The Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats

Signed in Bern in 1979, this convention is a key instrument for the conservation of biodiversity within Europe. It is aimed at conservation of wild fauna and flora and their natural habitats. The 45 European and African countries (as well as the European Community) that are party to the convention must implement national measures to maintain the population of the wild flora and fauna to satisfy ecological, scientific and cultural requirements.

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