REA e.V.) Germany
- Robin des Bois France
- Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals UK
- Save the Elephants UK and Kenya
- Sea Save Foundation USA
- Shark Research Institute USA
- Teyeliz, A.C. Mexico
- Thai Society for the Conservation of Wild Animals Thailand
- Thin Green Line Foundation Australia
- Tigris Foundation (Stichting Tigris) Netherlands
- Tikki Hywood Trust Zimbabwe
- Tusk UK
- WildAid USA
- Wildcoast/CostaSalvaje Mexico
- Wildlife Action Group Malawi
- Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand Thailand
- Wildlife Impact USA
- Wildlife Protection Society of India India
- Wildlife Rescue Centre Jogja Indonesia
- Wildlife Watch Group Nepal
- World Animal Protection UK
- Zoocheck Canada Canada
Since 1992, SSN has been a precautionary voice for wildlife at CITES.