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Regulation on the Protection of Wetlands.

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Regulation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No: 28962, 04 April 2014.
Subject
Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Wetlands Protection of habitats
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
The Regulation enters into force on the day it is published in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

The purpose of this Regulation is to define the principles of protection, management and development of wetlands and their habitats in Turkey’s land borders and the continental shelf. This Regulation also defines the principles of cooperation and coordination between government agencies and organizations. This Regulation also covers the establishment of the National and Provincial Wetland Commissions. The provisions of this Regulation shall not be applied to wadi.

Full text
Turkish
Website
www.resmigazete.gov.tr

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Law No. 2872.

Legislation | Türkiye | 1983 (2022)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Management/conservation, Emissions, Protection of environment, Pollution control, Energy conservation/energy production, Biodiversity, Climate change, Coastal zone management, Enforcement/compliance, Effluent waste water/discharge, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental fees/charges, EIA, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Framework law, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Subsidy/incentive, Inland waters, Integrated management, Packaging/labelling, Land-use planning, Marine area, Marine pollution, Noise pollution, Offences/penalties, Polluter pays principle, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Public participation, Recycling/reuse, Right to clean/healthy environment, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Surface water, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste prevention, Wetlands, Human rights, Policy/planning, Standards, Aquaculture, Freshwater resources management, Endangered species, Protection of species, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hunting Law (No. 4915).

Legislation | Türkiye | 2003

Keyword: Basic legislation, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Certification, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree-Law No. 645 on the establishment and duties of the Ministry of Forestry and Water Management.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2011

Keyword: Institution, Policy/planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Afforestation/reforestation, Cultural heritage, Erosion, Financing, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Governance, National parks, Public forest, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Sustainable use, Wetlands, Protected area, Sustainable development, Drainage/land reclamation, Water shortage/drought, Ecosystem preservation, Freshwater resources management, Inland waters, Potable water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Regulation on wetlands.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2005

Keyword: Wetlands, Drainage/land reclamation, Water abstraction, Effluent waste water/discharge, Freshwater resources management, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats, Use restrictions

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Regulation amending the Regulation on the protection of wetlands.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2022

Keyword: Authorization/permit, EIA, Registration, Wetlands

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation amending the Regulation on the Protection of Wetlands.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2019

Keyword: Freshwater resources management, Irrigation, Potable water, Business/industry/corporations, Management/conservation, Institution, Local government, Authorization/permit, Plant protection, Policy/planning, Royalties/fees, Wetlands

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation amending the Regulation on the Protection of Wetlands.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2017

Keyword: Wetlands, Protected area, Drainage/land reclamation, Coastal zone management, Freshwater resources management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX