Author (Corporate) | European Commission: DG Communication |
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Series Title | Press Release |
Series Details | IP/16/387 (26.02.16) |
Publication Date | 26/02/2016 |
Content Type | News |
The European Commission adopted on 26 February 2016 a proposal for an Action Plan to tackle wildlife trafficking within the European Union and to strengthen the EU's role in the global fight against these illegal activities. The Action Plan comprises 32 measures to be carried out until 2020 by the EU and its member states. It focuses on three priorities: + Prevention of trafficking and reduction of supply and demand of illegal wildlife products; A consultation concluded in April 2014 on an approach against wildlife trafficking show strong support for the development of such an Action Plan. The European Parliament adopted a resolution in January 2014 calling for such a document. On 13 October 2016, its environment committee voted on a report analysing the action plan presented by the Commission. |
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Source Link | http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-16-387_en.htm |
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Subject Categories | Geography, Trade |
Countries / Regions | Europe |
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