Islands Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China. Country/Territory China Document type Legislation Date 2009 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Land & soil, Sea, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword EIA Biodiversity Land-use planning Coastal zone management Policy/planning Protected area Authorization/permit Inspection Institution Offences/penalties Monitoring Ecosystem preservation Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Entry into force notes This Law entered into force on 1 March 2010. Abstract This Law is formulated in order to protect the ecosystems of islands and their surrounding waters, rationally develop and exploit the natural resources of islands, protect the oceanic rights and interests of the state, and promote sustainable economic and social development. Full text English/Chinese Website www.procedurallaw.cn; www.gov.cn References - Legislation Implemented by Measures for the Administration of Names of Islands. Legislation | China | 2010 Keyword: Management/conservation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Registration Source: FAO, FAOLEX