Decree-Law No. 5/2016 creating the National System of Protected Areas. Country/Territory Timor-Leste Document type Legislation Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Jornal da República, Serie I, No. 11, 16 March 2016. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Protection forest Protection of habitats Public health Public participation Climate change Cultural heritage Ecosystem preservation Inland waters Marine area Marine protected areas Migratory species Endangered species Basic legislation Protection of species Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, Small Island Developing States, South-Eastern Asia Entry into force notes This Decree-Law enters into force on the day after its publication. Abstract This Decree-Law, consisting of 55 articles divided into nine Chapters and one Annex, establishes the legal regime applicable to the creation and management of the National System of Protected Areas (SNAP). The legal regime established in this Decree-law is applicable to all national territory and waters under national jurisdiction, subject to the application of special regimes, regulated by international legislation. The State shall establish the SNAP with the following objectives: a) to protect designated areas representing all ecosystems and critical habitats for endemic species, for migratory species or other species protected by law; b) implement an ecosystem approach and ensure that ecosystems continue to provide the necessary services on which human well-being depends; c) ensure the resilience and capacity of protected areas and underlying ecosystems in mitigating and adapting natural and man-made pressures, including climate change. The Annex lays down the List of Terrestrial and Marine Protected Areas. Full text Portuguese Website www.jornal.gov.tl References - Legislation Amends Decree-Law No. 6/2004 on the legal regime for the management and regulation of fisheries and aquaculture. Legislation | Timor-Leste | 2004 Keyword: Framework law, Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Artisanal fishing, Marine fisheries, High seas, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Regulation No. 2000/19 on protected places. Legislation | Timor-Leste | 2000 Keyword: Inland waters, Ecosystem preservation, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Coral, Wetlands, Marine protected areas, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Biodiversity, Protection of species, Aquatic animals Source: FAO, FAOLEX