Vantara Wildlife Centre submits voluntary commitments to CITES

The Vantara Wildlife Conservation Centre in Gujarat has taken a significant step towards ensuring better governance, transparency and compliance with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).

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On Wednesday, Vantara submitted a set of voluntary commitments to the CITES Management Authority of India, aimed at enhancing its governance, transparency and compliance.

The centre's commitment to adhere to the CITES Convention is seen as a significant move towards ensuring that its wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation activities align with international standards.

Vantara has also prioritised in-situ conservation within its range states and shifted its focus towards India as part of this initiative.

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For years, Vantara has been working to protect wildlife in their natural habitat through its in-situ conservation efforts.

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The centre has also faced criticisms and suggestions from various stakeholders on how it can improve its governance and transparency.

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Vantara's commitments come after a review of the critiques, observations, and suggestions raised

As part of these efforts, Vantara plans to strengthen its rescue centres, veterinary hospitals, and support state wildlife agencies in India.

The centre also announced the establishment of a dedicated international fund to support local wildlife conservation initiatives.

Vantara aims to deepen engagement with the conservation community, publish six-monthly progress reports, and invite inspections