Bernesopimukseen

Bernesopimukseen is Finnish for accession to the Bern Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats. The term is used in legal and administrative contexts to describe a state or other eligible entity formally becoming party to the convention, thereby accepting its obligations and rights. The Bern Convention is a Council of Europe treaty concluded in Bern, Switzerland, and is concerned with the conservation of wild flora and fauna and their natural habitats across Europe, as well as cross-border cooperation in habitat protection and sustainable use.

Accession to the Bern Convention is effected by submitting an instrument of accession (or ratification) to the treaty’s depositary, typically the Secretary General of the Council of Europe. The state becomes bound by the treaty according to its terms, and the convention enters into force for that state on the applicable date. Following accession, national law and policy are expected to align with the convention’s provisions. Core obligations include designating and protecting natural habitats and protected areas, safeguarding species listed in the convention, regulating exploitation of wild populations, and cooperating with other states on migratory and cross-border issues. States also report periodically on measures taken and the status of habitats and species to the convention’s Standing Committee.

Impact of Bernesopimukseen liittyminen often includes reforms in biodiversity planning, environmental governance, and wildlife management to reflect the treaty’s objectives. The process and compliance are overseen by the Bern Convention’s supervisory bodies, and recommendations can follow if concerns about implementation arise.