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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