Bern Convention

Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats

The complainant esteems that Switzerland violates the Bern Convention with its current and future wolf management and undermines the international efforts of the IUCN in the European Alpine region.

Allegedly, a massive relaxation of wolf protection was to come into force in Switzerland based on political arguments, preceded by no proper consultation and “against the will of the people”. Beyond 12 packs threshold (2 - 3 packs per region, in 5 regions), wolf packs may be shot to avoid damage to livestock, a risk to humans or an excessive reduction in the regional population of wild cloven-hoofed animals; out of 32 packs present, 20 packs may be shot as "surplus".

 Key Timeline

• 2023 - Case registration

 Other countries possibly concerned

• N/A

 Other international organisations involved

• N/A

 Documents

Complaint form

Regular reports to the Bureau and/or Standing Committee

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