Protection of nature and biodiversity
Increased urbanisation and the spread of human infrastructures, over-exploitation of natural resources, pollution in all its forms, the introduction of exotic species into our ecosystems - these factors are all highly damaging for biodiversity. As a result, 42% of mammals, 15% of birds and 52% of freshwater fish across Europe are under threat. In addition, nearly 1000 plant species are at serious risk or on the verge of disappearing completely. In order to safeguard biodiversity and combat the extinction of animal and plant species, the European Union has set up a vast network of protected sites (the Natura 2000 network) and made the protection of biodiversity one of the key objectives of the Sixth Environment Action Programme.
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BIODIVERSITY
- Action Plan for biodiversity
- Biodiversity strategy
- Biodiversity Action Plan for the Conservation of Natural Resources
- Biodiversity Action Plan for Agriculture
- Biodiversity Action Plan for FisheriesArchives
- Biodiversity Action Plan for Economic and Development Co-operation
- Bern Convention
- The Rio de Janeiro Convention on biological diversity
- MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
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FAUNA AND FLORA
- Natural habitats (Natura 2000)
- Conservation of wild birds
- Endangered species of wild fauna and flora
- Conservation of Antarctic marine living resources
- Conservation of migratory species - Bonn Convention
- The keeping of wild animals in zoos
- Protection of animals used for experimental purposes
- Accidental catches of cetaceans
- Protection of certain seal species
- International Dolphin Conservation Programme
- Whaling
- Protection of vulnerable marine ecosystems in the high seas from bottom fishing
- Destructive fishing practices in the high seas and the protection of ecosystems
- Aquaculture: use of alien and locally absent species
- Humane trapping standards
- Convention on the Protection of the Alps
- Ban on trade in cat and dog fur
- Products derived from seals (Proposal)
- FORESTS
- GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS