Ministerial Decree No. 77 on categorization of protected water bodies. Country/Territory Azerbaijan Document type Regulation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries, Water, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Fishery management and conservation Protection of species Stock enhancement/repopulation Sustainable use Inland waters Water conservation zone Basin/catchment/watershed Wetlands Freshwater resources management Groundwater Integrated management Classification/declassification Protected area Protection forest Protection of habitats Wild fauna Wild flora Geographical area Asia, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force upon signature. Abstract The categorization of protected water bodies consists of inventory, protection and designation of natural protected areas, natural habitats of wild fauna and flora and water areas not used for economic purposes. The categories are listed as (i) internal waters and the Azerbaijani section of the Caspian Sea, (ii) wetlands, (iii) running waters and reservoirs considered as rare natural landscape, (iv) water conservation zones, (v) spawning and wintering areas for valuable fish species, (vi) water bodies in forests, natural habitats of wild fauna and flora and in other protected areas, and (vii) underground water basin. The water bodies shall be categorized as protected water bodies by the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, the Ministry of Emergency Situations and the Azerbaijan Amelioration and Water Management Open Joint Stock Company. Full text Azerbaijani Website www.e-qanun.az References - Legislation Implements Water Code. Legislation | Azerbaijan | 1997 (2021) Keyword: Framework law, Freshwater resources management, Industrial water use, Inland waters, Potable water, Recreational water use, Surface water, Effluent waste water/discharge, Water charges, Dispute settlement, Right to water, Water rights, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Human rights, EIA, Groundwater, Hazards, Risk assessment/management, Water conservation zone Source: FAO, FAOLEX