(03-07-2008)
Approvato il codice etico dell'associazione mondiale delle case delle Farfalle
Dopo anni di riunioni, assembleee, discussioni che hanno visto confrontarsi vari esponenti di paesi diversi è stato finalmente redatto ed approvato il codice etico che permette ai soci di avere un sistema di comportamento etico comune per la gestione degli animali. Qui di seguito la versione riassunta delle guidelines.
IABES ETHICS GUIDELINES
All members of the Association pledge to follow its Ethics Guidelines, as stated below:
- All IABES members pledge to use their exhibits not just for commercial gain, but as a means to educate the public about butterflies and other insects and the importance of conserving them and their natural habitats.
- Harvesting and farming of butterflies used in exhibits do not endanger any species (i.e., any wild-caught butterflies are to be harvested in a sustainable manner).
- IABES members, whether butterfly farmers/suppliers or exhibitors, do not introduce exotic species or potential pests, and take precautions accordingly.
- IABES members comply with all local and international rules and regulations regarding the breeding, transport, and display of butterflies.
- IABES members guarantee that all their stock comes through legal channels and are willing and able to disclose the source of their butterflies.
- IABES members must comply with all pertinent labour laws. Child labour is explicitly forbidden unless it happens within the family nucleus and does not interfere with schooling.
- IABES members ensure that their stock (whether caterpillars or butterflies) is housed and cared for in a humane manner, with adequate food and space, and appropriate temperatures, humidity and hygiene.
Dr. Enzo Moretto
IABE (www.butterflyexhibitions.org) vice-president and
“Guidelines and Recommendations Committee” chairman enzo@butterflyarc.it |
