Decree No. 2/2005 creating the Statute of the Biodiversity National Institution for Protected Areas (IBAP). Country/Territory Guinea-Bissau Document type Regulation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Boletim Oficial, Parte I, No. 11. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Institution Protected area Biodiversity Ecosystem preservation Geographical area Africa, Least Developed Countries, North Atlantic, Sahel, Small Island Developing States, Western Africa Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on the day after its publication. Abstract This Decree approves the Statute of the Biodiversity National Institution for Protected Areas (IBAP). The Statute, consisting of 7 Chapters, establishes composition, duties and responsibilities of the above mentioned administration, entitled to propose, coordinate and implement policies and activities related to biodiversity and protected areas within the National territory, including continental and marine water courses. Full text Portuguese Website www.legis-palop.org