Table 8.1
Examples of national legislation and international agreements for the conservation of particular species, for the protection of sites or habitats, and for the regulation of activities that can pose threats to biodiversity. Dates correspond to the date when the agreement entered into force. For international agreements, there is an indication of whether their scope is universal (any country can ratify it) or regional. Note: many of these laws/agreements could be listed under two or more categories (e. g. , the European Union Habitats Directive simultaneously provides for the protection of species and sites/habitats, and for the regulation of activities).