Convention On The Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats - Structure

Structure

The convention is divided into:

  • Preamble

Because this convention has a special nature, which is to include the maximum number of signatures possible, it is covered the eventual signature by non-members of the Council of Europe: “the member States of the Council of Europe and the other signatories hereto, Considering that the aim of the Council of Europe is to achieve a greater unity between its members,..”

  • Chapter I – General provisions

It contains three articles, where it is stated the three aims of the Convention and general obligations of the Contracting Parties.

  • Chapter II – Protection of habitats

Here are set out the obligations of the Contracting Parties concerning the conservation of the habitats.

  • Chapter III – Protection of species

It contains the obligations of the Contracting Parties regarding the Appendices I, II, III and IV and the exceptions of these obligations.

  • Chapter IV – Special provisions for migratory species

It contains the obligations of the Contracting Parties regarding migratory species.

  • Chapter V – Supplementary provisions

It contains supplementary obligations of the Contracting Parties, concerning co-operation, research, reintroduction and introduction of species.

  • Chapter VI – Standing Committee

It settles the functioning procedure of the Standing Committee and their tasks.

  • Chapter VII – Amendments

Contains the procedure of amendments regarding articles and Appendices of the Convention.

  • Chapter VIII – Settlement of disputes

It contains the procedure of the arbitration of any disputes that could arise between Contracting Parties.

  • Chapter IX – Final provisions

It contains the final arrangements of the Convention.

  • Appendices:

Four appendices set out particular species for protection. They are regularly updated by the Standing Committee, who are advised by a number of Expert Groups:

  • Appendix I – Strictly protected flora species
  • Appendix II – Strictly protected fauna species
  • Appendix III – Protected fauna species
  • Appendix IV – Prohibited means and methods of killing, capture and other exploitation

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