Z. whereas criminal organisations have developed their infiltration capacity, since they are now operating in, for example, public works, transport, large-scale retailing, waste management, trade in wildlife and natural resources, private security, adult entertainment and many more sectors besides, most of which are subject to political control and decision-making; whereas, consequently, organised crime is increasingly resembling an economic global player with a strong business orientation, enabling it to supply different kinds of illegal – but also, to an increasing extent, legal – goods and services at the same time and impacting upon ...[+++]the European and global economy, at a cost to business of USD 870 billion annually;

AA. whereas criminal organisations have developed their infiltration capacity, since they are now operating in, for example, public works, transport, large-scale retailing, waste management, trade in wildlife and natural resources, private security, adult entertainment and many more sectors besides, most of which are subject to political control and decision-making; whereas, consequently, organised crime is increasingly resembling an economic global player with a strong business orientation, enabling it to supply different kinds of illegal – but also, to an increasing extent, legal – goods and services at the same time and impacting upon ...[+++]the European and global economy, at a cost to business of USD 870 billion annually;

6. Takes the view that communities that traditionally relied on bushmeat as their principal source of animal protein must be assisted to develop the means to purchase other foodstuffs, and that commercial networks to supply other meats and fish should be encouraged and assisted;

Takes the view that communities that traditionally relied on bushmeat as their principal source of animal protein must be assisted to develop the means to purchase other foodstuffs, and that commercial networks to supply other meats and fish should be encouraged and assisted;

The Wild Birds and Habitats Directives require Member States to take measures to protect wild birds, animals and plant species and selected habitat types.

The Habitats Directive (Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild flora and fauna) creates a similar scheme of protection, this time extended to a range of animals and plants as well as a range of habitat types.