Uzbekistan unveils logo for CITES CoP20, insists on wildlife conservation
By Samuel Ogunsona
Uzbekistan has revealed the official logo for the 20th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP20) to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
The historic event will take place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from 24 November – 5 December 2025.
The logo, designed by the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan, features an ancient petroglyph of an Argali, the medicinal Rhodiola semenovii, and landmarks from the historic city of Samarkand.
“The CoP20 logo serves as a symbol of Uzbekistan’s commitment to safeguarding our precious wild species. Each of its elements carries a special meaning, reflecting the inseparable connection between nature, culture, and the history of our region,” said His Excellency, Mr. Aziz Abdukhakimov, Minister of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
“Uzbekistan is proud to host CoP20—an important platform for discussing global challenges related to biodiversity conservation, particularly international trade.
“We are confident that the upcoming meeting will mark a step forward in strengthening international cooperation and developing effective mechanisms for wildlife conservation,” he added.
CITES Secretary-General Ms. Ivonne Higuero congratulated the Ministry on the remarkable design of the logo, saying, “This emblem of Uzbekistan’s magnificent wildlife beautifully captures the spirit of CITES’ 50-year legacy of conserving both plants and animals and represents a concrete step in setting the stage for our critical discussions and decisions ahead at CoP20.”
The event is expected to bring together representatives from over 180 countries to discuss global challenges related to biodiversity conservation.
