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Factsheet with information about the Common myna

Factsheet with information about the Cane toad

Factsheet with information about the Red-vented bulbul

Factsheet with information about the Brown tree snake

The BBNJ Agreement gives States the means to establish "area-based management tools" in the high seas and deep seabed. These are measures to mange human activities in areas specifically delimited for conservation purposes.

Synergies amongst the BRS Conventions, are simultaneous extraordinary meetings of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockhold (BRS) COPs (ExCOPs) have been held twice.

The CDB has three objectives, 1. The conservation of biological diversity, 2. The sustainable use of the components of biological diversity, 3. The fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilisation of genetic resources

The aim of CITES is to ensure that international trade of wild animal and plant species does not threaten their survival.

The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) was adopted in 1979 and entered into force on 1 November 1989 and currently has 133 Parties. A Framework for conserving migratory species and their habitats through two Appendices (and joint research monitoring activities)

To understand international environmental law, it is of value to have a basic understanding of general international law. International law has been developing over a long period of time, with international environmental law as a sub-sector. International law is generally incorporated in Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs).