Question
Which international treaty is aimed at protecting
endangered species from the dangers of international trade?Solution
The Washington Convention, also known as CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora), is a multilateral treaty designed to ensure that international trade does not threaten the survival of endangered species. It was signed in Washington, D.C., in 1973 and came into force in 1975.
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