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Act amending the Nature Conservation Act (No. 50 of 2013).

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Legislation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Access-to-information Marine area Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge Access and benefit-sharing Genetic resources
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
1 July 2013.
Abstract

The Act amends the Nature Conservation Act's two articles (15 and 61) with regard to the access and and use of traditional knowledge related to genetic material and the harvesting and other exploitation of marine organisms regulation in adherence to the Marine Living Resources Act.

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Amends

Law No. 100 on the management of biodiversity (Nature Diversity Act).

Legislation | Norway | 2008 (2022)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Protected area, Pollution control, Biological control agents, Ecological production/organic production, Ecosystem preservation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Precautionary principle, Inland fisheries, Diadromous fish, Aquatic animals, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Plant variety, Intellectual property rights/patents, Marine protected areas, Sustainable development, Institution, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats, Management/conservation, Genetic resources, Cultural heritage, Protection of species, Alien species, Sustainable use, Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge, Indigenous peoples, National parks, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX