Ministry of Agriculture Nature and Food Quality

CITES Communication Materials BES

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

CITES is an international agreement between governments (currently 183 Parties) to ensure that international trade of wild fauna and flora is not threatening their survival. At the moment more than 37.000 species of animals and plants are protected under CITES. The trade is diverse, ranging from live animals and plants to a vast array of wildlife products derived from them, including  food products, exotic leather goods, wooden sculptures, jewelry, trinkets and instruments and even types of local medicines. 

The following communication materials are funded by the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality (LNV) and developed by the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA):

For more information, please contact cites@rijksdienstCN.nl

For high resolution files, please contact research@dcnanature.org

Date
2021
Data type
Media
Theme
Education and outreach
Geographic location
Bonaire
Saba
St. Eustatius

CITES Posters- BES islands

* Also available:  CITES brochures in EnglishDutchPapiamentu and Spanish

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

CITES is an international agreement between governments (currently 183 Parties) to ensure that international trade of wild fauna and flora is not threatening their survival. At the moment more than 37.000 species of animals and plants are protected under CITES. The trade is diverse, ranging from live animals and plants to a vast array of wildlife products derived from them, including  food products, exotic leather goods, wooden sculptures, jewelry, trinkets and instruments and even types of local medicines. 

HOW DOES IT WORK?

In order to regulate international trade, CITES uses three lists of species that are found as appendices to the treaty. The first two appendices are the most important to the Caribbean Netherlands (Bonaire, Saba, St. Eustatius):

 Appendix I:  Species threatened with extinction to which a trade ban applies. This includes all marine turtle species and some whale and bird species, such as the Bonairian Yellow- shouldered Amazon (Lora).

Appendix II: includes species not necessarily threatened with extinction, but in which trade must be controlled in order to avoid utilization incompatible with their survival. Trade is only allowed with valid CITES permits.

Appendix III: contains species that are protected in at least one country, which has asked other CITES Parties for assistance in controlling the trade. A (re)export permit is required from the country in question or a certificate of origin from other states.

Traveling with CITES listed species (including parts and products) without a CITES permit is a violation of the law and may lead to a fine or prosecution. The plant, animal or item/ product in question will be confiscated.

In addition to the CITES regulations, local rules and measures may apply!

Date
2021
Data type
Other resources
Theme
Education and outreach
Geographic location
Bonaire
Saba
St. Eustatius

CITES Brochure Spanish

** This brochure is also available in EnglishPapiamentu and Dutch

** This brochure is funded by the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality (LNV)

Reglas para proteger especies del Caribe Neerlandés

Bonaire, Saba, Sint Eustatius

Convención sobre el Comercio Internacional de Especies Amenazadas de fauna y flora Silvestres (CITES)

CITES es un acuerdo internacional entre los gobiernos (actualmente 183 partidos) para asegurar que el comercio internacional de especies de fauna y flora silvestres no esté amenazando su supervivencia.  

Actualmente, más de 37.000 especies de animales y plantas están protegidas por la CITES.

El comercio es variada. Desde animales vivos y plantas hasta una amplia gama de productos de vida silvestre derivados de ellos. Incluyendo productos alimenticios, artículos de cuero exóticos, esculturas de madera, joyas, baratijas e instrumentos o incluso algunos medicamentos locales. 

¿CÓMO FUNCIONA?

Con el fin de regular el comercio internacional, CITES utiliza tres listas de especies: los apéndices del tratado. Los dos primeros son los más importantes para las islas del Caribe Neerlandés (Bonaire, Saba, St. Eustatius):

Apéndice I: incluye las especies en peligro de extinción, a las que se aplica una prohibición de comercio. Todas las tortugas marinas, ballenas y algunas aves, como el loro Bonaireano (Lora).

Apéndice II: incluye especies no necesariamente amenazadas de extinción, pero en las que el comercio debe ser controlado para evitar la utilización incompatible con su supervivencia. El comercio solo está permitido con permisos válidos de CITES.

Apéndice III: contiene especies que están protegidas en al menos un país, que ha pedido ayuda a los otros partidos de CITES para controlar el comercio. Se requiere un permiso de (re)exportación del país en cuestión o un certificado de origen de otros estados.

Viajar con especies incluidas en el listado de la CITES (incluidas piezas y productos) sin un permiso CITES es una violación de la ley y puede dar lugar a multas o procesamientos. Se confiscará la planta, el animal o el artículo/producto en cuestión.

Además de la CITES, pueden aplicarse, regulaciones, normas y medidas locales más estrictas!

Date
2021
Data type
Other resources
Theme
Education and outreach
Geographic location
Bonaire
Saba
St. Eustatius

Plan voor land en water - beleidsplan natuur en milieu Caribisch Nederland 2020-2030

Caribisch Nederland bestaat uit drie eilanden: Bonaire, Sint Eustatius en Saba, alle gelegen in de Caribische Zee. Sinds 2010 zijn alle eilanden onderdeel van Nederland en worden ze als openbare lichamen beschouwd. Qua bevolkingsomvang en oppervlakte is Bonaire het grootste eiland met 20 104 permanent ingezetenen, terwijl er op het moment van schrijven 3 138 mensen op Sint Eustatius en ongeveer 1 915 mensen op Saba wonen. 

Het welzijn en de welvaart van de eilanden en hun bewoners zijn sterk afhankelijk van de kwaliteit van de natuurlijke omgeving. Bonaire, Saba en Sint Eustatius hebben elk een unieke sociaaleconomische, culturele en ecologische context, maar hebben met dezelfde uitdagingen te maken, zij het in verschillende mate. Terwijl de gevolgen van extreme weersomstandigheden zoals stormen en orkanen zich nadrukkelijker op Saba en Sint Eustatius doen gelden, wordt de druk door bevolkingsgroei en toename van het toerisme duidelijker gevoeld op Bonaire. Dit Natuur en Milieubeleidsplan Caribisch Nederland (NMBP-CN) stelt deze gemeenschappelijke en specifieke onderwerpen aan de orde, met de bedoeling om een integraal kader te ontwikkelen waarop de komende tien jaar een beroep kan worden gedaan.

 

Date
2020
Data type
Other resources
Theme
Governance
Geographic location
Bonaire
Saba
Saba bank
St. Eustatius

7th Meeting of the Fisheries Commission BES

The Fisheries Commission BES (FCBES) is an advisory body established to enhance the joint management and policy-making of fisheries in the Caribbean Netherlands. In this body Bonaire, St. Eustatius, Saba and the national government can discuss and advise the minister. The Commission consists of four members, being the three representatives of the island governments plus an independent Chair, and the Secretary. The members representing the three island governments are appointed by their respective government, Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba. The Chair is appointed by the Ministry after consultation with the Commission members. The Ministry fulfills the role of the Secretariat. The FCBES convenes at least once per year. This summary is intended for open distribution, therefore it does not contain privacy-sensitive aspects of the meeting.

Date
2018
Data type
Other resources
Theme
Governance
Legislation
Geographic location
Bonaire
Saba
St. Eustatius

8th Meeting of the Fisheries Commission BES

The Fisheries Commission BES (FCBES) is an advisory body established to enhance the joint management and policy-making of fisheries in the Caribbean Netherlands. In this body Bonaire, St. Eustatius, Saba and the national government can discuss and advise the minister. The Commission consists of four members, being the three representatives of the island governments plus an independent Chair, and is assisted by an official Secretary. The members representing the three island governments are appointed by their respective government, Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba. The Chair is appointed by the Minister after consultation with the Commission members. The Ministry fulfills the role of the Secretariat. The FCBES convenes at least once per year. This summary is intended for open distribution, therefore it does not contain privacy-sensitive aspects of the meeting.

Date
2018
Data type
Other resources
Theme
Governance
Legislation
Geographic location
Bonaire
Saba
St. Eustatius

9th Meeting of the Fisheries Commission BES - open summary

The Fisheries Commission BES (FCBES) is an advisory body established to enhance the joint management and policy-making of fisheries in the Caribbean Netherlands. In this body Bonaire, St. Eustatius, Saba and the national government can discuss and advise the minister. The Commission consists of four members, being the three representatives of the island governments plus an independent Chair, and is assisted by an official Secretary. The members representing the three island governments are appointed by their respective government, Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba. The Chair is appointed by the Minister after consultation with the Commission members. The Ministry fulfills the role of the Secretariat. The FCBES convenes at least once per year. This summary is intended for open distribution, therefore it does not contain privacy-sensitive aspects of the meeting.

Date
2019
Data type
Other resources
Theme
Governance
Legislation
Geographic location
Bonaire
Saba
St. Eustatius

10th Meeting of the Fisheries Commission BES

The Fisheries Commission BES (FCBES) is an advisory body established to enhance the joint management and policy-making of fisheries in the Caribbean Netherlands. In this body Bonaire, St. Eustatius, Saba and the national government can discuss and advise the minister of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality on policy issues and permit requests in the framework of sustainable fisheries management in the waters of the Caribbean Netherlands. The Commission consists of four members, being the three representatives of the island governments plus an independent Chair, and is assisted by an official Secretary. The members representing the three island governments are appointed by their respective government, Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba. The Chair is appointed for a six year term by the Minister after consultation with the Commission members. The Ministry fulfills the role of the Secretariat of the FCBES. The FCBES convenes at least once per year. This summary is intended for open distribution, therefore it does not contain privacy-sensitive aspects of the meeting.

Date
2020
Data type
Other resources
Theme
Governance
Geographic location
Bonaire
Saba
St. Eustatius