ID:
policies-43
Name:
Nature Conservation Act
Issuing organisation:
Icelandic parliament
Geographical Scope:
Iceland
Type:
Legistlation
Scientific domain:
physical states, chemistry, geology, and biology
Type of water:
surface and groundwater
Water management focus:
monitoring, forecasting, management, simulation,
Parameter change rate assumption:
Quality, flow, level, pressure
Description:
Objective: Aims to protect Iceland's natural environment, including its inland waters, by regulating activities that could harm ecosystems.​ Provisions: Establishes protected areas and sets guidelines for sustainable interaction with natural resources.
Status:
Effective
Effect Date:
22 March 1999
Resource:
https://www.fao.org/faolex/results/details/en/c/LEX-FAOC199801/
Recommendations:
To promote responsible travel and nature conservation in Iceland, the Icelandic Nature Conservation Act, which allows access to nature, encourages consideration, adherence to the conservation code, and respect for private property, while also emphasizing the need for organized development of infrastructure in areas with increased traffic.
