South Africa - 1999 - Environment and Climate Change

Protocol on Wildlife Conservation and Law Enforcement

Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South Africa

This represents the protocol on wildlife conservation and law enforcement for the South African Development Community. The protocol affirms the sovereign right to manage wildlife resources in the community and promote the sustainable use and conservation of resources. The protocol applies to the conservation and sustainable use of wildlife resources, excluding forestry and fishery resources. The principles guiding the implementation by member states is enshrined in the protocol.

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January 2022

This represents the protocol on wildlife conservation and law enforcement for the South African Development Community. The protocol affirms the sovereign right to manage wildlife resources in the community and promote the sustainable use and conservation of resources. The protocol applies to the conservation and sustainable use of wildlife resources, excluding forestry and fishery resources. The principles guiding the implementation by member states is enshrined in the protocol.

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