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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