Law no. 144 of 2017 concerning Marine Spatial Planning and Other Related Matters.

Subject

Fisheries, Sea

Keyword

Aquaculture Fishing area Fishery management and conservation Classification/declassification Climate change Coastal zone management Continental shelf Data collection/reporting Marine protected areas Ecosystem preservation EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone EIA Environmental planning Environmental standards Exploration Framework law Governance Harbour Inspection Institution Integrated management International relations/cooperation Marine area Maritime zone Oil Protected area Renewable energy Social protection Sustainable development Territorial sea Policy/planning Standards Protection of environment

Geographical area

Asia, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia

Abstract

This Law, consisting of 27 articles, implements the Directive 2014/89/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning maritime spatial planning, establishes a framework for marine spatial planning, with the aim of promoting the sustainable growth of the maritime economy of the Republic, the sustainable development of its marine waters and the sustainable use of its marine resources and provides for the adaptation of the integrated maritime policy of the European Union, taking into account land-sea interactions and enhanced cross-border cooperation, in accordance with the provisions of the UNCLOS Convention. The Law defines the following relevant terms: competent authority; competent institutional bodies; certificate; due assessment; policy statement for national marine spatial planning; National Integrated Maritime Policy Strategy; special conservation area; special protection zone; maritime area; marine waters; marine Spatial Plan; marine spatial planning, as the process of analysing and organising human activities in the marine waters of the Republic in order to achieve ecological, economic and social goals; good environmental condition; Environmental Impact Assessment; ecosystem approach; coastal waters; Barcelona Convention; UNCLOS; development plan; place of community importance.

Full text

Greek

Website

www.mof.gov.cy

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2014/89/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for maritime spatial planning.

Legislation | European Union | 2014

Keyword: Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental planning, Maritime zone, Policy/planning, Sustainable development, Integrated management, Climate change, Cultural heritage, Management/conservation, Territorial sea

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Law no. 34 of 2021 concerning the amendment of the Marine Spatial Planning and Other Related Matters Law of 2017.

Legislation | Cyprus | 2021

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Institution, Management/conservation, Marine protected areas, Offences/penalties, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX