Decree No. 11/2011 creating the National Administration for Conservation Areas (ANAC). Country/Territory Mozambique Document type Regulation Date 2011 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Boletim da República, I Serie, No. 21. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Institution Protected area Biodiversity Ecosystem preservation Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on 1 April 2011. Abstract This Decree, consisting of 12 articles, creates the National Administration for Conservation Areas (ANAC). It establishes composition, duties and responsibilities of the above mentioned administration, entitled to deal with the following sectors: preservation of biological diversity, protection of natural heritage and its habitat; define priorities sustainable use of conservation areas; establish infrastructures within the conservation areas in order to manage and preserve the biological diversity and for perform any economic activity, etc. Full text Portuguese Website www.legis-palop.org References - Legislation Implemented by Resolution No. 8/2014 approving the Statute of the National Administration for Conservation Areas (ANAC). Legislation | Mozambique | 2014 Keyword: Institution, Protected area, Ecosystem preservation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, National parks, Management/conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Ministerial Decision No. 13/2016 approving the Personnel of the National Administration of Conservation Areas (ANAC). Legislation | Mozambique | 2016 Keyword: Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Ecosystem preservation, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Decree No. 9/2013 amending Decree No. 11/2011 creating the National Administration for Conservation Areas (ANAC). Legislation | Mozambique | 2013 Keyword: Institution, Protected area, Ecosystem preservation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX