Law No. 115 «On sustainable development of ecological and economic area “Issyk Kul” “. Country/Territory Kyrgyzstan Document type Legislation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Water Keyword Protected area Ecosystem preservation Cultural heritage Tourism Classification/declassification Sustainable development Geographical area Asia, Central Asia, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, North Asia Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the date of its official publication. Abstract The scope of this Law shall be regulation of the relations concerning protected ecological and economic area “Issyk Kul”. Issyk Kul lake has special status as natural ecosystem of global importance with a series of objects of cultural heritage protected by the state. Basic conservation principles shall regard: (a) conservation of global and local biological diversity; (b) conservation of cultural heritage; (c) recreational tourism; and (d) sustainable development of the area. This Law shall be applicable to all natural and legal persons whose activity deals with management, conservation and development of Issyk Kul area. Natural resources of Issyk Kul area subject to conservation and protection shall include Issyk Kul lake, glaciers and forests. Issyk Kul area shall be classified as biosphere territory, reserves, sanctuaries, glaciers, wetlands, forests and health resort institutions. Full text Russian Website www.minjust.gov.kg References - Legislation Amended by Law No. 196 amending Law No. 115 «On sustainable development of ecological and economic area “Issyk Kul” “. Legislation | Kyrgyzstan | 2013 Keyword: Protected area, Ecosystem preservation, Cultural heritage Source: FAO, FAOLEX Law No. 24 amending Law No. 115 «On sustainable development of ecological and economic area “Issyk Kul” “. Legislation | Kyrgyzstan | 2010 Keyword: Protected area, Navigation, Use restrictions Source: FAO, FAOLEX