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Decree No. 1994/5434 of the Council of Ministers on ratifying the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat as amended by the Paris Protocol of 3 December 1982.

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Regulation
Date
1994
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 21937, 17 May 1994.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Birds Wetlands Wild fauna Wild flora Management/conservation
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Abstract

By this Decree the Republic of Turkey hereby approves the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat as amended by the Paris Protocol of 3 December 1982. This Convention consists of 12 articles and the text of the Convention is in its original Turkish translation and in English. In addition, this Convention includes the amendments to Articles 6 and 7 of the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat. This Convention aims at conservation of wetlands and their flora and fauna.

Full text
English/Turkish
Website
www.resmigazete.gov.tr

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Regulation amending the Regulation on the Protection of Wetlands.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2019

Keyword: Freshwater resources management, Irrigation, Potable water, Business/industry/corporations, Management/conservation, Institution, Local government, Authorization/permit, Plant protection, Policy/planning, Royalties/fees, Wetlands

Source: FAO, FAOLEX