MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on trophy hunting as a means of fighting against ivory imports into Europe
13.6.2016
Joëlle Mélin, Philippe Loiseau, Louis Aliot, Dominique Bilde, Mylène Troszczynski, Marie-Christine Arnautu, Marie-Christine Boutonnet, Dominique Martin, Jean-Luc Schaffhauser
B8-1108/2016
Motion for a European Parliament resolution on trophy hunting as a means of fighting against ivory imports into Europe
The European Parliament,
– having regard to CITES[1],
– having regard to Rule 133 of its Rules of Procedure,
A. whereas trophy hunting, which primarily concerns non-endangered species or animals that are unable to reproduce, plays no part in the extinction of species;
B. whereas there is a need for close collaboration between ivory exporting and importing countries in reducing demand by imposing strict limits on supply;
C. whereas trophy hunting helps to develop regulated local economies and thus to combat illegal practices;
D. whereas the role played by hunting in preserving biodiversity has been enshrined in the Constitution of Namibia[2];
E. whereas the revenue from trophy hunting funds action to safeguard endangered species and protect reserves against ivory poachers[3];
1. Calls on the Commission to foster the creation of independent national observatories to ensure that trophy hunting revenue is spent wisely;
2. Calls on the Commission to seek a relaxation of the relevant rules in order to be able to support trophy hunting as a means of controlling and combating poaching;
3. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Commission, the Council and the Member States.