EU’S COUNTER PROPOSAL AT CITES CoP19 WILL DELAY AEC PROCESS TO CLOSE LIVE ELEPHANT TRADE LOOPHOLES

https://www.thecanary.co/global/world-analysis/2022/11/15/eu-risks-stalling-progress-on-wildlife-protections-at-global-conference/

The EU has put in a counter proposal regarding the trade in live elephants. It’s proposal essentially calls for CITES to deliberate further on the matter, including in closed meetings and propose changes at CoP20. That would deal decisive action for up to three years.