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Wildlife Conservation and Management (Protection of Endangered and Threatened Ecosystems, Habitats and Species) Regulations, 2017 (L.N. No. 242 of 2017).

Country/Territory
Kenya
Document type
Regulation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Kenya Gazette Supplement 2017.
Subject
Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Ecosystem preservation EIA Biodiversity Protected area National parks Protection of habitats Protection of species Endangered species Contract/agreement Hunting/capture Wild fauna Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa
Abstract

These Regulations, made by the Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Natural Resources under section 116 (2) (f) of the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act, 2013, concern the protection of endangered and threatened ecosystems, habitats and species in Kenya. They, among other things: divide ecosystems, habitats and species into categories (critically endangered, endangered, vulnerable, protected; and threatened); provide for protection of ecosystems that are threatened or endangered so as to maintain their ecological integrity; provide for the protection of species that are threatened, endangered, vulnerable, or protected to ensure their survival in the wild; implement Kenya's obligations under international agreements regulating international trade in endangered species; and ensure sustainable management and utilisation of biodiversity. The Regulations specify measures to be implemented and prohibited or restricted activities for each category. The Kenya Wildlife Service shall, within twelve months of the commencement of these Regulations, identify and prepare an inventory of the listed ecosystems, habitats and species in Kenya.

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