1. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) - This treaty aims to ensure that international trade in wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival.
2. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) - This treaty aims to conserve biological diversity, promote sustainable use of its components, and ensure fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources.
3. Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) - This treaty aims to conserve migratory species and their habitats through international cooperation.
4. Ramsar Convention on Wetlands - This treaty aims to conserve and sustainably use wetlands, which are important habitats for many species of wildlife.
5. Bonn Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals - This treaty aims to conserve migratory species and their habitats through international cooperation.
6. African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbird Agreement (AEWA) - This treaty aims to conserve migratory waterbirds in Africa and Eurasia.
7. Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels (ACAP) - This treaty aims to conserve albatrosses and petrels, which are threatened by fisheries bycatch and other human activities.
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May 16
International Conventions and Treaties for Wildlife Conservation:
1. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES): - Regulates the international trade of endangered species to prevent their exploitation.
2. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD): - Aims to conserve biodiversity, ensure the sustainable use of biological resources, and promote equitable sharing of benefits.
3. Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS): - Protects migratory species and their habitats from threats such as hunting, habitat loss, and pollution.
4. Ramsar Convention on Wetlands: - Protects important wetland areas for waterfowl and other wildlife species.
5. World Heritage Convention: - Protects natural and cultural heritage sites of outstanding universal value, including wildlife habitats.
6. International Whaling Commission (IWC): - Regulates commercial whaling and protects whale populations from overhunting.
7. International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN): - A global organization that provides scientific information on species and ecosystems to guide conservation efforts.
8. Convention on the Trade in Wildlife Specimens (CoP): - Regulates the trade in wild animals and plants to prevent illegal trafficking.
9. Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels (ACAP): - Protects albatrosses and petrels from threats such as bycatch in fishing operations.
10. Central Asian Mammals Initiative (CAMI): - Conserves threatened mammal species in Central Asia, such as the snow leopard and saiga antelope.
11. African-Eurasian Waterbird Agreement (AEWA): - Protects migratory waterbirds and their habitats in Europe, Africa, and Asia.
12. Convention on African Migratory Species (CMS): - Protects migratory species in Africa, including elephants, lions, and birds.