Regulation No. 1189 on the protection of Sassen-Bünsow Natural Park on Svalbard. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Birds Wetlands Protected area Protection of habitats National parks Protection of species Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes Immediate entry into force. Abstract The purpose of this Regulation is to ensure the protection of the arctic fjord and valley as well as the habitats, ecosystems, species, ecological processes, and cultural heritage area of Svalbard. The protection of habitat includes: wetlands as breeding, food and moulting areas for birds (including geese, shorebirds and seabirds); well developed geological formations and depostis. Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements Act on protection of the environment in Svalbard (No. 79 of 2001). Legislation | Norway | 2001 (2021) Keyword: Framework law, Protected area, Pollution control, EIA, Special fund, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Cultural heritage, Land-use planning, Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Waste management, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Biodiversity, National parks, Hunting/capture, Ecosystem preservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Regulation No. 284 amending various Regulations as a result of the creation of the Environment Directorate. Legislation | Norway | 2013 Keyword: Protection of habitats, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Migratory species, Plant protection, National parks, Protection of species, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX