Act No. 48 - The Icelandic Master Plan for Nature Protection and Energy Utilization. Pays/Territoire Islande Type du document Législation Date 2011 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Sujet Énergie, Environnement gén., Eau Mot clé Conservation de l'énergie/production de l'énergie Éco-produits/processus écologique Autorisation/permis Concession Exploration Développement durable Protection de l’environnement Préservation de l'écosystème Planification environnementale Planification territoriale Politique/planification Classement/déclassement Gestion des resources en eau douce Aire géographique Arctique, Îles de l'Océan Atlantique, Europe, Europe et Asie Centrale, Atlantique Nord, Atlantique du Nord-Est, Europe du Nord Entry into force notes This Act entered into force on 14 January 2013, when the Icelandic Parliament approved the Executive's proposal for a Plan for nature protection and energy utilization. Résumé The present Act contains the Icelandic Master Plan for Nature Protection and Energy Utilization, a tool designed to bridge opposing views and interests regarding land use in areas rich in energy resources in Iceland. Its objective is to ensure that the utilization of geographical areas where there are power plant options, is based on long-term views and a comprehensive evaluation of the interests involved, taking into account the conservation value of nature and of cultural historical relics, the cost effectiveness and profitability of various different options for utilization and other values that affect the national interest, as well as the interests of those who use these same resources, having sustainable development as a guide. Texte intégral Islandais/Anglais Site web www.ramma.is