CITES – COP 20 – Regulations
What is it?
What is the current situation?
What is going to happen?
Practical guide for musicians
French version - not yet available in english
Preserving Pernambuco:
a unique wood - a shared responsibility
French version only
Find press releases and more on the websites:
Proposals concerning woods essential for musical instruments will be discussed at the next CITES CoP, to be held from 24 November to 6 December 2025.
An international group of musicians and conductors has warned of the risks to musical life in an opinion piece published in *Le Monde* on 15 October, whilst reiterating its commitment to the protection of forests and biodiversity.
Read the article on the *Le Monde* website
Read the full article (members only)
Since the open letter was published, several articles have appeared:
- Article in The Violin Channel – Published on 3 November 2025 (in English)
- Article in Le Point – Threat to bows – Published on 1 November 2025 – Read the full article (members only)
- Article in Le Point - Let’s preserve music and its essential woods - Published on 30 October 2025
- ICI 12/13 - Rhône-Alpes - Broadcast on Friday 24 October 2025 at approximately 8’30”
- Le Soir.be: Published on 17 October 2025
- RTBF: Published on 17 October 2025
- NPO klassiek: Published on 16 October 2025
- La Lettre du Musicien: Published on 16 October 2025
- Diapason - Published on 16 October 2025
- France Musique - Published on 16 October 2025
