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Ursus Maritimus, Kyoto And Bali: Linking The Agreement On The Conservation Of Polar Bears To Greenhouse Emissions Standards And Redefining The Concept Of “Taking”, Rachel Sinness
Rachel Sinness
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In November of 1973, the United States, Canada, Norway, Denmark, and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics entered into the Agreement on the Conservation of Polar Bears to protect polar bears in the Arctic Region. The Agreement prohibited the “taking” of the majestic creatures via prohibiting the hunting and capturing of the bears.
“Taking” language, used in many laws and international treaties, has consistently employed the prohibition of the killing—in some fashion—of various species. This is evident in international treaties such as the Bonn Convention. “Taking” also adapts this prohibitive language in national legislation, such as the Endangered Species …