Decree-Law No. 3/2003 establishing the legal regime for the management of protected areas.

Country/Territory: Cabo Verde
Document type: Legislation
Date: 2003
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Original source: Boletim Oficial da República de Cabo Verde No. 5, 24 February 2003, pp. 52-60.

Subject: Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword: Protected area Biodiversity National parks Classification/declassification Ecosystem preservation Tourism Basic legislation
Geographical area: Africa, Atlantic Ocean Islands, North Atlantic, Sahel, Small Island Developing States, Western Africa
Entry into force notes: This Decree-Law enters into force immediately.

Abstract: This Decree-Law establishes the legal regime in order to manage and control those areas needing a special protection, according to the importance of their biodiversity, natural resources, ecological function, socio-economic and touristic interest. It consists of 8 chapters and 1 annex specifying the principles to be adopted in order to define and manage protected area and national parks according to the Capoverdean National Protected Areas' Programme. The Annex lists a classification of the mentioned protected areas by island.
Full text: Portuguese

References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. 86/IV/93 establishing the Environmental Policy.

Legislation | Cabo Verde | 1993 (2023)

Keyword: Framework law, Soil pollution/quality, Pesticides, Policy/planning, EIA, Air quality/air pollution, Pollution control, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Freshwater pollution, Ecosystem preservation, Migratory species, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Wild flora, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Resolution No. 36/2016 approving the National Strategy and Business Plans of Cape Verde's Protected Areas (ENAP - 2015-2024).

Legislation | Cabo Verde | 2016

Keyword: Protected area, Biodiversity, Classification/declassification, Ecosystem preservation, Tourism, Financing, Wetlands, National parks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Resolution No. 35/2016 approving the Cape Verde National Protected Areas Strategy (ENAP), general policy to all National Network of Protected Areas (RNAP).

Legislation | Cabo Verde | 2016

Keyword: Protected area, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation, Financing, Climate change, Public participation, Non-governmental entity, Wetlands, National parks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 71/2015 approving the Ecotourism Plan of the Monte Verde National Park (PNMV) within the São Vicente island.

Legislation | Cabo Verde | 2015

Keyword: Tourism, Cultural heritage, Environmental planning, Protected area, Authorization/permit, Land-use planning, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 70/2015 approving the Ecotourism Plan of the Moroços National Park (PNM) within the São Vicente island.

Legislation | Cabo Verde | 2015

Keyword: Tourism, Cultural heritage, Environmental planning, Protected area, Authorization/permit, Land-use planning, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 72/2015 approving the Ecotourism Plan of Cova, Ribeira de Paul and Ribeira da Torre National Park (PECPT) within Santo Antão island.

Legislation | Cabo Verde | 2015

Keyword: Tourism, Cultural heritage, Environmental planning, Protected area, Authorization/permit, Land-use planning, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Resolution No. 142/2020 approving the Management Plan for the Complex of Protected Areas of the island of Maio (CAPM).

Legislation | Cabo Verde | 2020

Keyword: Land-use planning, Urban land, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Protected area, Ecosystem preservation, Zoning, Biodiversity, Tourism, Policy/planning, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 10/2007 regulating the Natural Park of Monte Gordo.

Legislation | Cabo Verde | 2007

Keyword: National parks, Protected area, Zoning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 19/2007 delimiting the Natural Park of Serra Malagueta.

Legislation | Cabo Verde | 2007 (2022)

Keyword: National parks, Protected area, Protection forest, Zoning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 3/2008 establishing the delimitation of the Natural Park within the island of Fogo.

Legislation | Cabo Verde | 2008 (2022)

Keyword: Protected area, Zoning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX