Category: Ethiopia
Penalties in Ethiopia’s Wildlife Legislation
The laws of Ethiopia provide for administrative, pecuniary and custodial penalties for wildlife offences.
Offences in Ethiopia’s Wildlife Legislation
Introduction The three main Federal pieces of legislation that prescribe wildlife offences in Ethiopia are the Development, Conservation and Utilization of Wildlife Proclamation (Proclamation No….
Introduction to Ethiopia’s Wildlife Legislation
The main law governing wildlife in Ethiopia is the Development, Conservation and Utilization of Wildlife Proclamation. This is a federal proclamation and individual states may enact their own laws addressing wildlife conservation within their jurisdictions.
Wildlife Policies in Ethiopia
The main strategy and policy that addresses wildlife conservation is the Wildlife Policy and Strategy of 2005 (WPS). This policy emphasizes development-oriented conservation. The main objective of the WPS is to create a conducive environment whereby the country’s wildlife and their habitats are protected and developed in a sustainable manner, and to enable the sector to play an important role in the economic development of the country.
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