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Presidential Decree No. 975 on approval of the Charter of the Department of Biodiversity Conservation under the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources.

Country/Territory
Azerbaijan
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Biodiversity Ecosystem preservation Education Genetic resources Institution Non-governmental entity Protection of environment Protection of species Public participation Tourism Wild fauna
Geographical area
Asia, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Western Asia
Abstract

The Department of Biodiversity Conservation is established under the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources and carries out activities in the fields of sustainable development and conservation of biodiversity, genetic resources and ecosystem in the territory and the part of the Caspian Sea belonging to Azerbaijan; effective management and use of protected areas; wildlife development and hunting; environmental education; and management and development of ecotourism and recreation. The Department of Biodiversity Conservation performs its duties in interaction with all relevant stakeholders, including the state and local self-government bodies, international and non-governmental organizations, as well as legal entities and citizens.

Full text
Azerbaijani
Website
www.e-qanun.az