Legislative Guidance for Maintaining, Improving, and Restoring Ecological Connectivity

The Legislative Guidance for Maintaining, Improving, and Restoring Ecological Connectivity, a resource document developed within the context of the CMS National Legislation Programme, with the help of legal scholars from Lewis & Clark School, Global Law Alliance for Animals and the Environment, articulates an initial approach for countries to enhance ecological connectivity through targeted legal frameworks. It aims to provide countries with actionable recommendations to ensure long-term compliance with the CMS Article III.4(a) and (b) and to promote, maintain, and restore ecological connectivity in line with CMS objectives, ultimately contributing to global biodiversity conservation efforts.