CITESsopimukseen

CITESsopimukseen refers to Finland's implementation of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, commonly known as CITES. CITES is an international agreement between governments aimed at ensuring that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival.

Finland became a party to CITES in 1976. The convention is implemented in Finland through national legislation, primarily the Act on the Implementation of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. This legislation regulates the import, export, and re-export of CITES-listed species.

The Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE) is the designated management authority for CITES in Finland. SYKE is responsible for issuing permits and certificates required for the international trade of CITES-listed species, as well as for monitoring compliance with the convention's provisions. Enforcement of CITES regulations is carried out by various authorities, including the Finnish Customs and the police.

CITES lists species in three appendices, based on the degree of threat they face. Appendix I lists species threatened with extinction, for which international trade is prohibited except in exceptional circumstances. Appendix II lists species that are not currently threatened with extinction but may become so unless trade is strictly controlled. Appendix III lists species that are protected in at least one country, which has requested assistance from other parties in controlling the trade. Finland actively participates in CITES meetings and contributes to the ongoing work of the convention to protect biodiversity.