Date: 24 November – 5 December 2025
Location: Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Organised by: Secretariat of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
Participating Organisations: Contracting Parties to CITES, Observers, Intergovernmental and Non-Governmental Organizations, and Partner Networks including the CAR-WEN
Official link: CITES CoP20 Event Page

The 20th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to CITES (CITES CoP20) will bring together representatives of more than 180 Parties to review the implementation of the Convention and decide on measures to ensure that international trade in wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival. Discussions will address amendments to the CITES Appendices, compliance and enforcement mechanisms, and new initiatives to strengthen global cooperation against wildlife crime.

The Caribbean Wildlife Enforcement Network (CAR-WEN) Working Group will participate as an Observer, engaging with Parties and partners to highlight enforcement priorities in the Wider Caribbean. The Working Group will also host a dedicated side event showcasing initiatives, sharing lessons learned, and outlining future strategies for combating wildlife crime in the Wider Caribbean. In addition, CAR-WEN will engage with other Wildlife Enforcement Networks (WENs) to exchange insights and contribute to the development of shared global priorities for strengthening enforcement cooperation.