African Convention on the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources

Title (French)

Convention africaine sur la conservation de la nature et des ressources naturelles

Title (Other)

Afrikanisches Übereinkommen über die Erhaltung der Natur und der natürlichen Hilfsquellen

Place of adoption

Algiers

Depository

AU African Union

Language

English, French

Entry into force

Jun 16, 1969

Subject

Water, Land & soil, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Potable water Biodiversity Protected area Wildlife products Zoning Water supply Management/conservation Endangered species Erosion Hunting gear/hunting methods International agreement-text Soil conservation/soil improvement Wetlands Research Wild fauna Education Wild flora Ecosystem preservation

Geographical area

Africa

Abstract

Objectives: To encourage conservation, utilisation and development of soil, water, flora and fauna for the present and future welfare of mankind, from an economic, nutritional, scientific, educational, cultural and aesthetic point of view.

Summary of provisions: The Contracting States undertake to adopt the measures necessary to ensure the conservation, utilisation and development of soil, water, floral and faunal resources in accordance with scientific principles and with due regard to the best interests of the people (art. II). They agree to take effective measures to conserve and improve the soil and to control erosion and land use (art. IV). Furthermore, they are to establish policies to conserve, utilise and develop water resources, prevent pollution and control water use (art. V). Parties also undertake to protect flora and ensure its best utilization, the management of forests and control of burning, land clearance and overgrazing (art. VI). They are to conserve faunal resources and use them wisely, manage populations and habitats, control hunting, capture and fishing, and prohibit the use of poisons, explosives and automatic weapons in hunting (art. VII). Protected species in list A enjoy full total protection, while those in list B may be taken only with authorization (art. VIII). Traffic in trophies is to be tightly controlled, to prevent trade in illegally killed and obtained trophies (art. IX). Conservation areas are to be established and maintained (art. X), while customary rights are to be reconciled with the Convention (art. XI). Conservation education is to be undertaken at all levels (art. XIII) and conservation and ecological factors are to be considered in development plans (art. XIV). Parties undertake to cooperate wherever necessary in implementing the Convention (art. XVI). The Organization of African Unity (now the African Union) is to carry out the function of Secretariat to the Convention. Regular meetings of the parties are not provided for.

(Source: IUCN ELC, 08.2005, based on UNEP Register of International Treaties and Other Agreements in the Field of the Environment, 1996)

Link to abstract

TRE-000492.pdf

Full text

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Website

www.africa-union.org
www.au.int

* [1] Ratification [2] Accession/approbation [3] Acceptance/approval [4] Succession [5] Consent to be bound [6] Definite signature

References - Treaties

Enables

African Convention - List of Protected Species: Class B

Treaty | Multilateral | Sep 15, 1968

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000040)

Amended by

African Convention on the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (Revised Version)

Treaty | Multilateral | Maputo | Jul 11, 2003

Keyword: Hunting gear/hunting methods, Zoning, Forest management/forest conservation, Wild flora, Access-to-justice, Wildlife products, Environmental audit, Access and benefit sharing, Military activities, International agreement-text, Capacity building, Water supply, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Hazardous waste, Transboundary effects, Research, Biodiversity, Potable water, Standards, Sustainable use, Access-to-information, Public participation, Protected area, Traditional rights/customary rights, Erosion, Monitoring, Right to clean/healthy environment, Protection of species, Protection of habitats, Water quality standards, EIA, Ecosystem preservation, Land tenure, Wetlands, Wild fauna, Sustainable development, Management/conservation, Hazardous substances, Endangered species, Genetic resources, Intellectual property rights/patents, Education, Alien species, Precautionary principle

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001395)

Cited by

Accord relatif à la gestion concertée de la Reserve de Biosphère Transfortalière du W

Treaty | Multilateral | Niamey | Jan 28, 2008

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-154733)

Lusaka Agreement on Co-operative Enforcement Operations directed at Illegal Trade in Wild Fauna and Flora

Treaty | Multilateral | Lusaka | Sep 8, 1994

Keyword: Wild fauna, Wildlife products, Data collection/reporting, Management/conservation, National implementation/transposal, Wild flora, International trade, Trade in species, International relations/cooperation, International agreement-text

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001197)

Other references

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