Forestry and Wildlife Conservation Law No. 69/2015. País/Territorio Somalia Subdivisión territorial Somaliland Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2015 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Energía, Medio ambiente gen., Bosques, Especies silvestres y ecosistemas Palabra clave Protección del medio ambiente Carbón Eco-productos/ecoprocesos Conservación de energía/producción de energía Desarrollo sostenible Biodiversidad Fortalecimiento de la capacidad Conservación del ecosistema Comercio interior Comercio internacional Monitoreo Bosques privados Zona protegida Bosques de protección Protección del hábitat Investigación Turismo Ley marco Ordenación forestal/conservación de montes Especies exóticas Recursos genéticos Parques nacionales Bosques demaniales Forestación/reforestación Pastorear Autorización/permiso Animales en cautividad Caza/captura Ordenación/conservación Especies en peligro Incremento del stock/repoblación Comercio de especies Fauna silvestre Flora silvestre Protecíon de las especies Área geográphica Africa, Africa Oriental, Océano Índico, Países menos desarrollados, Mar Rojo & Golfo de Adén, Sahel Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Resumen This Law consisting of 36 articles aims at (i) halting the decline of the wildlife and destruction of habitats; (ii) protecting national biodiversity. The responsibilities of the Ministry of Environment and Rural Development in this regard are (i) to monitor and quantify plant and wildlife resources; (ii) to conduct research on the natural resources of the country and prepare a report; (iii) to enhance knowledge of the staff and other persons involved in the protection of forests and wildlife; (iv) organize national campaigns with the participation of all sections of the society; (v) develop reforestation programs; (vi) report endangered species to make programs and conservation efforts; (vii) create and manage parks; (viii) promote the creation and management of private and community forests; (ix) issue licenses to manage plant resources; (x) conduct research into alternative energy sources that do not harm the environment; (xi) generate energy to convert coal into plants; (xii) establish a Forest and Wildlife Service to enforce this Law; (xiii) collaborate with other ministries, NGOs, and other stakeholders to improve knowledge and equipment to protect the environment and wildlife. To assist in its work, the Ministry in collaboration with the other interested parties shall establish the following committees, at various levels (i) National Environmental Protection Committee (NEC); (ii) Regional Environmental Protection Committee (GIDHG); (iii) District Environmental Protection Committee (GIHD); (iv) local committee at the village level, constituted by man and women being well-known and well-informed citizens in the community. Texto completo Somalí Página web www.somalilandlaw.com