South Africa - 2008 - Environment and Climate Change

National Norms and Standards for the Management of Elephants in South Africa

Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South Africa

The purpose of the management standards is to set national norms to guide the management of elephants in ways that ensure their longevity in ethical and humane means, with the sustainable utilization of their products. The norms and standards also set out a uniform way of management across the Republic, in line with international standards, agreements, and obligations.

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January 2022

The purpose of the management standards is to set national norms to guide the management of elephants in ways that ensure their longevity in ethical and humane means, with the sustainable utilization of their products. The norms and standards also set out a uniform way of management across the Republic, in line with international standards, agreements, and obligations.

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