Convention on Biological Diversity (Incorporation) Regulations, 2002 (L.N. No. 160 of 2002). Country/Territory Malta Document type Regulation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Supplement to the Government Gazette of 2002, pp. B 2420 - B 2446. Subject Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Institution Ecosystem preservation Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge PIC-prior informed consent Biodiversity Genetic resources Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes For entry into force please see article 1. Abstract These Regulations declare that the Convention on Biological Diversity of 1992 shall form part of the laws of Malta. The Malta Environment and Planning Authority shall be the Competent Authority and shall be responsible for the administration and implementation of the present Regulations. The Minister of the Environment may appoint other bodies or persons as the Competent Authorities for specific provisions and different purposes of the present Regulations. Full text English References - Legislation Implements Environment Protection Act, 2001 (Act No. XX of 2001). Legislation | Malta | 2001 Keyword: Basic legislation, Environmental planning, Institution, Pollution control, Authorization/permit, EIA, Special fund, Inspection, Policy/planning, Biodiversity, Management/conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX