ENSP 102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 21: Genetically Modified Organism, Earth Summit, Wildlife Trade
24 Apr 2018
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Conventions on international trade in endangered species (cites) - 1975 - Ultimate goal is to prevent distinction of any species. Each party provides regulatory framework to process permits ad monitor trade. Domestic legislation in each country (us has esa) In the us us fish and wildlife services. Conferences of parties is the supreme decision making body of the convention. Species threatened with extinction - international trade prohibited, except in limited circumstances. Species not threatened with extinction, but for which trade needs to be controlled and needs a permit to export. Request from a country to help with species protection. Pros - considered one of the most successful wildlife conservation treaties, provides clear rules. Cons - focuses on species rather than ecosystems. Challenges - lacking domestic legislation, inconsistent implementation with weak enforcement. Wildlife trafficking - illegal trade is increasing (ivory, rhino horn, turtle shell, caviar) Fueled by consumer demand, gaps in enforcement and trade controls in.
