India, July 12 -- Wildlife experts from around the world will meet in Geneva, Switzerland, from July 13 to 17, for the 34th meeting of the Animals Committee of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).

CITES is a global agreement between 185 Parties (184 countries and the European Union) that regulates international trade in wild animals and plants. Its goal is to make sure that buying and selling wildlife across borders does not drive species towards extinction. Today, the convention covers more than 40,000 species of animals and plants.

The Animals Committee is made up of scientists and technical experts. Their job is to examine the latest evidence on wildlife populations and internat...