Federal Constitutional Act on sustainability, animal welfare, comprehensive environment protection, granting of water and food supply, research. Country/Territory Austria Document type Legislation Date 2013 (2019) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Bundesgesetzblatt für die Republik Österreich, Part I, No. 111, 11 July 2013, 1 p. Subject Livestock, Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Water Keyword Pollution control Research Constitutional amendment Sustainable development Food security Potable water Animal welfare Freshwater pollution Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe Abstract A piece of basic legislation laying down provisions relating to the principle of sustainability. In particular, the Act establishes that the Republic of Austria (Federation, Länder and municipalities) is committed to the principle of sustainability in view of animal protection, comprehensive environment protection, granting of water and food supply and research. The text consists of 8 articles. Full text German/English Website www.ris.bka.gv.at