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Law No. 16/2014 on Protection, Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity.

Country/Territory
Mozambique
Document type
Legislation
Date
2014 (2017)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Boletim da República, I Série, No. 73.
Subject
Forestry, Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Biodiversity Protected area Inspection Offences/penalties Forest management/forest conservation Sustainable use Timber Forest species Sustainable development Basic legislation Management/conservation Hunting authorization/permit Hunting rights Wild fauna Wild flora Endangered species Protection of species Trade in species
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force 15 days after its publication.
Abstract

This Law, consisting of ten Chapters divided into 69 articles, establishes the basic principles and rules on the protection, conservation, restoration and sustainable use of biological diversity in conservation areas, as well as the integrated management for sustainable development of the country. It applies to all values ​​and natural resources existing in the national territory and in waters under national jurisdiction, including all public or private entities that directly or indirectly may influence the national system of conservation areas in the country. In addition, it regulates the management of conservation areas, protection zones, recovery and restoration of biological diversity, management of endangered species, resettlement and rates, and setting respective inspection and sanction regimes. This Law amends several articles and reprints Law No. 16/2014 on the basic principles and rules on the protection, conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity within conservation areas. Amendments deal with: National system of conservation areas; Mechanisms for financing and compensation of conservation areas; Exercise of protection and supervision; Infringements and sanctions; Prison for perpetrators of crime; Deposit and custody of wild fauna and wild flora products, etc.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.legis-palop.org

References - Legislation

Amends

Law No. 20/97 approving the Environment Act.

Legislation | Mozambique | 1997

Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Hazards, Protected area, EIA

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 10/99 on Forest and Wildlife Act.

Legislation | Mozambique | 1999

Keyword: Framework law, Afforestation/reforestation, Concession, Protected area, Inspection, Authorization/permit, Community management, EIA, Forest management/forest conservation, Basic legislation, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Offences/penalties, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Decree No. 89/2017 regulating the Law on Protection, Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity.

Legislation | Mozambique | 2017

Keyword: Protected area, Biodiversity, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Forest management/forest conservation, Sustainable use, Afforestation/reforestation, Classification/declassification, Management/conservation, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting rights, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX