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Wildlife Conservation and Management (Implementation of Treaties) Regulations, 2017 (L.N. No. 241 of 2017).

Country/Territory
Kenya
Document type
Regulation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Kenya Gazette Supplement No. 140 of 15 September 2017.
Subject
Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
International relations/cooperation Ecosystem preservation Biodiversity Management/conservation Institution Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings International trade Enforcement/compliance Monitoring
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa
Abstract

These Regulations, made by the Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Natural Resources under section 109 of the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act, 2013, requires the Kenya Wildlife Service, as the lead agency, in consultation with Service to stakeholders administer, to co-ordinate and implement international treaties regarding wildlife to which Kenya is Party. The Service shall, among other things, comply with and monitor compliance with international treaties and monitor and prevent trade that is inconsistent with international treaties in accordance with the Act and the Regulations made under it. The Regulations also require each county to ensure that its legislation conforms with wildlife international treaties to which Kenya is a party. The Service may delegate any function to the County Wildlife Conservation and Compensation Committee.

Full text
English
Website
www.kenyalaw.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Wildlife Conservation and Management Act, 2013 (No. 47 of 2013).

Legislation | Kenya | 2013

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, EIA, Cultural heritage, Inland waters, Water rights, Framework law, Basic legislation, Biodiversity, Institution, Protected area, National parks, Special fund, Wetlands, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Endangered species, Research, Contract/agreement, Hunting/capture, Wild fauna, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Access and benefit-sharing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX