CoP20 Side event: Rethinking Trade Data

On 27 November 2025, AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection co-hosts the side event “Rethinking Trade Data: Exploring Solutions to Strengthen Wildlife Trade Data”.

Join global experts for an engaging discussion on how we can improve wildlife trade monitoring, bridge data gaps, and strenghten tools such as TRACES and LEMIS. Discover practical solutions to support informed decision-making, effective policy action, stronger enforcement, and better conservation outcomes for all species.

Please find more information about the speakers on this page of Eurogroup for Animals.

Invitation side event Rethinking Trade Data with a reptile in the background.
Invitation Rethinking Trade Data.
Side event Rethinkig Trade Data in short
    • Looks at the challenges of monitoring global wildlife trade, where data collection is often inconsistent or incomplete.
    • Examines how well current tools track wildlife in trade and how data gaps affect species conservation and CITES decisions.
    • Explores practical solutions to improve traceability, enforcement, and international collaboration.

    Enjoy lunch, drinks, Q&A, and informal conversation.
    When: 27 November, 5.15 to 6:45 PM
    Where: Room Central Asian Tortoise
CITES COP20

The next CITES Conference of the Parties (CoP20) will take place from the end of November to early December 2025 in Uzbekistan, bringing together government representatives, NGOs, and other stakeholders from around the world to discuss wildlife trade and conservation.

AAP will use this opportunity to (co)host three side events, reaching a wide range of international governments and stakeholders, highlighting practical solutions to protect wildlife and improve their welfare.

AAP and CITES CoP20
Read more about CITES CoP20 and AAP's involvement.