This Legislative Decree, composed of 50 Chapters, approves the basic Order on Urban and Spatial Planning. In particular, it provides a classification of land comprised under the national territory and defines the basic principles undergoing spatial planning and management. Particular attention is paid to the institution of an integrated management system involving national and local administrations, as well as the provision of framework contracts as urban planning tools.

The present Decree, which repeals Decree of 22 February 2006 on the landfill of waste, establishes the regulatory framework applicable to the installation and functioning of waste landfills. In addition, it sets out measures for the measurements and checks to be carried out by establishments engaged in the landfill of waste with a view to preventing emissions into the atmosphere and waters. Furthermore, the Decree lays down conditions for waste management.

Repeals: Regulation on the landfill of waste. (2006-02-22)

This Act makes provision for the conservation of nature and the protection of the environment in the Cook Islands. It shall apply to such parts of the Cook Islands and Cook Islands waters as are specified from time to time by the Queen's Representative by Order in Executive Council. The Act consists of 57 sections divided into 11 Parts.The Act establishes the Conservation Service as a body corporate.

This Decree, composed of one article and one Annex, approves the Regulation on Environmental Quality and Effluents’ Emissions. The aim is to define environmental quality patterns for granting an effective control and management of pollutant concentration levels in environmental components. The annexed Regulation is composed of 26 articles and 6 annexes divided in six Chapters. It defines air quality standards and emission requirements, water classification according to the uses and related quality control requirements with special regards to potable water.

The present Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the granting of financial contributions for the conservation of natural flora in the Canton of Appenzell Inner-Rhoden and establishes measures relating to biological qualities of plots of land. The Agriculture and Forestry Office is charged with the implementation of the present Ordinance. The text consists of 11 articles divided into 4 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Biological quality and harmonization of ecological measures pertaining to plots of land (II); Subsidies (III); Final provisions (IV).

This Decree-Law is composed of 44 articles and three annexes divided in six Chapters. It regulates prevention and control measures against the pollution caused by certain activities, with the aim of reducing their impact over air, water, noise and soil. The list of activities is provided in the annexes, as well as the maximum emission values allowed. It requires environmental impact assessment and regular inspections over hazardous substances and illicit marine pollution. Particular attention is paid to environmental licensing.

II est créé sous la tutelle du ministère de l'hydraulique de l'environnement et de la lutte contre la désertification un comité national interministériel de pilotage du projet FEM/GEF/CBLT « inversion des tendances a la dégradation des terres et des eaux dans le bassin du Lac Tchad.

The present Regulation implements the Ordinance of 16 November 1994 on contributions for the protection of agricultural land. Part 1 establishes the specific competence of the various authorities and offices dealing with the subject matter. Part 2 lays down provisions relating to selected areas and, in particular, to their specific requirements, as well as provisions relating to details of application forms to claim payment, etc. The text consists of 31 articles divided into 3 Parts.

Implements: Ordinance on contributions for protection of agricultural land. (2007-01-01)

The purpose of the present Ordinance is to protect and conserve valuable living space and landscape through compliance of ecological requirements in agriculture. In particular, it regulates the financial contributions of the Canton to attain such results. The cultivation, maintenance and use of certain areas shall maintain their characteristic plants. According to article 12 the amount of contributions depends on various factors thereby envisaged. Part 5 deals with details of contracts made for particular cultivations.

The purpose of this Decree is to prescribe matters necessary for the enforcement of the Soil Environment Conservation Act.The Minister of Environment shall formulate a basic plan for soil conservation and a regional soil conservation plan (art. 4). In case where the State, a local government or a soil-related specialized agency inflicts loss to other persons it shall compensate for such loss under the conditions as determined by article 5.

The purpose of this Act is to preserve the environment in Svalbard and in particular to protect wilderness, landscape elements, flora, fauna and cultural heritage. The Act shall apply to the entire land area of Svalbard and its waters within the territorial limit. The Act consists of 103 sections divided into 10 Chapters.The Act defines the environmental protection authorities for Svalbard. Protected areas may be established for the protection of habitats, ecosystems, the wilderness or area of natural or historical value.

The Parties, on the basis Treaty between Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands concerning Sovereignty, Maritime and Seabed Boundaries between the two countries and co-operation on Related Matters, signed at Port Moresby on 25 January, 1989 (“the Treaty”), regulate various activities in the Border Area as defined by the Treaty and further defined in this Agreement.