The Plants and Animals Committees of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) have finished their latest meetings after adopting decisions on numerous issues.

The 15th meeting of the Plants Committee of the convened from 17-21 May 2005, in Geneva, Switzerland. It was followed by the 21st meeting of the Animals Committee, which met from 20-25 May. The Committees held a joint session on 20-21 May to address issues of common interest, including: the Strategic Vision and Plan until 2013; the review of Scientific Committees and regional communication; and the study of production systems for specimens of CITES-listed species. Both the Plants and the Animals Committee addressed agenda items on a range of topics, including the implementation of the Strategic Vision until 2007 and the review of significant trade in Appendix II species. Earth Negotiations Bulletin coverage.