Decree (2011: 619) on instructions for the Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management (2011:619).

Subject

Environment gen., Fisheries, Water, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Institution Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Fishery management and conservation Monitoring Data collection/reporting Sustainable development Sustainable use Ecosystem preservation Biodiversity Wetlands Protection of habitats Alien species

Geographical area

Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Abstract

This Decree defines the functions and powers of Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management and lays down rules regarding its administration and operations. The Agency shall be the principal environmental management authority for the conservation, restoration and sustainable use of lakes, rivers, and marine areas. It shall, within its area of competence, be instrumental in the implementation of environmental policy and promotion of the sustainable management of fisheries resources. It shall be the authority for purposes of Regulation (EU) No. 1143/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species. This Decree defines specific duties of the Agency. It shall, among other things, be responsible for the protection of natural habitats and species and the collection of data on fish stocks to be carried out also under the protection of natural habitats and species.

Full text

Swedish

Website

www.riksdagen.se

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Regulation (EC) No. 199/2008 concerning the establishment of a Community framework for the collection, management and use of data in the fisheries sector and support for scientific advice regarding the Common Fisheries Policy.

Legislation | European Union | 2008

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Access-to-information, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Swedish Environmental Code (1998:808).

Legislation | Sweden | 1998 (2018)

Keyword: Framework law, Institution, Pollution control, EIA, Access-to-information, Agricultural land, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental audit, Environmental planning, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Environmental standards, Inspection, Polluter pays principle, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Soil rehabilitation, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment, Management/conservation, Waste management, Waste prevention, Water conservation zone, Waterworks, Drainage/land reclamation, Authorization/permit, Protected area, National parks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation (EU) No. 1143/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species.

Legislation | European Union | 2014 (2016)

Keyword: Alien species, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Management/conservation, Biodiversity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX