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Act on protection of the environment in Svalbard (No. 79 of 2001).

Country/Territory
Norway
Territorial subdivision
Svalbard
Document type
Legislation
Date
2001 (2021)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Land & soil, Water, Wild species & ecosystems, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Framework law Protected area Pollution control EIA Special fund Monitoring Offences/penalties Cultural heritage Land-use planning Waste disposal Waste prevention Waste management Freshwater pollution Effluent waste water/discharge Biodiversity National parks Hunting/capture Ecosystem preservation
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The purpose of this Act is to preserve the environment in Svalbard and in particular to protect wilderness, landscape elements, flora, fauna and cultural heritage. The Act shall apply to the entire land area of Svalbard and its waters within the territorial limit. The Act consists of 103 sections divided into 10 Chapters.

Full text
English/Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Regulation No. 1153 on 2013 fishing for Salvelinus alpinus in Svalbard.

Legislation | Norway | 2012

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Diadromous fish, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Allocation/quota, Inland fisheries, Total allowable catch, Freshwater fishes, Seasons, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations No. 377 relating to large nature conservation areas and bird reserves in Svalbard as established in 1973.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: National parks, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Birds, Management/conservation, Cultural heritage, Protection of species, Community management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 712 on harvesting in Svalbard.

Legislation | Norway | 2002

Keyword: Protection of habitats, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Freshwater fishes, Inland fisheries, Protected fishing area, Seasons, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit, Birds, Hunting/capture, Management/conservation, Collecting/harvesting, Inland waters, Wild fauna, Wild flora

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1185 on preserving the reserve Hopen on Svalbard.

Legislation | Norway | 2003

Keyword: Management/conservation, Cultural heritage, Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1276 implementing the Convention of 3 March 1973 on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).

Legislation | Norway | 2002

Keyword: Endangered species, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Enforcement/compliance, Management/conservation, International trade, Protection of species, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1187 on the protection of Nordre Isfjorden National Park, Svalbard.

Legislation | Norway | 2003

Keyword: National parks, Management/conservation, Protected area, Protection forest, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Ecosystem preservation, Birds, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1186 on the protection of Nordenskiöld Land National Park, Svalbard.

Legislation | Norway | 2003

Keyword: National parks, Management/conservation, Protected area, Protection forest, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1189 on the protection of Sassen-Bünsow Natural Park on Svalbard.

Legislation | Norway | 2003

Keyword: Birds, Wetlands, Protected area, Protection of habitats, National parks, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1188 on the protection of Ossian Sars natural reserve.

Legislation | Norway | 2003

Keyword: Protected area, Protection of habitats, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1190 concerning the protection of the fortress geotope on Svalbard.

Legislation | Norway | 2003

Keyword: Mountain area, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Management/conservation, Cultural heritage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 724 on hazardous substances, waste and charges for sewage and waste in Svalbard.

Legislation | Norway | 2002

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Waste management, Cultural heritage, Effluent waste water/discharge, Waste disposal, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 377 on larger protected areas and bird sanctuaries in Svalbard established from 1973.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Birds, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Cultural heritage, Research

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1423 on 2014 fishing for Salvelinus alpinus in Svalbard.

Legislation | Norway | 2013

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Allocation/quota, Seasons, Marine fishes, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1751 on 2015 fishing for Salvelinus alpinus in Svalbard.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Allocation/quota, Seasons, Marine fishes, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 3514 on the definition of marine gas oil of Article 82a of the Svalbard Environmental Act.

Legislation | Norway | 2021

Keyword: Oil, Standards, Navigation, Biofuel

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1980 on the Van Mijenfjorden National Park in Svalbard.

Legislation | Norway | 2021 (2021)

Keyword: Protection of environment, Pollution control, National parks, Protected area, Management/conservation, Protection of habitats, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of species, Wetlands, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Birds, Cultural heritage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1517 on pollution and waste in Svalbard.

Legislation | Norway | 2020 (2021)

Keyword: Protection of environment, Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Waste management, Oil pollution, Soil pollution/quality, Territorial sea, Marine pollution, Organic waste, Harbour, Waste disposal, Effluent waste water/discharge, Transport/storage, Royalties/fees, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Act No. 75 amending the Svalbard environmental act (fuel oil prohibition etc).

Legislation | Norway | 2021

Keyword: Protection of environment, Territorial sea, Oil

Source: FAO, FAOLEX