EPO represents the pet sector at the CITES CoP20

The European Pet Organization (EPO) attended the 20th Conference of the Parties to CITES (CoP20), represented by Dr. Matthew Bond (OATA, UK).

Initial insights point to encouraging outcomes on captive breeding and stony corals, underlining the importance of strong coordination across the pet trade sector.
At the same time, ideological divisions within CITES persist, with marine ornamental species expected to remain firmly on the agenda ahead of the next CoP.

EPO will continue to engage actively to promote balanced, science-based decision-making that supports both conservation objectives and sustainable, responsible trade.