Decisions 13.119 to 13.121 - Community Participation and Livelihoods

The Secretariat shall, subject to the availability of external resources, and in collaboration with relevant organizations: a) review already available case studies on the livelihood section of the website of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which includes best case study examples of CITES/CMS-listed species such as the Vicugna, the Polar Bear, Saltwater Crocodile, and Hammerhead Shark; b) identify ongoing initiatives and best practice case studies and prepare a compilation of case studies and initiatives related to community involvement in the conservation and management of CMS-listed species that include a focus on the particular challenges of migratory species, including factors such as land rights, management responsibilities, authority over distribution of benefits by communities, spiritual values and cooperation among communities along migratory pathways to promote community connectivity, and prepare a standard template to be used by Parties, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations for submission of new cases; c) analyze the case studies referred to in paragraph (b) and assess implications for future actions to assist Parties in using community-based initiatives for the conservation and management of CMS-listed species along their migratory pathways in addition to what is already available under CITES; d) based on the results of the compilation and analysis, and, where feasible, in cooperation with the Secretariat of the CITES and the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), facilitate the organization of workshops and side-events to showcase livelihood experiences and exchange lessons learnt, in collaboration with interested Parties and relevant international and regional organizations; e) submit to the Scientific Council at the 5th or 6th meeting of the Sessional Committee, the compilation and the analysis referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b); f) report to the Conference of the Parties at its 14th meeting on the progress in implementing this Decision.

Parties, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations are encouraged to:

a) submit to the Secretariat, using a standard template, to be prepared by the Secretariat if needed, relevant case studies on community engagement in the conservation and management of CMS-listed species along their migratory pathways;

b) submit information on instruments, including legislation, policies and action plans and related initiatives that promote community involvement in the conservation of CMS-listed species; c) provide technical and financial support to the Secretariat for the preparation of the study referred to in Decision 13.119 paragraph (a).

The Scientific Council is requested, subject to availability of resources, to review and provide recommendations on the compilation and the analysis referred to in Decision 13.119 paragraphs (a) and (b).