Decree-Law No. 81/2005 ruling on the Environmental Information System (SIA). Country/Territory Cabo Verde Document type Legislation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Boletim Oficial, I Serie, No. 49, 5 December 2005, p. 1343-1345. Subject Environment gen. Keyword Access-to-information Institution Data collection/reporting Ecosystem preservation Education 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 the day after its publication. Abstract This Decree-Law is composed of 12 articles divided into three Chapters. It establishes and regulates the Environmental Information System (SIA) and its legal nature, with the aim of improving proper circulation and dissemination of environmental information. The principles undergoing the System shall be: access to information, participation of all citizens and environmental preservation. The Decree-Law defines SIA composition and organizational structure. Moreover, it compels the related bodies to publish a dedicated internet website. Full text Portuguese