Berne Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats

Bern Convention or Berne Convention

Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats
Signed	19 September 1979
Location	Bern
Effective	1 June 1982
Condition	5 ratifications
Parties	50 states + EU
Depositary	Council of Europe
Language	English, French, Italian, Russian and German
www.coe.int/en/web/bern-convention

The Bern Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats, also known as the Bern Convention (or Berne Convention), is a binding international legal instrument in the field of Nature Conservation, it covers the natural heritage in Europe, as well as in some African countries. The Convention was open for signature on 19 September 1979 and came into force on 1 June 1982. It is particularly concerned about protecting natural habitats and endangered species, including migratory species.