It looks like the Faunacide Convention could simply re-use the existing language of the 1948 Genocide Convention in its entirety with but a handful of changes, mainly to Article 2. Adhering to the structure already in place will make it easier for people to understand and embrace.

Here’s a first draft of such a revised Article 2, with changes tracked. Please feel free to send along any language suggestions!

(Original pub date:  August 24, 2015 (FB))