Yangtze River Protection Law of the People's Republic of China. Country/Territory China Document type Legislation Date 2020 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Land & soil, Water Keyword Basic legislation Basin/catchment/watershed Biodiversity Sustainable development Sustainable use Policy/planning Pollution control Protected area Protection of environment Monitoring Institution Inspection Offences/penalties Ecosystem preservation Hazards Inland waters Land-use planning Water quality standards Water supply Priorities Freshwater pollution Freshwater resources management Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Basin Yangtze Entry into force notes This Law shall come into force on March 1, 2021. Abstract This Law is enacted for the purposes of strengthening the ecological and environmental protection and remediation in the Yangtze River Basin, promoting the reasonable and efficient use of resources, guaranteeing ecological safety, and achieving the harmonious coexistence of human and nature and the sustainable development of the Chinese nation. The Law consists of 11 Chapters: General Provisions (I); Plans and Control (II); Resource Protection (III); Prevention and Control of Water Pollution (IV); Ecological and Environmental Remediation (V); Green Development (VI); Guarantee and Supervision (VII); Legal Liability (VIII); Supplemental Provisions (IX). Full text English/Chinese Website www.mee.gov.cn References - Legislation Implemented by Measures for the Administration of Port and Ship Shore Power. Legislation | China | 2019 (2021) Keyword: Pollution control, Inspection, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decision of the Standing Committee of the People's Congress of Jiangsu Province on Several Issues Concerning Promoting and Ensuring the Ban on fishing in the Yangtze River. Legislation | China | 2021 Keyword: Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, Fishery management and conservation, Freshwater fishes, Inland fisheries, Sustainable development, Protected fishing area, Protection of environment, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX