Special issue: International instruments and marine turtle conservation Author various authors Journal/Series Journal of International Wildlife Law and Policy | Vol. 5(1-2); 1 - 156; 156 p. Date 2002 Source IUCN (ID: ANA-068798) Publisher | Place of publication Kluwer Law International | The Hague, the Netherlands Document type Article in periodical Language English Field of application International Country/Territory India, Mexico Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Trade in species Wild fauna Protected animal species Management/conservation Bycatch Abstract Contents: - Marine turtles and international instruments: The agony and ecstasy - The status of sea turtles under international environmental law and international environmental agreements - Turtles, tuna and treaties: Strengthening the links between international fisheries management and marine species conservation - International and national instruments and marine turtle conservation in India - The Inter-American Convention for the protection and conservation of Sea Turtles and its implementation in Mexican law - The Convention on Migratory Species and other interna- tional instruments relevant to marine turtle conservation: Pros and cons - Community-based conservation via global legislation? Limitations of the Inter-American Convention for Protection and Conservation of Sea Turtles - An evaluation of the perceived effectiveness of international instruments for sea turtle conservation Other references Treaty Inter-American Convention for the Protection and Conservation of Sea Turtles Treaty | Multilateral | Caracas | Dec 1, 1996 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Trade in species, Coastal zone management, Protection of habitats, Inventory, Institution, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Protected animal species, Bycatch, Data collection/reporting, International agreement-text, Wild fauna, Marine resources management, Fishing gear/fishing method, Monitoring, Endangered species, Management/conservation, Turtles Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001250) Treaty Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals Treaty | Multilateral | Bonn | Jun 23, 1979 Keyword: Inventory, Endangered species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation, Birds, Protected animal species, Research, Protection of habitats, Institution, Protection of species, Management/conservation, Data collection/reporting, Dispute settlement, Wild fauna, Protected area, Mammals, Migratory species Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000495) Treaty Convention on Biological Diversity Treaty | Multilateral | Rio de Janeiro | Jun 22, 1992 Keyword: Sustainable use, Subsidy/incentive, Policy/planning, Ecosystem preservation, Access and benefit sharing, Traditional rights/customary rights, Protected area, Management/conservation, Financing, Institution, Liability/compensation, Protection of habitats, Alien species, Biodiversity, EIA, Research, Monitoring, Genetic resources, Dispute settlement, Ex-situ conservation, Data collection/reporting, Technology transfer, Biotechnology, Education, Crops/grasses Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001148) Treaty Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora Treaty | Multilateral | Washington | Mar 3, 1973 Keyword: Inventory, Wild flora, Authorization/permit, Endangered species, Certification, Biodiversity, International trade, Protected plant species, Protected animal species, Wild fauna, Wildlife products, Management/conservation, Offences/penalties, International agreement-text, Trade in species Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000483)