10/10/2025
11:00 - 12:00
MECC Mongolia
, Onsite
Why attend
Learn how international conventions such as CITES and CMS contribute to the conservation of the Saiga antelope. This panel brings together experts to discuss ongoing collaboration, policy tools, and practical measures supporting Saiga recovery across its range, including Mongolia and Central Asia.
Session Description
This panel discussion will explore the complementary roles of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) and the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) in safeguarding the Saiga antelope. Panelists will share perspectives on how international cooperation, national action, and science-based policy frameworks can strengthen Saiga conservation efforts. The session will provide an overview of key initiatives, coordination mechanisms, and lessons learned from ongoing work under both conventions, highlighting their relevance to regional and national conservation priorities.Partners
Wildlife Conservation Society
Convention on Migratory Species
Speaker
Moderator
