1. 1.13 International law: key MEAs
Law enforcement
1.13 International law: key MEAs
Lydia Slobodian

2. MEAs important for conservation
International law
MEAs important for conservation

3. International law

4. International law
Objectives:
Conservation of biological diversity,

5. International law Objectives: Conservation of biological diversity,
Sustainable use of its components,

6. International law Objectives: Conservation of biological diversity,
Sustainable use of its components,
Fair and equitable share of benefits from genetic resources.

7. 2010: Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 and Aichi Targets
International law
2010: Strategic Plan for Biodiversity and Aichi Targets

8. 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.”

9. International law

10. International law

11. International law

12. International law Benefits of being listed Ramsar or World Heritage?
Reputational & Economic

13. Site protection implemented through national law.
International law
Site protection implemented through national law.
e.g. by designating a site as a protected area.

14. International law

15. International law
Appendix I: no international trade is allowed.

16. International law
Appendix II: species that can be traded with appropriate permits.

17. International law
Appendix III: only export permit and certificate of origin required.

18. 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.”

19. International law

20. International law
The CMS supports coordination in conservation of transboundary wildlife.
© Mike Arney

21. International law
UN Convention on the Law of the Non-Navigational uses of International Watercourses