Act on the assessment and management of flood risk from rivers and lakes (No. 1505 of 2009). Country/Territory Denmark Document type Legislation Date 2009 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Land & soil, Water Keyword Transboundary effects Policy/planning Flood Disasters Geographical area Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 1 January 2010. Abstract This Act provides definitions and framework for the assessment and management of flood risks from watercourse and lakes with the aim to reducing risks in vulnerable areas. For each water-district a planning project is initiated by the municipal authorities, under supervision of the Ministry of Environment. Full text Danish Website www.retsinformation.dk References - Legislation Implements Directive 2007/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the assessment and management of flood risks. Legislation | European Union | 2007 Keyword: Flood, Hazards, Coastal zone management, Access-to-information, Policy/planning, Cultural heritage, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters Source: FAO, FAOLEX Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora Legislation | European Union | 1992 (2013) Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Data collection/reporting, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amends Planning Act (No. 1157 of 2020). Legislation | Denmark | 1991 (2020) Keyword: Environmental planning, Protection of habitats, Policy/planning, Basic legislation, Coastal zone management, Urban land, Internal trade, Zoning, Expropriation, Land-use planning, Freshwater resources management, Sustainable development, Sustainable use Source: FAO, FAOLEX