The 81st Meeting of the CITES Standing Committee will take place from 2 to 6 November 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland, at the Centre International de Conférences Genève.

The meeting of the CITES Standing Committee will focus on the implementation and interpretation of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), addressing ongoing policy, compliance and administrative matters related to the regulation of international wildlife trade. It will support continued international cooperation on the conservation and sustainable use of endangered species under the CITES framework.

WAZA will be present at the meeting, contributing to discussions on wildlife conservation and the role of zoos and aquariums in supporting CITES implementation.