European Strategy for the Conservation of Invertebrates
European Strategy for the Conservation of Invertebrates

Author: John R. Haslett

Publisher: Council of Europe

Published: 2007-01-01

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9789287163592

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Invertebrate animals make up the greater part of the world's biological diversity and are present in all habitats, where they perform essential ecological functions. Their survival is fundamental to the maintenance of life as we know it. Large numbers of invertebrate species are under severe threat of extinction in Europe, or are already extinct due to the extreme transformations that European habitats have suffered due to human activities. The European Strategy for the conservation of invertebrates, adopted by the Council of Europe (Bern Convention) in 2006, addresses the loss of invertebrate biodiversity and promotes their conservation and the services they provide in terrestrial and non-marine aquatic environments. The Strategy offers appropriate guidance to European governments, other decision-makers, land managers, scientists and teachers that have potential influence on invertebrate conservation.

Guidelines on the Application of Existing International Instruments in Developing the Pan-European Ecological Network
Guidelines on the Application of Existing International Instruments in Developing the Pan-European Ecological Network

Author: Graham Bennett

Publisher: Council of Europe

Published: 2002-01-01

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13: 9789287149350

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The Pan-European Ecological Network aims to secure the favourable conservation status of the ecosystems, habitats, species and landscapes of importance across Europe. This report reviews the provisions of existing international instruments and proposes priority co-operation action which could support both the development of the network and the implementation of these instruments.

Texts Adopted by the Standing Committee of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern, 19 September 1979)
Texts Adopted by the Standing Committee of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern, 19 September 1979)

Author: Council of Europe. Standing Committee of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats

Publisher: Council of Europe

Published: 2005-01-01

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 9789287157362

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The Council of Europe's Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats, or "Bern Convention", came into force on 1 June 1982. The aim of the Bern Convention is to conserve biodiversity through a regional pan-European framework extended to include the Mediterranean regions and Africa. This document contains the texts adopted between 2001 and 2004 by the Standing Committee, a body composed of representatives of the Contracting Parties, whose meetings are attended also by observers. The Standing Committee is responsible for following the application of the Convention and can make recommendations to the Contracting Parties concerning measures to be taken for its implementation.

Corridors and Ecosystems
Corridors and Ecosystems

Author: Council of Europe

Publisher: Council of Europe

Published: 2003-01-01

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13: 9789287152589

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Coastal and marine ecological corridors, part of the Pan-european Ecological Network, form part of the migration route of many mobile marine species and are often narrow stretches of water (such as sea straits and river mouths). Shorebirds often move along the coast, itself one long corridor interrupted only by infrastructure and other developments. This study seeks to contribute to the identification of the main marine and coastal ecological corridors in Europe.

Code of Practice for the Introduction of Biological and Landscape Diversity Considerations Into the Transport Sector
Code of Practice for the Introduction of Biological and Landscape Diversity Considerations Into the Transport Sector

Author: Catherine J. Bickmore

Publisher: Council of Europe

Published: 2003-01-01

Total Pages: 65

ISBN-13: 9287151156

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The Pan-European Biological and Landscape Strategy (1996) aims to halt the degradation of landscape and biological diversity across the European region. Action Theme 2 of the Strategy relates to the integration of landscape and biological diversity into other sectors including transport. This Code of Practice contributes to this progress. The Code relates to linear transport systems, comprising roads, railways and inland navigation along waterways, such as canals and rivers. It aims to assist elected representatives, decision makers, and practitioners as well as nature conservation bodies in the understanding of the main issues and solutions associated with the planning, design and use of linear transportation networks i.e. roads, railways and inland navigation channels, in relation to the landscape and biological diversity. Other modes of transport are outside the scope of this CodeThe Code sets a political and social framework and proposes policy options for the development of new, and the maintenance of existing linear transport systems in relation to biological and landscape diversity. By building on examples, the Code has developed a series of Practice Pointers.