Did You Know?
Some animals can only be found in one place!
Why It Is Important
It helps keep our world safe.
How It Works
Countries make rules to help plants.
What CITES Does
It stops trade of rare animals.
It helps save plants from harm.
It makes rules for all countries.
It helps keep nature safe for kids.
It works with many groups and teams.
It makes sure rules are followed.
More About CITES
CITES started in 1973. Many countries joined to help. They saw that some plants and animals were in trouble. They wanted to make a change.
CITES helps us every day. It keeps our world safe. We can see more animals in parks and zoos. This is good for all of us.
In the future, CITES will keep working. It will help more plants and animals. We can all help by caring for nature.
How Topics Connect
graph TD
A["CITES Treaty"] --> B["Drafted in 1963"]
B --> C["IUCN Meeting"]
C --> D["Opened for Signature in 1973"]
D --> E["Entered into Force on 1 July 1975"]
What Do These Words Mean?
CITES:An agreement between countries to protect endangered plants and animals.
multilateral treaty:A formal agreement involving multiple countries.
endangered:At risk of becoming extinct or disappearing.
international trade:Buying and selling goods between countries.
convention:A formal meeting or agreement between groups.
