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Pitfalls of CITES implementation in Nepal: a policy gap analysis
1Department of Earth and Environment, Florida International University, Miami, 33199, USA. ydong005@fiu.edu
Environmental Management
|June 19, 2012
Summary
Violations of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) are rising in Nepal due to policy implementation and enforcement gaps. Addressing these requires improved detection, punishment, and local benefit-sharing policies.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Law
- Conservation Policy
- Wildlife Trade Regulation
Background:
- The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) aims to regulate international wildlife trade.
- Despite CITES, violations are increasing globally, including in Nepal.
- Understanding domestic policy implementation is crucial for effective CITES enforcement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze how national CITES policies are enacted in Nepal.
- To identify implementation and enforcement challenges contributing to CITES violations.
- To provide insights into policy pitfalls and suggest improvements.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative data analysis using grounded theory.
- 26 key informant interviews with experts.
- Application of Najman's (1995) policy implementation analysis framework.
Main Results:
- Identified policy implementation and enforcement gaps in Nepal's national legislation.
- Observed issues related to policy content, agency commitment and capacity, client/coalition roles, and contextual factors.
- Highlighted low probability of detection, arrest, and punishment as key regulatory pitfalls.
Conclusions:
- Effective CITES compliance in Nepal is hindered by significant implementation and enforcement deficiencies.
- There is a need for redistributive policies benefiting local communities in protected area buffer zones.
- Enhanced support from conservation organizations is vital for increasing public and political attention to CITES issues.
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