CITES Article III
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CITES Article III is the core legal provision that strictly regulates international trade in species listed in Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| CITES Article III canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: CITES Article III Context triple: [Appendix I, legalBasis, CITES Article III]
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A.
CITES Article II
CITES Article II is the core provision of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species that establishes the criteria and framework for listing species in its appendices and regulating their international trade.
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B.
CITES Appendices
The CITES Appendices are the core lists under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species that categorize species according to their conservation status and regulate their international trade accordingly.
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C.
CITES Appendix I
CITES Appendix I is the highest protection category under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, covering species threatened with extinction for which international commercial trade is generally prohibited.
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D.
Parties to CITES
Parties to CITES are the sovereign states and regional economic integration organizations that have joined the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, committing to regulate and monitor international wildlife trade.
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E.
CITES Secretariat
The CITES Secretariat is the administrative body that supports and coordinates the implementation of the global treaty regulating international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: CITES Article III Target entity description: CITES Article III is the core legal provision that strictly regulates international trade in species listed in Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
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A.
CITES Article II
CITES Article II is the core provision of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species that establishes the criteria and framework for listing species in its appendices and regulating their international trade.
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B.
CITES Appendices
The CITES Appendices are the core lists under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species that categorize species according to their conservation status and regulate their international trade accordingly.
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C.
CITES Appendix I
CITES Appendix I is the highest protection category under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, covering species threatened with extinction for which international commercial trade is generally prohibited.
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D.
Parties to CITES
Parties to CITES are the sovereign states and regional economic integration organizations that have joined the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, committing to regulate and monitor international wildlife trade.
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E.
CITES Secretariat
The CITES Secretariat is the administrative body that supports and coordinates the implementation of the global treaty regulating international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
legal article
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treaty provision ⓘ |
| adoptedWith | original text of the CITES Convention in 1973 ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
ensure that international trade in Appendix I species does not threaten their survival
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provide the highest level of protection for species threatened with extinction ⓘ |
| appliesTo | Appendix I species ⓘ |
| basedOnPrinciple | precaution in authorizing trade in highly endangered species ⓘ |
| bindingOn | States that are Parties to CITES ⓘ |
| category |
environmental law
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wildlife trade regulation ⓘ |
| containsProvisionOn | introduction from the sea of Appendix I specimens ⓘ |
| entryIntoForceWith | entry into force of the CITES Convention in 1975 ⓘ |
| implementedThrough | national CITES-implementing legislation of Parties ⓘ |
| interpretedBy |
Resolutions and Decisions of the CITES Conference of the Parties
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surface form:
CITES Conference of the Parties resolutions
CITES Standing Committee guidance ⓘ |
| language |
English
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French ⓘ Spanish ⓘ |
| legalEffect | strictly regulates international trade in Appendix I species ⓘ |
| obliges |
Parties to ensure that Appendix I specimens are not obtained in contravention of national laws
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Parties to ensure that Appendix I specimens are prepared and shipped to minimize risk of injury, damage to health or cruel treatment ⓘ Parties to ensure that living Appendix I specimens are so handled as to minimize the risk of injury or cruel treatment ⓘ |
| partOf | Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora ⓘ |
| regulates | international trade in specimens of species included in Appendix I of CITES ⓘ |
| requires |
certificate of origin for certain Appendix I specimens
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export permit for export of Appendix I specimens ⓘ finding that an Appendix I specimen was not obtained in contravention of national laws for the protection of fauna and flora ⓘ finding that recipient of a living Appendix I specimen is suitably equipped to house and care for it ⓘ import permit for import of Appendix I specimens ⓘ non-detriment finding by Scientific Authority for export of Appendix I specimens ⓘ non-detriment finding by Scientific Authority for import of Appendix I specimens ⓘ prior grant and presentation of permits or certificates before international trade in Appendix I specimens ⓘ re-export certificate for re-export of Appendix I specimens ⓘ |
| requiresDeterminationBy |
Management Authority of the State of export
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Management Authority of the State of import ⓘ Scientific Authority of the State of export ⓘ Scientific Authority of the State of import ⓘ |
| scopeIncludes |
live animals of Appendix I species
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parts and derivatives of Appendix I species ⓘ |
| setsCondition |
export of Appendix I specimens must not be detrimental to the survival of the species
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import of Appendix I specimens must not be detrimental to the survival of the species ⓘ import of Appendix I specimens must not be for primarily commercial purposes ⓘ trade in Appendix I specimens must not be for primarily commercial purposes ⓘ |
| subjectMatter |
biodiversity conservation
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endangered species ⓘ international wildlife trade ⓘ |
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: CITES Article III Description of subject: CITES Article III is the core legal provision that strictly regulates international trade in species listed in Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
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