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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.

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.

Introduction: Concepts of animal protection and welfare including obligations and rights -- Do animals have rights? -- Farming and rearing -- International transport and animal slaughter -- Animal experimentation -- Product safety: related aspects of animal testing -- Animal biotechnology and animal welfare -- Pet animals: housing, breeding and welfare -- Buddhism -- Catholicism -- Islam -- Judaism -- Orthodox Church -- Protestantism -- From animal suffering to animal welfare: the progressive attainment of animal rights in Europe -- The Swedish approach -- The example of Slovenia -- Spain: a non-protectionist country -- France and animal rights issues -- The Council of Europe and animal welfare -- Conclusion: Animal welfare and the ideal of Europe.

The Standing Committee to the Bern Convention (Convention of the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats) wished to know how the Convention was being implemented in the Different states; what administrative structures were set up for nature conservation activities; and how the main challenges were being met. This study presents the situation in Denmark.

On title page: Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats

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.

This report discusses the problems involved in developing an environmental suitability model to manage three large carnivore populations in the Alpine region, for the bear, the lynx and the wolf. The aim is to identify sensitive areas, both in terms of areas particularly suitable for the survival of the species and those which represent broad unsuitable patches) and connecting corridors. It is based on the results obtained by the 'Large Carnivores Conservation Areas in Europe' (LCCA) project developed by the Istituto di Ecologia Applicata (IEA) of Rome.

The Pan-European Biological Network is intended to ensure that ecosystems, habitats, populations of species and landscapes of European importance are maintained in a good state of conservation. It aims to restore the biodiversity which is seriously endangered in Europe. Water-courses and the environments associated with them are natural corridors used by both animal species and humans. With their great natural wealth, connecting numerous elements within the corridor, both longitudinally and laterally, they are essential elements in the constitution of the Pan-European Ecological Network.

On title page: Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife & Natural Habitats (Bern Convention)

The Bern Convention = Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats. - On title page: EIS [= European Invertebrate Survey]

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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)

European Strategy for the Conservation of Invertebrates

European Strategy for the Conservation of Invertebrates

Animal Welfare

Animal Welfare

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)

European Strategy for the Conservation of Invertebrates

European Strategy for the Conservation of Invertebrates

Implementation of the Bern Convention

Implementation of the Bern Convention

Workshop on Nature Conservation in Central and Eastern Europe

Workshop on Nature Conservation in Central and Eastern Europe

Implementation of the Bern Convention

Implementation of the Bern Convention

Implementation of the Bern Convention

Implementation of the Bern Convention

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

Ecological Corridors and Species

Ecological Corridors and Species

Guidelines for the Constitution of Ecological River Networks

Guidelines for the Constitution of Ecological River Networks

Study of Biotopes and Habitats Losing Wildlife Interest as a Result of Ecological Succession

Study of Biotopes and Habitats Losing Wildlife Interest as a Result of Ecological Succession

Background Information on Invertebrates on the Habitats Directive and the Bern Convention: Mantodea, Odonata, Orthoptera and Arachnida

Background Information on Invertebrates on the Habitats Directive and the Bern Convention: Mantodea, Odonata, Orthoptera and Arachnida

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