In 2025, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) celebrated 50 years since its entry into force on 1 July 1975. From CITES authorities to the CITES Global Youth Network, members of our global expert community describe CITES50 in 50 words. What is one word you would use to describe CITES? #CITES50 | CITES

The Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival and the Secretariat of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES) have teamed up in organizing an International Elephant Film Festival to raise global awareness of the various challenges facing the African and Asian elephants, and to mark next year’s UN World Wildlife Day (3 March 2016). The call for entries will close on 15 January 2016. www.internationalelephantfilmfestival.org | CITES