Cardozo Journal of International and Comparative Law
Abstract
The note argues that the survival of the mountain gorilla, a critically endangered species with only 300–350 individuals remaining, depends on strengthening international environmental treaties like CITES and addressing broader socio-political and economic factors. While CITES and the African Convention on Conservation provide important frameworks, their effectiveness is hindered by weaknesses such as lack of implementation, inadequate resources, and insufficient enforcement. The note emphasizes the need for treaties to shift from goal-oriented to implementation-oriented approaches, coupled with increased public awareness, political will, and resource allocation, to ensure the species’ survival.
Disciplines
Environmental Law | International Law | International Trade Law | Law | Natural Resources Law
Recommended Citation
Jarred Kassenoff,
Treaties in the Mist,
7
Cardozo J. Int'l & Comp. L.
359
(1999).
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https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cjicl/vol7/iss2/10
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