Implementation of CITES: A Mixed Methods Survey

Abstract

This article focuses on Canada's implementation of and compliance with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). The work is a portion of the findings from a qualitative mixed methods research project that sought, in part, to contribute to remedying this lack of attention by gathering data on lessons learned in relation to CITES. First, an iterative survey unpacking the analyses of the legislative content analysis was launched. Then, in-depth interviews were conducted. The interviews further developed the best practice and/or lessons learned of the case study countries. The lessons learned from the implementation and compliance approaches of Canada and the relevant literature are presented.