Memorandum of Understanding concerning Conservation Measures for Marine Turtles of the Atlantic Coast of Africa Document type Multilateral Field of application Regional/restricted Date May 29, 1999 Source IUCN (ID: TRE-001323) Title (French) Mémorandum d'Accord sur les mesures de conservation pour les tortues marines de la côte atlantique de l'Afrique Place of adoption Abidjan Depository CMS Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species Language English, French Entry into force Jul 1, 1999 Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Biodiversity Data collection/reporting Migratory species Protection of habitats Protected animal species Management/conservation Turtles Endangered species International agreement-text Policy/planning Maritime zone Research Wild fauna Monitoring Protection of species Abstract Objectives: To improve the conservation status of marine turtles and their habitats. Summary of provisions: This Memorandum of Understanding is a non legally-binding agreement under article IV(4) of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS). Parties agree to adopt measures for the conservation of marine turtles and, where appropriate, for their strict protection, at all stages of their life cycle. Parties further agree to, inter alia, ratify or accede to those international conventions most relevant for marine turtles conservation, implement the Conservation Plan annexed to the MoU, and co-operate with other Range States. Institutional mechanisms: The Secretariat of the Bonn Convention is designated to review annual reports of the Parties on their implementation of the Memorandum, including the Conservation Plan. Full text English French Website www.cms.int Country/Territory/Participant See Expanded View Show Map Countries Entry into force Simple signature Angola Jun 1, 2002 May 9, 2002 Benin Jul 1, 1999 May 29, 1999 Cabo Verde Dec 1, 2007 Nov 6, 2007 Cameroon Oct 1, 2002 Sep 18, 2002 Congo Jul 1, 1999 May 29, 1999 Congo, Dem. Rep. of Dec 1, 1999 Nov 12, 1999 Côte d'Ivoire Oct 1, 2002 Sep 18, 2002 Equatorial Guinea Jul 1, 1999 May 29, 1999 Gabon Jul 1, 1999 May 29, 1999 Gambia Dec 1, 1999 Nov 12, 1999 Ghana Dec 1, 1999 Nov 12, 1999 Guinea Jul 1, 1999 May 29, 1999 Guinea-Bissau Jul 1, 1999 May 29, 1999 Liberia Dec 1, 2005 Nov 24, 2005 Mauritania Jul 1, 1999 May 29, 1999 Morocco Jun 1, 2002 May 9, 2002 Namibia Mar 1, 2006 Feb 21, 2006 Nigeria Dec 1, 1999 Nov 12, 1999 Sao Tome and Principe Jun 1, 2002 May 9, 2002 Senegal Jun 1, 2002 May 9, 2002 Sierra Leone Jun 1, 2002 May 9, 2002 South Africa Feb 1, 2007 Jan 8, 2007 Togo Dec 1, 1999 Nov 12, 1999 reset zoom out zoom in References - Treaties Enabled by 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)