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Inter-American Convention
Variations: IAC
Inter-American Convention for the Protection and Conservation of Sea Turtles. It is an intergovernmental treaty that provides the legal framework for countries in the Americas (including North, Central and South America) to take actions in benefit of these species. The IAC entered into force in May of 2001 and currently has 12 Contracting Parties, in addition to other countries awaiting national ratification. The Convention promotes the protection, conservation and recovery of the populations of sea turtles and those habitats on which they depend, on the basis of the best available data and taking into consideration the environmental, socioeconomic and cultural characteristics of the Parties (Article II, Text of the Convention). These actions should cover both nesting beaches and the Parties territorial waters.
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Entered by: Michael Coyne
Modified by: Matthew Godfrey
Entered: 2005-08-02 14:49:08
Last modified: 2007-03-18 21:40:45