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

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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
    University of Belgrade
    University of Belgrade)

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.

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  • Vera Batanjski & Ana Batrićević & Dragica Purger & Antun Alegro & Slobodan Jovanović & Vladan Joldžić, 2016. "Critical legal and environmental view on the Ramsar Convention in protection from invasive plant species: an example of the Southern Pannonia region," International Environmental Agreements: Politics, Law and Economics, Springer, vol. 16(6), pages 833-848, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ieaple:v:16:y:2016:i:6:d:10.1007_s10784-015-9307-4
    DOI: 10.1007/s10784-015-9307-4
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    1. Simon Marsden, 2018. "Protecting wild land from wind farms in a post-EU Scotland," International Environmental Agreements: Politics, Law and Economics, Springer, vol. 18(2), pages 295-314, April.

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