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Decree of 23 October 2003 on the National Committee on Wetlands.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Document type
Regulation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Inland waters Ecosystem preservation Wetlands Institution Protected area Protection of habitats
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force the day of its publication.
Abstract

This Decree, composed of 6 articles, regulates the institution of the National Committee on Wetlands. The Decree defines its composition, structure and competences aimed at the protection, management and rational use of environmental resources related to areas comprised in the list of Brazilian Wetlands of international interest. The Decree establishes the Committee’s coordination role with the international bodies in charge for the implementation of the “Convention on Wetlands of international importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat”.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.senado.gov.br

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Decree No. 10.141 creating the National Committee on Wetlands.

Legislation | Brazil | 2019

Keyword: Institution, Wetlands, Inland waters, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental planning, Sustainable use, Policy/planning, Protected area, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX