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Republic Act 11038. Expanded National Integrated Protected Areas System Act of 2018.

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Legislation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act Declaring Protected Areas and Providing for their Management, Amending for this Purpose Republic Act No. 7586, Otherwise Known as the "National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act of 1992", and for Other Purposes.
Subject
Environment gen., Land & soil, Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Data collection/reporting Ecosystem preservation Monitoring Public land Sustainable development Wetlands Traditional rights/customary rights Basin/catchment/watershed Waste disposal Waterworks Inland waters Enforcement/compliance Basic legislation Biodiversity Protected area EIA Community management Indigenous peoples Wild fauna Management/conservation
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
Abstract

The National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS), encompass ecologically rich and unique areas and biologically important public lands that are habitats of rare and threatened species of plants and animals , biogeographic zones and related ecosystems, whether terrestrial, wetland or marine, all of which shall be designated as 'protected areas'. The Law provides for the environmental and natural resources offices and protected area management offices where protected areas are located. The Environmental Management Bureau shall consider the environmental impact assessment. The Act further provides for heritage preservation, develop, protected and conserve the biologically significant areas with their indigenous knowledge systems and practices. The exploration for energy resources may be allowed in protected areas only for the purpose of gathering data and information and only if such activity is carried out with the least damage to surrounding areas. Renewable energy projects may be allowed only by permission of the DENR secretary. The Integrated Protected Area Fund (IPAF) is established for purposes of financing the projects and sustaining the operation of protected areas and the System.

Full text
English
Website
www.officialgazette.gov.ph

References - Legislation

Implements

DENR Administrative Order No. 2019-05 implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 7586, or the National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act of 1992, as Amended by Republic Act No. 11038, or the Expanded National Integrated Protected Areas System (ENIPAS) Act of 2018.

Legislation | Philippines | 2019

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Sustainable development, Wetlands, Traditional rights/customary rights, Community management, Indigenous peoples, Enforcement/compliance, Biodiversity, Protected area, EIA, PIC-prior informed consent

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

National Integrated Protected Areas System Act 1992 (Republic Act No. 7586 of 1992).

Legislation | Philippines | 1992

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Sustainable development, Traditional rights/customary rights, Community management, Indigenous peoples, Basic legislation, Biodiversity, Protected area, EIA, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

DA-DENR Joint Administrative Order No.2021-01 on Mainstreaming Biodiversity-Friendly Agricultural Practices (BDFAP) In and Around Protected Areas and Promoting the Same in Wider Agricultural Landscape.

Legislation | Philippines | 2021

Keyword: Agricultural development, Agricultural land, Agro-forestry, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Public forest, Indigenous peoples, Capacity building, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of species, Biodiversity, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Monitoring, Protected area, Institution, Research, Marine area, Coastal zone management, Farming, Land tenure, Zoning, Aquaculture, Sustainable development, Aquatic animals, Marine protected areas

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Joint Memorandum Circular No. 01 Series of 2020 on Rules and Regulations Governing the Conduct of Marine Wildlife Tourism Interactions in the Philippines.

Legislation | Philippines | 2020

Keyword: Monitoring, Migratory species, Marine fishes, Marine protected areas, Maritime zone, Territorial sea, Public health, Zoning, Tourism, Protection of habitats, Sustainable use, Endangered species, Special fund, Local government, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

DENR Administrative Order No.2021-13 on Guidelines for the Development of Biodiversity-Friendly Enterprises (BDFEs) in Protected Areas.

Legislation | Philippines | 2021

Keyword: Protected area, Certification, Zoning, Sustainable use, Sustainable development, Access-to-information, Standards, Education, Financing, Business/industry/corporations, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation, Monitoring

Source: FAO, FAOLEX