The Global Songbird Crisis side-event at CITES CoP20, Dec 2, 19:00–20:30
DO YOU CARE ABOUT CONCERTS? THEN JOIN A SIDE-EVENT OF NATURES MOST ICONIC MUSIC COMPOSERS!
All participants of the CITES CoP20 are cordially invited to join a consortium of concerned NGOs and global partners for an evening side-event on The Global Songbird Crisis during the upcoming CITES CoP20 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
Set to the songs of wild songbirds, this session will explore how the songbird trade crisis is global in scope, drawing on case studies from Southeast Asia, the Neotropics, and the Africa–Europe corridor to highlight shared dynamics and potential coordinated solutions, including CITES continued engagement.
Event: The Global Songbird Crisis: Trade, Impacts, and Regulation
Date & Time: Tuesday, 2 December 2025 | 19:00–20:30
Location: Saker Falcon Room
Join us to explore how international trade in wild songbirds has become a global conservation, welfare and enforcement challenge. Drawing on case studies from Southeast Asia, the Neotropics and the Africa–Europe region, this evening side-event will examine common trade drivers, regulatory gaps and opportunities for coordinated action within the CITES community.
Why Attend?
- Enjoy the sound of songbirds!
- Compare cross-regional trade systems and cultural drivers
- Examine regulatory and enforcement gaps, including crime convergence
- Highlight welfare concerns, disease risks, and socio-economic dimensions
- Present practical pathways for strengthened CITES engagement
- Networking opportunities with experts, innovators, and peers from across regions
Additional details:
- The side event will be facilitated in English
- Food and refreshments will be provided
- Open to all in-person CoP20 attendees
For questions about the side event, please contact Mark Gibson (mgibson@sii-inc.org)