Protection of the Meridian Frog (Hyla Meridionalis) País/Territorio Internacional Tipo de la corte Otros Fecha Dic 21, 2000 Fuente UNEP, InforMEA Nombre del tribunal International Court of Environmental Arbitration and Conciliation Sede de la corte San Sebastian Juez MadarMestrePirroPossePita Número de referencia EAS CC 9/2000 Idioma Inglés Materia Especies silvestres y ecosistemas Palabra clave Especies en peligro Fauna silvestre Zona protegida Resumen The Meridian Frog (Hyla Meridionalis) was considered to be the only amphibian endangered of extinction of the Basque Country according to the Basque Catalogue of Endangered Wild Fauna and Flora. Hyla Meridionalis was listed in appendix II of the Convention of the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats as a strictly protected fauna species. Reproduction of Hyla Meriodionalis was effective only in the area of Gurelesa dam, where 85% of adults were concentrated. The lands of Gurelesa dam were sold to a company intending to refill the dam and construct an industrial pavilion as a part of a business area. The Conservationist Association Haritzalde formally requested the declaration of Gurelesa dam as a protected habitat, but until the date of presentation of the petition to the International Court of Environmental Arbitration and Conciliation it did not receive any formal answer. In order to reach its consultative opinion, the court interpreted the relevant Spanish national legislation as well as international conventions. It concluded that the petition of the conservationist association could be considered as justified. The intended construction of a business park in the natural habitat of Hyla Meridionalis would violate legal provisions aimed at the protection of this strictly protected species including the Order 167/1996 Basque Catalogue of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, the Act 16/1994 on Nature Conservation of the Basque Country, the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats and the Convention on Biological Diversity. The conservationist association could request that the competent authorities change the land use plan of the relevant area and declare the natural habitat of Hyla Meridionalis a protected area. The association could also prepare, in due co-operation with competent authorities, a status report including appropriate and necessary legislative and administrative measures to ensure the conservation of the habitat. Texto completo EAS CC 9 2000.htm Referencias Cita Convenio sobre la Diversidad Biológica Tratado | Multilateral | Rio de Janeiro | Jun 22, 1992 Palabra clave: Transferencia de tecnología, Biotecnología, Especies exóticas, Uso sostenible, Solución de controversias, Cultivos/praderas, Derechos tradicionales/derechos consuetudinarios, Recopilación de datos/informes, Ordenación/conservación, Subvención/incentivo, Educación, Institución, EIA, Financiamiento, Investigación, Zona protegida, Conservación ex-situ, Protección del hábitat, Responsabilidad/indemnización, Recursos genéticos, Monitoreo, Política/planificación, Acceso a la biodiversidad y distribución de beneficios, Biodiversidad, Conservación del ecosistema Fuente: IUCN (ID: TRE-001148) Convención sobre las Humedales de Importancia Internacional especialmente como Hábitat de Aves Acuáticas Tratado | Multilateral | Ramsar | Feb 2, 1971 Palabra clave: Especies migratorias, Biodiversidad, Ordenación/conservación, Zonas húmedas, Protección del hábitat, Conservación del ecosistema, Monitoreo, Manejo de tierras, Zona protegida, Pájaros, Ordenación de áreas costeras Fuente: IUCN (ID: TRE-000531) Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats Tratado | Multilateral | Bern | Sep 19, 1979 Palabra clave: Monitoreo, Armas de caza/métodos de caza, Institución, Flora silvestre, Especies en peligro, Ordenación/conservación, Protección del hábitat, Incremento del stock/repoblación, Biodiversidad, Caza/captura, Conservación del ecosistema, Protecíon de las especies, Especies migratorias, Fauna silvestre, Productos silvestres, Manejo de tierras, Acuerdo internacional-texto Fuente: IUCN (ID: TRE-000473)