The Japan Australia Migratory Bird Agreement (JAMBA) is a treaty between
Australia and
Japan to minimise harm to the major areas used by birds which migrate between the two countries. JAMBA was first developed on February 6, 1974 and came into force on April 30, 1981.
JAMBA provides for cooperation between Japan and Australia on measures for the management and protection of migratory birds, birds in danger of extinction, and the management and protection of their environments, and requires each country to take appropriate measures to preserve and enhance the environment of birds protected under the provisions of the agreement.
Listed species
The treaty lists 66 species of birds, as per the table below.
See also
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Convention on Biological Diversity
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List of international environmental agreements
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China–Australia Migratory Bird Agreement
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Republic of Korea–Australia Migratory Bird Agreement
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Etymology
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References
External links
JAMBA text - Austlii
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