Law enforcement 1 13 International law key MEAs

Law enforcement 1. 13 International law: key MEAs Lydia Slobodian

International law MEAs important for conservation Application des lois – Law enforcement

International law Application des lois – Law enforcement

International law Objectives: - Conservation of biological diversity, Application des lois – Law enforcement

International law Objectives: - Conservation of biological diversity, - Sustainable use of its components, Application des lois – Law enforcement

International law Objectives: - Conservation of biological diversity, - Sustainable use of its components, - Fair and equitable share of benefits from genetic resources. Application des lois – Law enforcement

International law 2010: Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011 -2020 and Aichi Targets Application des lois – Law enforcement

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. ” Application des lois – Law enforcement

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International law Application des lois – Law enforcement

International law Application des lois – Law enforcement

International law Benefits of being listed Ramsar or World Heritage? Reputational & Economic Application des lois – Law enforcement

International law Site protection implemented through national law. e. g. by designating a site as a protected area. Application des lois – Law enforcement

International law Application des lois – Law enforcement

International law Appendix I: no international trade is allowed. Application des lois – Law enforcement

International law Appendix II: species that can be traded with appropriate permits. Application des lois – Law enforcement

International law Appendix III: only export permit and certificate of origin required. Application des lois – Law enforcement

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. ” Application des lois – Law enforcement

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International law The CMS supports coordination in conservation of transboundary wildlife. © Mike Arney Application des lois – Law enforcement

International law UN Convention on the Law of the Non-Navigational uses of International Watercourses Application des lois – Law enforcement