Regulation No. 1980 on the Van Mijenfjorden National Park in Svalbard. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2021 (2021) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protection of environment Pollution control National parks Protected area Management/conservation Protection of habitats Ecosystem preservation Protection of species Wetlands Wild fauna Wild flora Birds Cultural heritage Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract The purpose of the present Regulation, adopted by the Ministry of Climate and Environment, is to preserve a large, contiguous and largely untouched Arctic valley, fjord and coastal landscape, with intact natural types, ecosystems, species, natural ecological processes, landscapes, and cultural heritage, as an area for research and for experiencing the natural and cultural heritage of Svalbard. Specific objectives includes the preservation of: a. large areas of contiguous and lush vegetation and interesting moss flora; b. large wetland areas and shallow marine areas; and habitats that are important breeding, feeding and moulting areas for birds; c. areas with rich birdlife (waders, geese, divers, and seabirds); d. well-developed Quaternary geological formation; e. Reindalen– the largest of the ice-free valleys in Spitsbergen; f. important habitats for ice-dependent species; and g. valuable cultural heritage. 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 Repeals Regulation No. 1186 on the protection of Nordenskiöld Land National Park, Svalbard. Legislation | Norway | 2003 Keyword: National parks, Management/conservation, Protected area, Protection forest, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Ecosystem preservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX