Canada and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES): Lessons Learned on implementation and compliance

Wyatt, Tanya (2021) Canada and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES): Lessons Learned on implementation and compliance. Liverpool Law Review, 42 (2). pp. 143-159. ISSN 0144-932X

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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10991-020-09267-8

Abstract

Unsustainable and illegal wildlife trade are contributing to the unprecedented levels of biodiversity loss and possible extinction of one million species. Law enforcement and the criminal justice system have a role to play in helping to regulate and monitor such trade. The main international instrument to regulate wildlife trade is the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). This mixed methods study researched the lessons learned and best practice in regards to implementation of and compliance with CITES. As part of the study, three countries were identified as case studies and Canada was selected as one of these. Lessons can also be learned from Canada’s Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act, which is cumbersome to update when species protections change within CITES. Canada has several elements of good practice, such as the remit, effectiveness and relationships of the three CITES authorities located within Environment and Climate Change Canada, the public health approach to some wildlife imports, and the protection of native CITES species. CITES needs to be improved to further protect endangered species and lessons from Canada and other countries can contribute to this improvement.

Item Type: Article
Additional Information: Funding information: This study was part of a UK Arts and Humanities Research Council Leadership Fellowship (AH/R002584/1—May 2018—May 2020).
Uncontrolled Keywords: Wildlife trade, Wildlife law, Wildlife trafcking, CITES, Wildlife law, enforcement
Subjects: D900 Others in Veterinary Sciences, Agriculture and related subjects
L900 Others in Social studies
M900 Other in Law
Department: Faculties > Arts, Design and Social Sciences > Social Sciences
Depositing User: Elena Carlaw
Date Deposited: 29 Sep 2020 10:26
Last Modified: 18 Aug 2021 14:45
URI: http://nrl.northumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/44332

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