Critical legal and environmental view on the Ramsar Convention in protection from invasive plant species: an example of the Southern Pannonia region

Vera Batanjski (), Ana Batrićević (), Dragica Purger (), Antun Alegro (), Slobodan Jovanović () and Vladan Joldžić ()
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Vera Batanjski: Institute of Criminological and Sociological Research
Ana Batrićević: Institute of Criminological and Sociological Research
Dragica Purger: University of Pécs
Antun Alegro: University of Zagreb
Slobodan Jovanović: University of Belgrade
Vladan Joldžić: Institute of Criminological and Sociological Research

International Environmental Agreements: Politics, Law and Economics, 2016, vol. 16, issue 6, No 4, 833-848

Abstract: Abstract The emergence and continued expansion of one of the most dangerous causes of biodiversity loss and habitat alteration such as invasive species at some Ramsar wetlands of the Southern Pannonia raise a series of questions of both an environmental as well as a legal character relevant to these fragile ecosystems. The Ramsar Convention provides a set of general instructions and guidelines, but it does not establish an adequate mechanism of sanctions that could be imposed on states or individuals who violate its provisions. Fully aware of the importance of wetlands and their wildlife for a healthy living environment and human welfare, the authors of this paper describe the present conditions of invasive plant species at some Ramsar Sites and briefly analyze the current legal framework for the implementation of the Ramsar Convention. Finally, the authors propose innovative normative solutions that would improve the protection of wetlands and contribute to the suppression and prevention of the presence of invasive species not only in this region, but also worldwide.

Keywords: Ramsar Convention; Amendments; Plant invaders; Biodiversity loss; Southern Pannonia (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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