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Resolution No. 44 of 2011 establishing the National Steering Committee for Biological Diversity.

Pays/Territoire
Bahreïn
Type du document
Règlement
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Sujet
Espèces sauvages et écosystèmes
Mot clé
Institution Biodiversité Animaux aquatiques Développement durable Gestion/conservation Zones marines protégées Monitorage Aire protégée
Aire géographique
Asie, Moyen-Orient, Afrique du Nord et Proche-Orient, Golfe Persique, Petits états insulaires en développement, Asie Occidentale
Entry into force notes
The Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Résumé

Purpose of this Resolution, consisting of 8 articles, is establishing the National Steering Committee for Biological Diversity, headed by the President of the General Authority for the Protection of Marine Resources, Environment and Wildlife. The Committee aims at overseeing the preparation and implementation of policies and programs aimed at the preservation of biodiversity and encourage its use in a sustainable manner. It is also responsible for fulfillment of regional and international obligations related to biodiversity and, in particular, for obligations stipulated in bilateral and multilateral agreements. To achieve its objectives, the Committee shall perform, inter alia, the following tasks: prepare, update, review and follow up the implementation of the Strategy and the National Action Plan for Biodiversity; determine the terrestrial and marine sites of high environmental importance; develop guidelines for the selection and management of protected areas; propose mechanisms for strengthening the framework of cooperation and coordination in the field of conservation of biodiversity with other countries and regional and international institutions; propose plans and programs that contribute to improvement of environmental awareness.

Texte intégral
Arabe
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