1.13 International law: key MEAs Law enforcement 1.13 International law: key MEAs Lydia Slobodian
MEAs important for conservation International law MEAs important for conservation
International law
International law Objectives: Conservation of biological diversity,
International law Objectives: Conservation of biological diversity, Sustainable use of its components,
International law Objectives: Conservation of biological diversity, Sustainable use of its components, Fair and equitable share of benefits from genetic resources.
2010: Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 and Aichi Targets International law 2010: Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 and Aichi Targets
International law Aichi Target 11: “By 2020, at least 17 per cent of terrestrial and inland water, and 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, especially areas of particular importance for biodiversity and ecosystem services, are conserved through effectively and equitably managed, ecologically representative and well connected systems of protected areas and other effective area-based conservation measures, and integrated into the wider landscapes and seascapes.”
International law
International law
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International law Benefits of being listed Ramsar or World Heritage? Reputational & Economic
Site protection implemented through national law. International law Site protection implemented through national law. e.g. by designating a site as a protected area.
International law
International law Appendix I: no international trade is allowed.
International law Appendix II: species that can be traded with appropriate permits.
International law Appendix III: only export permit and certificate of origin required.
International law Tanzania Wildlife Conservation Act, 2009: “Any trade in violation of CITES provisions is prohibited under this Act and all specimens illegally traded shall be confiscated.”
International law
International law The CMS supports coordination in conservation of transboundary wildlife. © Mike Arney
International law UN Convention on the Law of the Non-Navigational uses of International Watercourses