Case Study → Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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In which year was CITES established?
In which year was CITES established?
1975
What is the annual value of legal trade in wild animals & plants?
What is the annual value of legal trade in wild animals & plants?
$300 bn
What is the approximate annual value of illegal wildlife trade?
What is the approximate annual value of illegal wildlife trade?
$19 bn
Which organisation organised CITES?
Which organisation organised CITES?
IUCN
How many years did CITES negotiations take?
How many years did CITES negotiations take?
12 yrs
How many countries were CITES signatories by 2016?
How many countries were CITES signatories by 2016?
182 countries
How many species are now protected under CITES?
How many species are now protected under CITES?
More than 35,000
Which countries have seen increased illegal trade due to rising wealth?
Which countries have seen increased illegal trade due to rising wealth?
China, Indonesia & S Korea
What difficulty does CITES face?
What difficulty does CITES face?
Expensive border inspection of goods
What does CITES manage?
What does CITES manage?
Trade in wild animals & plants