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Basic Act No. 3937 on the Conservation of Biodiversity.

Country/Territory
Greece
Document type
Legislation
Date
2011 (2018)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Fisheries, Forestry, Land & soil, Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Biodiversity Institution Ecosystem preservation Environmental planning Authorization/permit Inspection Offences/penalties Sustainable development Climate change Research Policy/planning Marine fisheries Protection of species Traditional rights/customary rights Fishery management and conservation Protected area Freshwater pollution Pollution control Migratory species Alien species Endangered species Marine mammals National parks Marine protected areas Marine area
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on the day of its publication in the Government Gazette.
Abstract

This Act, consisting of six Chapters divided into 36 articles, aims at the sustainable management and effective conservation of biodiversity as a valuable, irreplaceable national asset of the diversity of living organisms of all origins, including: terrestrial, marine and other aquatic ecosystems and ecological complexes to which they belong. The maintenance of biodiversity requires planning and management processes, which ensure a broad consultation phase in order to exploit the best scientific knowledge and the available know-how. The specific objectives are as follows: a) Effective implementation of European Union legislation and international law on the conservation of biodiversity; b) Inclusion of biodiversity conservation objectives at all planning levels and in the sectoral and development policies of the country; c) Acquiring knowledge of the status of species and ecosystems as a key tool for effectively preserving and managing biodiversity; d) Effective conservation and management of important areas for biodiversity through the optimal organization and operation of the national system of protected areas; e) Achieve a satisfactory conservation status of biodiversity, including habitats and species of flora and fauna and other groups of organisms, especially those identified as important, rare or threatened; f) Effective surveillance mechanisms to ensure the implementation of the institutional framework for the conservation of biodiversity; g) Promoting the importance of preserving biodiversity and protected areas in general in society

Full text
Greek
Website
www.et.gr

References - Legislation

Amends

Law No. 2742 providing for spatial planning, sustainable development and other provisions.

Legislation | Greece | 1999

Keyword: Land-use planning, Environmental planning, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 1650 on the protection for the environment.

Legislation | Greece | 1986

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental planning, Protected area, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Waste disposal, EIA, Policy/planning, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Law 4691/2020. Regulation of competence of the Ministry of Rural Development and Food for the upgrading and modernisation of the agricultural sector and other provisions.

Legislation | Greece | 2020

Keyword: Framework law, Agricultural commodities, Agricultural development, Apiculture/sericulture, Authorization/permit, Business/industry/corporations, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Farming, Fertilizers/nutrients, Offences/penalties, Property rights, Animal health, Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Coastal zone management, Consumer protection, Food quality control/food safety, Poultry products, Public health, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal production, Education, Pests/diseases, Slaughtering, Drugs, International trade, Plant production, Plant variety, Prohibited crops, Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Protection of species, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX