These recommendations were originally made by participants at a September 2006 workshop on CITES and Livelihoods. This workshop was prompted by an amendment to Res. Conf 8.3 Recognition of the benefits of trade in wildlife at CoP13, which recognizes that the implementation of CITES-listing decisions should take into account potential impacts on the livelihoods of the poor. The purpose of the workshop was to identify practical measures that will allow Parties to better address livelihood issues in the course of regulating the international trade in wild species.
WWF is pleased to have been a member of the Steering Group that planned the workshop, to have supported its organization, and to participate actively through staff who deal with the impacts of CITES decisions (both positive and negative) in southern Africa on the livelihoods of the poor.
A species conservation approach that is integrated with ensuring human needs is fundamental to fulfilment of WWF's
mission. Thus, WWF supports
Document 14 and its recommendations, and looks forward to working with the CITES Parties and Committees, to implement any recommendations and decisions adopted by CoP14 on this issue.
