CITES COP20 – Team South Africa

On behalf of The South African Predator Association (SAPA), we extend our warmest wishes and full support to the South African delegation as they prepare to represent our nation at the 20th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES COP20), taking place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan from 24 November to 5 December 2025.

The South African team carries with them not only the responsibility of advocating for our country's unique biodiversity interests but also the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to global conservation efforts and sustainable wildlife management practices.

We have full confidence in the expertise, dedication, and professionalism of our delegates as they engage in these critical discussions that will shape international wildlife trade policy and conservation frameworks for years to come.

We wish Team South Africa every success in their negotiations and deliberations, and we look forward to the positive outcomes that will emerge from their participation at this important conference.