Regional Regulamentary Decree No. 17/2008/M instituting the regional Secretary for Environment and natural Resources (SRA). Country/Territory Madeira Islands (Portugal) Document type Regulation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República, 1.Série, No. 132, 10 July 2008, pp. 4329 – 4332. Subject Environment gen. Keyword Institution Environmental planning Policy/planning Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force the day after its publication. Abstract This Decree is composed of five Chapters divided in 16 articles. It institutes the Regional Secretary for Environment and Natural Resources (SRA) with the aim of defining agricultural, environmental and rural development policies for a sustainable development of Madeira. In particular, the Decree regulates its mission, main functions and internal structure. Full text Portuguese