Press Release

Governments Propose New CITES Trade Rules For Dozens of Wildlife Species

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GENEVA, 12 May (UNEP/CITES) -- The secretariat of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) has received over 50 proposals from its member governments to adjust the rules governing the international trade in various wildlife species.

MINISTERS TO DISCUSS TRADE POLICY AND DEVELOPMENT AGENDA IN AFRICA

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Addis Ababa, 11 May (ECA) -- African ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development will meet in Kampala, Uganda, 21-22 May, to discuss how best to maximize the contribution of trade to national economic growth and the obstacles to Africa’s participation in global trade.

FOREST LOSS CATASTROPHIC FOR WILD BAMBOO, WARNS

FIRST REPORT ON GLOBAL BAMBOO BIODIVERSITY

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LONDON/NAIROBI, 11 May (UNEP) -- Urgent action is needed to protect one of the world’s most ancient life forms and the species that depend on it.  A new study estimates that as many as half of the world’s 1,200 woody bamboo species may be in danger of extinction as a result of massive forest destruction.

SECRETARY-GENERAL DEEPLY DISTURBED BY ALARMING VIOLENCE IN GAZACITY

Following is the text of a statement attributable to the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan:

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Note to Correspondents

ART EXHIBIT ‘IN CELEBRATION OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’

TO OPEN AT UN HEADQUARTERS, 11 MAY

The exhibit “In Celebration of Indigenous Peoples”, featuring indigenous art from around the world, will open on Tuesday, 11 May at 6:30 p.m. in the Visitors’ Lobby of the United Nations Headquarters.

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Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues                       

Third Session                                              

enlargement of european union is expression of confidence in ability of diverse

cultures to live, work together creatively, deputy Secretary-General says

The following is the text of remarks by Deputy Secretary-General Louise Fréchette at the “Europe Day” reception in New York on 10 May:

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United Nations Convention against Corruption

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