Texts adopted by the Standing Committee, 2005-2008

The Council of Europe's Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats, or "Bern Convention", came into force on June 1, 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 2005 and 2008 by the Standing Committee of the convention, composed of representatives of the contracting parties, whose meetings are also attended 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.--Publisher's description.