Environment Law No. 2872.

Subject

Air & atmosphere, Energy, Environment gen., Land & soil, Water, Wild species & ecosystems, Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Air quality/air pollution Management/conservation Emissions Protection of environment Pollution control Energy conservation/energy production Biodiversity Climate change Coastal zone management Enforcement/compliance Effluent waste water/discharge Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Ecosystem preservation Environmental fees/charges EIA Environmental planning Environmental standards Framework law Freshwater pollution Groundwater Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Subsidy/incentive Inland waters Integrated management Packaging/labelling Land-use planning Marine area Marine pollution Noise pollution Offences/penalties Polluter pays principle Protected area Protection of habitats Public participation Recycling/reuse Right to clean/healthy environment Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil pollution/quality Surface water Sustainable development Sustainable use Waste disposal Waste management Waste prevention Wetlands Human rights Policy/planning Standards Aquaculture Freshwater resources management Endangered species Protection of species Trade in species

Geographical area

Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia

Abstract

The purpose of this Law is to protect the environment in line with the principles of sustainable environment and sustainable development (Article 1).

Full text

English/Turkish

Website

www.resmigazete.gov.tr

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Regulation on water pollution control.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2004

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Classification/declassification, Framework law, Groundwater, Surface water, Effluent waste water/discharge, Water quality standards, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on vegetable waste oils.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2005

Keyword: Hazardous waste, Oil, Waste management, Waste disposal, Recycling/reuse, Standards, Internal trade, International trade, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification on the monitoring of the fish farming facilities.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2009

Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture, Monitoring, Marine pollution, Animal feed/feedstuffs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification No. 2008/29 on the quality of shellfish waters.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2008

Keyword: Aquatic animals, Fishery management and conservation, Marine pollution, Standards, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification on technical methods of wastewater treatment facilities.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2010

Keyword: Effluent waste water/discharge, Disinfection/disinfestation, Recycling/reuse, Waste disposal, Waste management, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on urban waste water treatment.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2006

Keyword: Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Industrial water use, Inspection, Monitoring, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification No. 2012/1 on administrative fines due to Environment Law No. 2872.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2012

Keyword: Environmental fees/charges

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notifiaction on sensitive and less sensitive areas implementing the regulation on urban waste water treatment.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2009

Keyword: Effluent waste water/discharge, Monitoring, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the quality of surface water intended for the abstraction of potable water.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2005

Keyword: Potable water, Surface water, Water abstraction, Water quality standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the control of hazardous wastes.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2005

Keyword: Waste management, Hazardous waste, Waste disposal, Transport/storage, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on reduction of substances that deplete the ozone layer.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2006

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Ozone layer, Hazardous substances, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on air pollution caused by industry.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2009

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Pollution control, Emissions, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation amending the Regulation on Air Quality Assessment and Management.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2009

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on waste oils.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2008

Keyword: Hazardous waste, Oil, Waste management, Waste disposal, Recycling/reuse, Standards, Internal trade, International trade, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation restricting production, introduction into the market, utilization of some hazardous substances, goods or compounds.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2008

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Consumer protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Exhaust gas emission control regulation.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2009

Keyword: Emissions, Air quality/air pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on excavation, construction, ruin waste control.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2004

Keyword: Waste non-domestic sources, Waste management, Transport/storage, Waste disposal, Waste prevention

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Circular on administrative fines enforcing Environmental Law No. 2872.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2006

Keyword: Environmental fees/charges, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Hazardous waste, Marine pollution, Noise pollution, Protection of habitats, Soil pollution/quality, Waste management, Biodiversity, Air quality/air pollution, Radiation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on environmental audit.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2008

Keyword: Inspection, Environmental standards, Authorization/permit, Environmental audit, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on air pollution caused by heating.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2005

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Ozone layer, Emissions, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the permits and licenses foreseen by the Environment Act.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2009

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the pollution of water and its surrounding by hazardous substances.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2005

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Inventory, Pollution control, Standards, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Groundwater, Surface water, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the rehabilitation of lands degradated by mining activities.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2007

Keyword: Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Soil rehabilitation, Policy/planning, Waste disposal, Mining

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on collection, exploitation and control of sand, gravel and similar substances.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2007

Keyword: Agricultural land, Mining

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on protection of wetlands.

Legislation | Türkiye | 1995

Keyword: Wetlands, Drainage/land reclamation, Water abstraction, Effluent waste water/discharge, Industrial water use, Freshwater resources management, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats, Use restrictions

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Circular on administrative procedures in controlling water pollution.

Legislation | Türkiye | 1989

Keyword: Marine pollution, Deep sea bed, Hazardous substances, Waste disposal, Waste management, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on hazardous chemicals.

Legislation | Türkiye | 1993 (2001)

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Packaging/labelling, Waste domestic sources, Waste non-domestic sources, Transport/storage, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on solid wastes.

Legislation | Türkiye | 1991

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste domestic sources, Waste non-domestic sources, Solid waste, Subsidy/incentive, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on battery and accumulator wastes.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2004

Keyword: Waste domestic sources, Waste management, Waste non-domestic sources, Hazardous waste, Waste disposal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation establishing fines to be levied for water pollution on ships and other marine vessels.

Legislation | Türkiye | 1987

Keyword: Marine pollution, Navigation, Management/conservation, Environmental fees/charges, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree-Law No. 383 on the Establishment of an Environmental Protection Institution.

Legislation | Türkiye | 1989 (1991)

Keyword: Institution, Special fund, Protected area, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental planning, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on Environmental Impact Assessment.

Legislation | Türkiye | 1997

Keyword: EIA, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Pollution Prevention Fund Regulation.

Legislation | Türkiye | 1985

Keyword: Special fund, Pollution control, Environmental fees/charges, Ecosystem preservation, Education, Research

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on Environmental Impact Assessment.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2002

Keyword: EIA, Environmental planning, Court/tribunal, Ecosystem preservation, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental audit, Pollution control, Monitoring, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on controlling soil pollution.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2001

Keyword: Pollution control, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Soil rehabilitation, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pesticides, Survey/mapping, Waste disposal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation for Water Pollution Control.

Legislation | Türkiye | 1988

Keyword: Marine pollution, Marine protected areas, Deep sea bed, Hazardous waste, Marine area, Surface water, Effluent waste water/discharge, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Inland waters, Water conservation zone, Water quality standards, Oil pollution, Pollution control, Sewerage, Waste disposal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Circular No. 1 of 1993 on the Protection of Wetlands.

Legislation | Türkiye | 1993

Keyword: Inland waters, Ecosystem preservation, Wetlands, Biodiversity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the management of surface water quality.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2012

Keyword: Classification/declassification, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Monitoring, Surface water, Water quality standards, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification No. 2013/1 concerning the administrative fines as per the Environment Law No. 2872.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2013

Keyword: Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification No. 2013/1 concerning the administrative fines as per Article. 20 Paragraph (k) of the Environment Law No. 2872.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2013

Keyword: Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification on road transport of wastes.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2013

Keyword: Waste management, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on quality of swimming water.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2006

Keyword: Pollution control, Water quality standards, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on mining waste.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2015

Keyword: Mining, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on tracking of greenhouse gas emissions.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2014

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Certification, Data collection/reporting, Emissions, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on environmental impact assessment.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2013

Keyword: EIA, Institution, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation regarding the working procedures and principles of Higher Board of Environment and Local Environment Committees.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2013

Keyword: Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on Environmental Permit and License.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2014

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the Protection of Wetlands.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2014

Keyword: Wetlands, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on inspection of vegetable waste oil.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2015

Keyword: Public health, Inspection, Waste management, Oil, Standards, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on assessment and management of environmental noise.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2010

Keyword: Noise pollution, Environmental standards, Risk assessment/management, Institution, Local government, Capacity building, Public health, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on prevention of major industrial accidents and lessening their adverse impacts.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2013

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Precautionary principle, Risk assessment/management, Business/industry/corporations, Public health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on reduction of ozone-depleting substances.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2008

Keyword: Ozone layer, Hazardous substances, Data collection/reporting, Capacity building, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on classification, labeling and packaging of substances and mixtures.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2016

Keyword: Classification/declassification, Hazardous substances, Public health, Risk assessment/management, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment, Inventory, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on reception of waste from ships and waste management.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2004

Keyword: Marine pollution, Maritime zone, Pollution control, Waste disposal, Waste management, Residues, Protection of environment, Territorial sea

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification No. 2016/1 on administrative fines according to Paragraph (k) of Article 20 of the Environment Law No. 2872.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2016

Keyword: Environmental fees/charges

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on state support for wastewater treatment facilities according to Article 29 of the Environment Law No. 2872.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2010

Keyword: Effluent waste water/discharge, Environmental standards, Subsidy/incentive, Water quality standards, Freshwater pollution, Business/industry/corporations, Standards, Protection of environment, Waste management, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification on road transport of wastes.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2015

Keyword: Transport/storage, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on Environmental Impact Assessment.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2014

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Capacity building, EIA, Inspection, Monitoring

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the implementation of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2001

Keyword: Wild fauna, Wild flora, Endangered species, International trade, Inspection, Institution, Protection of species, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on waste management.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2015

Keyword: Waste management, Recycling/reuse

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation regarding point source land pollution and soil contamination control.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2010

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Environmental audit, Recycling/reuse, Soil pollution/quality, Waste disposal, Waste management, Pollution control, Abandoned land/unoccupied land, Data collection/reporting, Environmental standards, Hazardous substances, Institution, Local government, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Polluter pays principle, Protection of environment, Risk assessment/management, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Transport/storage, Sustainable development, Standards, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on ozone-depleting substances.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2017

Keyword: Ozone layer, Hazardous substances, Data collection/reporting, Capacity building

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on environmental impact of petrol and diesel fuels.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2017

Keyword: Protection of environment, Oil, Environmental standards, Standards, Public health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on exhaust gas emission control.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2017

Keyword: Emissions, Air quality/air pollution, Public health, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on fluorinated greenhouse gases.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2018

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Certification, Data collection/reporting, Emissions, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification No. 2022/1 on recycling contribution fee according to the Environment Law No. 2872.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2021

Keyword: Protection of environment, Recycling/reuse, Environmental fees/charges

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on environmental management services.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2022

Keyword: Certification, Environmental planning, Institution, Protection of environment, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on fluorinated greenhouse gases.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2022

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Capacity building, Certification, Climate change, Management/conservation, Data collection/reporting, Emissions, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Protection of environment, Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Ozone layer

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on Environmental Impact Assessment.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2022

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Capacity building, EIA, Inspection, Monitoring, Protection of environment, Procedural matters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification on composting.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2015

Keyword: Business/industry/corporations, Organic waste, Precautionary principle, Protection of environment, Public health, Recycling/reuse, Solid waste, Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste prevention

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on Packaging Waste Management.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2021

Keyword: Waste management, Waste prevention, Waste disposal, Protection of environment, Recycling/reuse, Business/industry/corporations, Polluter pays principle, Pollution control, Liability/compensation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification on technical personnel of wastewater treatment facilities.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2019

Keyword: Business/industry/corporations, Certification, Classification/declassification, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Inspection, Pollution control, Waste non-domestic sources

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Zero Waste Regulation.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2019

Keyword: Basic legislation, Capacity building, Certification, Data collection/reporting, Education, Inspection, Institution, Local government, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning, Procedural matters, Public health, Recycling/reuse, Sustainable development, Waste disposal, Waste domestic sources, Waste management, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste prevention

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on prevention of major industrial accidents and lessening their adverse impacts.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2019

Keyword: Business/industry/corporations, Hazardous substances, Precautionary principle, Risk assessment/management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the Ecolabel.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2018

Keyword: Biodiversity, Certification, Consumer protection, EIA, Institution, Monitoring, Public health, Risk assessment/management, Climate change, Environmental standards, Inspection, Research, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on Persistent Organic Pollutants.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2018

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Hazardous substances, International trade, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Organic waste, Pollution control, Precautionary principle, Public health, Risk assessment/management, Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste prevention

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Circular No. 2009/13 on the delegation of authority for the inspection in the territorial waters to prevent marine pollution.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2009

Keyword: Marine pollution, Maritime zone, Waste management, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental fees/charges, Inspection, Institution, Liability/compensation, Monitoring, Pollution control, Protection of environment, Waste disposal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on protection of groundwater against pollution and deterioration.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2012

Keyword: Classification/declassification, Groundwater, Inspection, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Precautionary principle, Water conservation zone, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Regulation on Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2017

Keyword: EIA, Data collection/reporting, Authorization/permit, Pesticides, Registration, Hazardous substances, Public health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on strategic environmental assessment.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2017

Keyword: Environmental planning, EIA, Risk assessment/management, Sustainable development, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification No. 2016/1 on administrative fines according to the Environment Law No. 2872.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2015

Keyword: Environmental fees/charges

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on wastewater and domestic solid waste disposal facilities.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2010

Keyword: Waste non-domestic sources, Waste management, Waste domestic sources, Recycling/reuse, Institution, Capacity building, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on environmental management services.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2019

Keyword: Certification, Environmental planning, Institution, Pollution control, Procedural matters, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on environmental management of dredging.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2020

Keyword: Environmental standards, Freshwater pollution, Marine pollution, Monitoring, Protected area, Waste disposal, Standards, Protection of environment, Biodiversity, Coastal zone management, Data collection/reporting, Effluent waste water/discharge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification No. 2020/1 on administrative fines according to Paragraph (k) of Article 20 of the Environment Law No. 2872.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2020

Keyword: Biodiversity, Offences/penalties, Ecosystem preservation, Endangered species, Protection of environment, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Wetlands

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on test methods for the determination of the physico-chemical properties, toxicity and ecotoxicity of substances and preparations.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2013

Keyword: Public health, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment, Classification/declassification, Hazardous substances, Inventory, Packaging/labelling, Risk assessment/management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on environmental audit.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2021

Keyword: Emissions, Environmental audit, Marine pollution, Maritime zone, Oil pollution, Pollution control, Precautionary principle, Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on sanitary landfill of waste.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2010

Keyword: Waste management, Waste disposal, Transport/storage, Inspection, Protection of environment, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on general principles of waste pre-treatment and recycling facilities.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2021

Keyword: Waste management, Recycling/reuse, Hazardous waste, Business/industry/corporations

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification No. 2021/62 on administrative fines according to Paragraph (k) of Article 20 of the Environment Law No. 2872.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2021

Keyword: Protection of environment, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the export and import of certain hazardous chemicals.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2023

Keyword: Access-to-information, Hazardous substances, International trade, Pesticides, PIC-prior informed consent, Precautionary principle, Protection of environment, Public health, Public participation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on environmental noise pollution.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2022

Keyword: Access-to-information, Business/industry/corporations, Capacity building, Environmental planning, Noise pollution, Pollution control, Precautionary principle, Protection of environment, Public health, Transport/storage, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification on interim storage facilities of waste.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2022

Keyword: Environmental planning, Processing/handling, Protection of environment, Transport/storage, Waste management, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification No. 2023/1 on administrative fines according to the Environment Law No. 2872.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2022

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Law No. 5491 amending the Environmental Law No. 2872.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2006

Keyword: Pollution control, Environmental planning, EIA, Hazardous waste, Solid waste, Transport/storage, Waste disposal, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 7261 on the establishment of National Environmental Agency and related amendments.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2020

Keyword: Institution, Protection of environment, Recycling/reuse, Waste management, Waste prevention, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Environmental planning, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 7153 amending the Environmental Law No. 2872 and other laws.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2018

Keyword: Emissions, Energy conservation/energy production, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Subsidy/incentive, Emissions trading, Polluter pays principle, Pollution control, Recycling/reuse, Risk assessment/management, Royalties/fees, Solid waste, Waste disposal, Waste domestic sources, Waste non-domestic sources, Effluent waste water/discharge, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX