The Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (ETS no. 104), often referred to as the 'Bern Convention' seeks to conserve wild flora and fauna and their natural habitats, particularly emphasising endangered and vulnerable species. The Convention was adopted in Bern on 19 September 1979 and came into force on 1 June 1982.
Web pages of the Journal of International Wildlife Law & Policy, published by Taylor and Francis and produced in conjunction with the Whittier Law School, Los Angeles. The journal seeks to address the legal and political issues relating to humans' interrelationship with, and management of, wildlife, their habitats and the biosphere. Contents lists with abstracts are available from volume 1 (1998) to the current issue; from 2003 onwards it is also possible to buy individual articles or journal issues online.
Website of the International Wildlife Law Project which was set up by the American Branch of the International Law Association (ABILA) to conserve "endangered wildlife species by helping to strengthen international wildlife treaty regimes, regional accords and national legislation that implements international treaty regimes." This provides summaries of international treaties/conventions and introductory descriptions of ecotourism across the world.
