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

Country/Territory
Maldives
Document type
Regulation
Date
2021
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette of the Maldives vol. 50, no. 45 of 2021.
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
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
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

These Regulations, made under provisions of Act No. 4/93 (Environmental Protection and Conservation Act), in compliance with the article 22 of the Constitution on the maintenance of the natural environment, biodiversity, and natural resources of the country, for the benefit of the present and future generation, provide thus for: sustainably protect and maintain the health of the wildlife in its living environment and the multiple benefits of natural resources; establishment of rules for the identification and management of naturally protected areas, in order to ensure the participation of all the involved parties; the identification of important species; compilation of list of endangered species and strengthening their protection at the national level; establishment of a database of the genetic resources for improving their national protection; increase community participation and awareness in the identification of naturally protected species; strengthening the methods of analysis of naturally protected species.

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

References - Legislation

Implements

Environmental Protection and Preservation Act of Maldives (Law No. 4/93).

Legislation | Maldives | 1993

Keyword: Framework law, Environmental planning, Pollution control, EIA, Offences/penalties, Protection of environment, Policy/planning, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

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

Legislation | Maldives | 2022

Keyword: Protection of species, Protected area, Policy/planning, Ecosystem preservation, Endangered species, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation no. R/128 of 2022. 4th Amendment to the Natural Resources and Naturally Protected Species Regulations.

Legislation | Maldives | 2022

Keyword: Cartilaginous fishes, Protection of species, Classification/declassification, Offences/penalties, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation no. R/111 of 2021. 1st Amendment to the Natural Resources and Naturally Protected Species Regulations.

Legislation | Maldives | 2021

Keyword: Protected area, Protection of species, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation no. R/36 of 2022. 3rd Amendment to the Natural Resources and Naturally Protected Species Regulations.

Legislation | Maldives | 2022

Keyword: Protection of species, Standards, Endangered species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX