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Regulation no. R/34 of 2022. 2nd Amendment to the Natural Resources and Naturally Protected Species Regulations.

Country/Territory
Maldives
Document type
Regulation
Date
2022
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette of the Maldives vol. 51, no. 44 of 2022.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protection of species Protected area Policy/planning Ecosystem preservation Endangered species Standards
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Regulation provides for amending the Regulations no. R/25 of 2021 on the Natural Resources and Naturally Protected Species. The amendment of article 9 of the main Regulations prescribes times for formulating the management Plan for the treatment of naturally protected areas, in consultation of the Government with the responsible Agencies; preparation and periodical review of the management Plan for the treatment of naturally protected species; the amendment of article 16 concerns the definition of criteria to be considered in determining the, threat, endangerment and extinction of native species; article 19 is amended by inserting a paragraph on guidelines for using the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List categories and criteria; insertion of a new schedule on the classification of standards to be considered in determining endangered species.

Full text
Divehi, Dhivehi, Maldivian
Website
www.environment.gov.mv

References - Legislation

Amends

The Natural Resources and Naturally Protected Species Regulations, no. R/25 of 2021.

Legislation | Maldives | 2021

Keyword: Bycatch, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishery management and conservation, Protection of species, Biodiversity, Business/industry/corporations, Hunting/capture, Community management, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Data collection/reporting, Ecosystem preservation, Endangered species, Genetic resources, Protected area, Protection of environment, Standards, Wild fauna, Birds, Migratory species, Offences/penalties, Registration, Reptiles, Research

Source: FAO, FAOLEX