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The “EU wildlife trade regulations” are a set of EU laws implemented uniformly in all EU countries, to enforce the provisions of CITES. The EU has enacted strict rules to ensure that wildlife products only enter the EU market if they are of legal and sustainable origin. Enforcement of the regulations remains the competence of each EU country.
13 de sept. de 2024 · Ahead of the 50th anniversary of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in 2025 and the 20th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP20) of CITES in 2025, as well as in the run-up to CoP16 in 2024 of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the event aims to celebrate achievements, strategically look towards the future and, above ...
28 de nov. de 2022 · This is crucial for tackling the alarming biodiversity loss which threatens our health, food security and livelihoods. CITES signatories adopted a wide range of decisions to strengthen and expand the global wildlife trade regime, including the historic safeguards to sharks, singing birds, reptiles, amphibians and tree species.
16 de dic. de 2021 · Annexes 1 to 2 to Implementing Regulation amending Implementing Regulation 792/2012. English. (281.23 KB - PDF) Download. On 16 December 2021, the European Commission adopted new measures aimed at effectively banning most forms of EU trade in ivory.
Flora (CITES), which has 183 signatories (Parties), including the EU and all EU Member States. Under the current CITES regime, international trade in ivory2 is banned, with strictly limited exemptions (for items acquired before CITES started to apply to ivory). However, CITES does not regulate domestic trade in ivory.
28 de ene. de 2021 · Today’s proposal for stricter rules reflects this ambition. The Commission proposal effectively bans the trade in ivory with limited exceptions for musical instruments legally acquired before 1975 and for internal EU trade in antiques, which will only be possible with a permit. The proposal simplifies the rules and facilitates the work of ...
Illegal logging is the harvesting of timber in contravention of the laws and regulations of the country of harvest. It is a global problem with significant negative economic, environmental and social impact. Illegal logging. results in lost revenues and other benefits. is associated with deforestation, climate change and a loss of biodiversity.
Law. The Zoos Directive () seeks to promote the protection and conservation of wild animal species by strengthening the role of zoos in the conservation of biodiversity. It calls on Member States to adopt measures for the licensing and inspection of zoos to ensure they respect certain conservation measures.
The Regulation on deforestation-free products repeals the EU Timber Regulation. As of 29 June 2023, operators and traders will have 18 months to implement the new rules. Micro and small enterprises will enjoy a longer adaptation period, as well as other specific provisions. The Commission has proposed giving concerned parties additional time to ...
14 de dic. de 2023 · Today, the European Commission is calling on European cities committed to sustainability to apply for the 2026 edition of the European Green Capital and Green Leaf Awards.
