Ecolex Logo
The gateway to
environmental law
Search results » Legislation

Nature Conservation Act (No. 60 of 2013).

Country/Territory
Iceland
Document type
Legislation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protection of environment Local government Monitoring Precautionary principle Zoning Basic legislation Ecosystem preservation Protection of habitats Biodiversity Protected area National parks Tourism
Geographical area
Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Act entered into force on 1 April 2014.
Abstract

The purpose of this Act is to protect the future diversity of Icelandic nature, including biological and geological diversity and landscape diversity. It should ensure, as far as possible, the development of Icelandic nature on its own terms and the protection of what is unique or historic, and also contribute to the recovery of disturbed ecosystems and the increased resilience of Icelandic ecosystems to natural disasters and global environmental change. It also aims at the protection and sustainable use of resources and other natural resources.

Full text
English
Website
www.government.is

References - Legislation

Repeals

Nature Conservation Act (No. 44 of 1999).

Legislation | Iceland | 1999

Keyword: Pollution control, Institution, Land-use planning, Cartilaginous fishes, Access right, Agricultural land, Cultural heritage, Public land, Protected area, Mining, Management/conservation, National parks, Collecting/harvesting, Ecosystem preservation, Alien species, Special fund

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

The Soil Conservation Act (No. 155 of 2018).

Legislation | Iceland | 2018

Keyword: Basic legislation, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Soil rehabilitation, Sustainable use, Liability/compensation, Hazards, Governance, Policy/planning, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 66 on Land and Forest Iceland.

Legislation | Iceland | 2023

Keyword: Governance, Institution, Policy/planning, Forest management/forest conservation, Soil conservation/soil improvement

Source: FAO, FAOLEX