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Law on Biodiversity NO.32/VBHN-VPQH.

Country/Territory
Viet Nam
Document type
Legislation
Date
2008 (2018)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Công Báo Nos. 143-144, 10 March 2009, pp. 4-31.
Subject
Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Water conservation zone Basic legislation Biodiversity Genetic resources Wild fauna Wild flora Policy/planning Ecosystem preservation Authorization/permit Classification/declassification Endangered species Genetically modified organism (GMO) Management/conservation Protection of habitats Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge Access and benefit-sharing Protection of species
Geographical area
Asia, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on 1 July 2009.
Abstract

This Law provides for the conservation and sustainable development of biodiversity.

Full text
Vietnamese/English
Website
thuvienphapluat.vn

References - Legislation

Implemented by

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree on sanctioning of administrative violations in the field of environmental protection.

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 55/2021/ND-CP on amendments and supplements to several Articles of the Government’s Decree No. 155/2016/ND-CP dated November 18, 2016 on penalties for administrative violations against environmental protection regulations.

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree amending Article 7 of Decree No. 160/2013/ND-CP dated November 12, 2013 of the Government on criteria for species identification and species management regime on the list of endangered, precious, and rare species. Priority is given to protection.

Legislation | Viet Nam | 2019

Keyword: Endangered species, Internal trade, International trade, Management/conservation, Protection of species, Trade in species, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Wildlife products, Biodiversity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 66/2019/ND-CP Decree on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Wetlands.

Legislation | Viet Nam | 2019

Keyword: Wetlands, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation, EIA, Management/conservation, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Research, Policy/planning, Inspection, Sustainable use, Inventory, Access right, Access and benefit-sharing, Public participation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 59/2017/ND-CP on Management of Access to Genetic Resources and Benefit Sharing arising from Their Utilization.

Legislation | Viet Nam | 2017

Keyword: Access and benefit-sharing, Biodiversity, Policy/planning, Authorization/permit, Research, Registration, Data collection/reporting, Indigenous peoples, Sustainable use, Certification, Management/conservation, Genetic resources, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Ecosystem preservation, Endangered species, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 118/2020/ND-CP on amendments to Decree No. 69/2010/ND-CP of the Government on biosafety for genetically modified organisms, genetic specimens and products of genetically modified organisms.

Legislation | Viet Nam | 2020

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Research, Transport/storage, Packaging/labelling, Certification, International trade, Biosafety, Biotechnology, Authorization/permit, Biodiversity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 108/2011/ND-CP providing amendments to the Government’s Decree No. 69/2010/ND-CP prescribing biosafety of genetically modified organisms, genetic specimens and products of genetically modified organisms.

Legislation | Viet Nam | 2011

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Research, Transport/storage, Certification, International trade, Biosafety, Biotechnology, Biodiversity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree on criteria to determine species and the regime of managing species under lists of endangered, precious and rare species prioritized protection.

Legislation | Viet Nam | 2013

Keyword: Endangered species, Internal trade, International trade, Management/conservation, Protection of species, Trade in species, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Wildlife products, Biodiversity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Law No. 35/2018/QH14 on amendments to some articles concerning planning of 37 laws.

Legislation | Viet Nam | 2018

Keyword: Policy/planning, Land-use planning, Minerals, Mining, Plant protection, Quarantine, Irrigation, Freshwater resources management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX