Search results for: “animal life”

  • Animal Welfare

    Animal welfare and the Treaties of the European Union Description of Animal welfare provided by the European Union Commission: The question of animal welfare was first addressed in an additional protocol attached to the Treaty of Amsterdam (1997). This "Protocol on protection and welfare […]

  • Animal Welfare

    Animal welfare and the Treaties of the European Union Description of Animal welfare provided by the European Union Commission: The question of animal welfare was first addressed in an additional protocol attached to the Treaty of Amsterdam (1997). This "Protocol on protection and welfare […]

  • Protection of Animals

    Protection and Status of Animals In relation to the protection and status of animals and constitutional law, Jessica Eisen and Kristen Stilt[1] made the following observation: Constitutions mention animals in many different contexts. This entry will focus on the relatively recent […]

  • Animal Resources

    Hierarchical Display of Animal resources Environment > Natural environment > Natural resourcesEnvironment > Natural environment > Physical environment > Biosphere > BiodiversityAgriculture, Forestry And Fisheries > Means of agricultural production > LivestockAgriculture, Forestry […]

  • Animal Taxonomy

    Hierarchical Display of Animal taxonomy Science > Natural and applied sciences > Life sciences > Biology > ZoologyScience > Natural and applied sciences > Life sciences > Biology > Botany > Plant taxonomy Animal taxonomy Concept of Animal taxonomy See the dictionary definition of Animal […]

  • Transport of Animals

    Hierarchical Display of Transport of animals Transport > Organisation of transport > Organisation of transportEnvironment > Environmental policy > Environmental protection > Protection of animal life > Protection of animalsAgriculture, Forestry And Fisheries > Agricultural activity > […]

  • Wildlife Treaties

    Wildlife Treaties and Soft Law Agreements Animal Welfare European Convention for the Protection of Animals for Slaughter (1979) European Convention for the Protection of Pet Animals (1987) European Convention for the Protection of Animals During International Transport (1968) European Convention for the Protection Vertebrate Animals Use for Experimental and Other Scientific Purposes (1986) Biological Diversity…

  • Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals

    Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals Details Done at Date (Signature): Jun 23, 1979 Entry into Force: Agreement Type: Multilateral Treaties Place of Adoption: Bonn Treaty Status: In Force Field of Application: Global Agreements and Conventions Depository: Germany Other Details Languages…

  • Wildlife Trafficking

    Wildlife Trafficking in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to Wildlife Trafficking: On July 1, 2013, President Obama issued Executive Order 13648 on Combating Wildlife Trafficking. 78 Fed. Reg. 40,621 (July 5, 2013). Sections 2, 3, and 4 of the Order establish […]

  • Wildlife Bounties

    Wildlife BountiesThe destruction of undesirable animals is encouraged by the payment of bounties. This practice has declined in the U.S., although it is still found in some states. (1)Bounty in this Section: Bounty, Commercial Bounties. …

  • Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats

    Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats   Chapter I. General Provisions Article 1 1. The aims of this Convention are to conserve wild flora and fauna and their natural habitats, especially those species and habitats whose conservation requires the co-operation of several States, and to promote such co-operation. 2. Particular emphasis…

  • Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals

    Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals   Article I Interpretation 1. For the purpose of this Convention: a) “Migratory species”means the entire population or any geographically separate part of the population of any species or lower taxon of wild animals, a significant proportion of whose members cyclically and predictably cross one…

  • European Convention for the Protection of Animals During International Transport

    European Convention for the Protection of Animals During International Transport   Chapter I Article 1 1. Each Contracting Party shall apply the provisions governing the international transport of animals contained in this Convention. 2. For the purposes of this Convention international transport is understood to be any movement which involves the crossing of a frontier.…

  • Convention on Nature Protection and Wild Life Preservation

    Convention on Nature Protection and Wild Life Preservation   Article I Description of terms used in the wording of this convention 1. The expression national parks shall denote: Areas established for the protection and preservation of superlative scenery, flora and fauna of national significance which the general public may enjoy and from which it may…

  • Environment and Wildlife conventions

    Environment and Wildlife conventions Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels 19.06.2001 Amendment to the Agreement on the Conservation of Bats in Europe 24.7.2000 1996 Protocol to the Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter 22.9.1997 Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds 15.8.1996 Agreement for…