| Short Name: | Bern Convention |
| Full Name: | Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats |
| Purpose: | environment |
| Established: | 19-Sep-1979 |
| Entered into force: | 01-Jun-1982 |
| Type: | convention, multi-lateral |
| Place where established: | Bern, Switzerland |
| Schedule to expire: | |
| Goals and Objectives: | The purpose of this Convention is to conserve wild flora and fauna and their natural habitats, especially those species and habitats whose conservation requires the cooperation of several States, and to promote such cooperation. Particular emphasis is given to endangered and vulnerable species, including endangered and vulnerable migratory species. |
| Related Legislation: | |
| Internet source: | #http://conventions.coe.int/treaty/en/Treaties/Html/104.htm# |
| Country | Status | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Albania | ratified | 13-Jan-1999 |
| Andorra | pending | 11-May-2000 |
| Austria | ratified | 02-May-1983 |
| Belgium | ratified | 24-Aug-1990 |
| Bulgaria | ratified | 31-Jan-1991 |
| Croatia | ratified | 03-Jul-2000 |
| Cyprus | ratified | 16-May-1988 |
| Czech Republic | ratified | 25-Feb-1998 |
| Denmark | ratified | 08-Sep-1982 |
| Estonia | ratified | 03-Aug-1992 |
| Finland | ratified | 09-Dec-1985 |
| France | ratified | 26-Apr-1990 |
| Germany, Fed. Rep. | ratified | 13-Dec-1984 |
| Greece | ratified | 13-Jun-1983 |
| Hungary | ratified | 16-Nov-1989 |
| Iceland | ratified | 17-Jun-1993 |
| Ireland | ratified | 23-Apr-1982 |
| Italy | ratified | 11-Feb-1982 |
| Latvia | ratified | 23-Jan-1997 |
| Liechtenstein | ratified | 30-Oct-1980 |
| Lithuania | ratified | 05-Sep-1996 |
| Luxembourg | ratified | 23-Mar-1982 |
| Malta | ratified | 26-Nov-1993 |
| Moldova, R. of | ratified | 24-May-1994 |
| Netherlands | ratified | 28-Oct-1980 |
| Norway | ratified | 27-May-1986 |
| Poland | ratified | 13-Sep-1995 |
| Portugal | ratified | 03-Feb-1982 |
| Romania | ratified | 18-May-1993 |
| Slovakia | ratified | 23-Sep-1996 |
| Slovenia | ratified | 29-Sep-1999 |
| Spain | ratified | 27-May-1986 |
| Sweden | ratified | 14-Jun-1983 |
| Switzerland | ratified | 12-Mar-1981 |
| Turkey | ratified | 02-May-1984 |
| Ukraine | ratified | 05-Jan-1999 |
| United Kingdom | ratified | 28-May-1982 |
| Yugoslavia, SFR of (former) | ratified | 17-Dec-1998 |
| Language |
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| English |
| French |
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| Secretariat's address | Council of Europe-67075 Strasbourg- Cedex, France |
| Telephone | +33. 3.88.41.34.76 |
| Fax | |
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| Home Page | #http://conventions.coe.int/treaty/en/Treaties/Html/104.htm# |