Ecolex Logo
The gateway to
environmental law
Search results » Legislation

Decision of the Minister of Environment No. 202 of 2019 concerning the application of the system of issuing permits to practice activity inside nature reserves.

Country/Territory
Egypt
Document type
Regulation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Authorization/permit National parks Tourism Protected area
Geographical area
Africa, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Northern Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden
Entry into force notes
This Resolution enters into force 3 months after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Resolution consisting of 2 articles aims at regulating some activities within the nature reserves of South Sinai and the Red Sea. Among the activities that require a permit from the Environmental Affairs Agency (eeaa) the following are included (i) diving; (ii) snorkeling; (iii) safari; (iv) religious, cultural and natural visits; (v) boat trips and yachts with bottoms and glass sides. The permits must be required by filling out a form prepared for this purpose.

Full text
Arabic