The sale of protected animals and plants would also be made more transparent and the government could introduce import bans on a temporary basis.
The proposals which are in line with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITESExternal link) are put to political parties, institutions and organisations for consultation until November before the government is due to present a bill to parliament.
The move comes less than a week before the member states to CITES are meeting in the Swiss city of Geneva for a major conference.
Switzerland has been a signatory and depositary state to the convention since 1973 and the CITES secretariat is based in Geneva.
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New gel developed in Zurich renders alcohol harmless
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A newly developed gel composed of whey proteins breaks down alcohol in the body and could reduce its harmful and intoxicating effects in humans.
Pro-Palestine protests extend to Basel and Fribourg universities
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In many cases, China's use of AI undermines the national security of the US and its allies, according to a US government representative.
Swiss Hells Angels trial alleges rape and money laundering
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Over 300 participants founded the Revolutionary Communist Party (RKP) at its congress in Burgdorf in canton Bern at the weekend.
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Nemo brought the Eurovision Song Contest to Switzerland with a victory on Saturday evening in Malmö, Sweden. It is Switzerland's third victory in the history of the music contest.
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Switzerland opposes proposals to restart trade in rhino horns and ivory
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Switzerland will oppose proposals by southern African countries seeking to relax restrictions on the international trade in white rhinoceros.
Swiss create sustainable – and legal – ebony substitute
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Researchers have found a way to modify domestic Swiss wood species to mimic the acoustic properties of the endangered ebony.
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The Federal Office for Food Safety and Veterinary AffairsExternal link released the eels in Lake Murten in western Switzerland. The ray-finned fish had been seized at Geneva Airport. The finding led to the arrest of seven men. An investigation is underway to determine the extent of the trafficking operation. The individuals illegally transported about 130,000…
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