list of environmental laws by country
This article lists the most important national environmental laws by continent and country.

Africa
Egypt
Egyptian Law 102 of 1983, for Nature Protectorates
Environmental Protection Law 4/1994 amended by Law 9/2009(Egypt)
Law 48/1982Concerning the Protection of Nile River and Water Channels

Law 124/83Concerning Fishing, Aquatic Life Organization of Fisheries

Law 93/1962Concerning Discharge of Liquid Wastes

Law 27/1978Concerning Organizing General Water Resources for Drinking and Human Use

Kenya
Biosafety Act 2009
Environmental (Impact Assessment and Audit) Regulations, 2003
Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Conservation of Biological Diversity and Resources, Access to Genetic Resources and Benefit Sharing) Regulations, 2006
Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Controlled Substances) Regulations 2007
Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Noise and Excessive Vibration Pollution) (Control) Regulations 2009
Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Waste Management) Regulations 2006
Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Water Quality) Regulations 2006
Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Wetlands, Riverbanks, Lake Shores and Sea Shore Management) Regulations 2009
Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act 1999 / no 8
Environmental (Prevention Of Pollution In Coastal Zone And Other Segments Of The Environment) Regulation, 2003
Fisheries Act (Chapter 378)
Forests Act (Chapter 385)
The Forests Act, 2005
Kenya Tourist Development Authority (Chapter 382)
Kenya's Environment Management and Coordination Act 1999
Noise Regulations
Timber Act (Chapter 386)
Tourist Industry Licensing Act (Chapter 381)
Water Act 2002
Water Act 2002 / no 8
Wildlife (Conservation and Management) Act (Chapter 376)

South Africa
Asia
China
Air Pollution Control Act (China)
Animal Epidemic Prevention Law 1997
Basic Environment Act
Drinking Water Management Act
Environmental Impact Assessment Act
Environmental Protection Law 1989
Environmental Protection Law of the People's Republic of China (For Trial Implementation) 1979
Fisheries Law 1986
Fisheries Law (2004 Revision)
Flood Control Law 1997
Forestry Law 1985
Forestry Law of the People's Republic of China (1998)
Grassland Law 1985
Law of the People's Republic of China on the Prevention and Control of Environmental Pollution by Solid Waste
Law of the People's Republic of China on Prevention and Control of Pollution from Environmental Noise
Law of the People's Republic of China on Prevention and Control of Water Pollution
Law of the People's Republic of China on Water and Soil Conservation
Law on Desert Prevention and Transformation 2001
Law on Marine Environment Protection 1983
Law on Mineral Resources 1986
Law on the Prevention and Control of Atmospheric Pollution
Law on Prevention and Control of Atmospheric Pollution 2000
Law on the Prevention and Control of Environmental Noise Pollution 1997
Law on the Prevention and Control of Solid Wastes Pollution
Law on Prevention and Control of Water Pollution 1996
Law on Promoting Clean Production 2002
Law on Protecting Against and Mitigating Earthquake Disasters
Law on the Protection of Cultural Relics
Law on the Protection of Wildlife 1989
Law on the Protection of Wildlife (2004 Revision)
Law on Water and Soil Conservation
Marine Environmental Protection Law of the People's Republic of China (1983)
Marine Pollution Control Act
Public Nuisance Dispute Mediation Act
Soil and Groundwater Pollution Remediation Act
Water Law 1988
Water Law 2002 (the modified edition)
Water Pollution Control Act (China)
Wildlife Protection Law

India
Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) cess act, 1977
Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
Biological Diversity Act, 2002
Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
Forest Conservation Act, 1980
Hazardous Waste Handling and Management Rules, 1989
Indian Forest Act, 1927
The National Environment Tribunal Act, 1995
National Green Tribunal Act, 2010
Noise Pollution rule, 2000
Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Act of 2001
Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991
The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006
Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution), 1974
Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Act, 2002
Wildlife Protection Act of 1972

Japan
Air Pollution Control Law
Basic Environment Law
Environmental Impact Assessment law
Fisheries Law No 267 of 1949
Fundamental Law for Establishing a Sound Material-Cycle Society
Invasive Alien Species Act (Law No. 78, June 2, 2004)
Law concerning the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biological Diversity through Regulation on the Use of Living Modified Organisms
Law Concerning the Promotion of Business Activities with Environmental Consideration by Specified Corporations, etc., by Facilitating Access to Environmental Information, and Other Measures
Law Concerning the Promotion of the Measures to Cope with Global Warming
Law Concerning the Protection of the Ozone Layer Through the Control of Specified Substances and Other Measures (May 1988)
Law Concerning the Promotion of Procurement of Eco-Friendly Goods and Services by the State and Other Entities
Law concerning the Rational Use of Energy
Law concerning the Recovery and Destruction of Fluorocarbons (Fluorocarbons Recovery and Destruction Law) (June 2001)
Law Concerning Reporting etc. of Releases to the Environment of Specific Chemical Substances and Promoting Improvements in Their Management
Law Concerning Special Measures against Dioxins
Law for the Control of Export, Import and Others of Specified Hazardous Wastes and Other Wastes
Law for Enhancing Motivation on Environmental Conservation and Promoting of Environmental Education
Law for the Promotion of Nature Restoration
Law on Special Measures concerning Removal of Environmental Problems Caused by Specified Industrial Wastes
Law relating to Protection of the Environment in Antarctica
Noise Regulation Law
NOx Law (Japan)
Offensive Odor Control Law
Studded Tires Regulation Law
Vibration Regulation Law
Waste Management and Public Cleansing Law
Water Pollution Control Law
Wildlife Protection and Hunting Law

Kyrgyzstan
Law on Animal World, 1999
Law on Biosphere Areas in Kyrgyz Republic, 1999
Law on Environment Protection, 1999
Law on Environmental Expertise, 1999
Law on General Technical Regulations ensuring Environmental Safety in Kyrgyz Republic, 2009
Law on Protection and Use of Flora, 2001
Law on Protection of Atmospheric Air, 1999
Law on Protection of Ozone Layer, 2006
Law on Radiation Safety of Population of Kyrgyz Republic, 1999
Law on Renewable Energy Sources, 2008
Law on Specially Protected Natural Territories, 2011
Law on Sustainable Development of Environmental and Economic System Yssyk-Kul, 2004
Law on Tailing Ponds and Mine Wastes, 2001
Law on Waste of Production and Use, 2001
Law on Water, 1994

Pakistan
Pakistan Environmental Protection Act 1997
Sindh Environmental Protection Act 2014

Philippines
Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System
Fisheries Act of 1932
Philippine Environment Code
Revised Forestry Code of the Philippines
Water Code of the Philippines
Pollution Control Law (Presidential Decree 1181; 1977)
Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System (Presidential Decree 1586; 1978)
Food Security Act of 1985
Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Waste Control Act of 1990
Philippine Mining Act of 1995
Animal Welfare Act of 1998
Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998
Clean Air Act of 1999
Philippine Ecological Waste and Solid Management Act of 2000
Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act of 2001
Chain Saw Act of 2002
Philippine Plant Variety Protection Act of 2002
Clean Water Act of 2004
Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008
Climate Change Act of 2009

Singapore
Environmental Protection and Management Act (Cap 94A)
Hazardous Waste (Control of Export, Import and Transit) Act (Cap. 122A)
Parks and Trees Act (Cap. 216) and its associated regulations, the Parks and Trees Regulations (Cap. 216 Section 63) aimed at regulating conduct within parks and nature reserves.
Wildlife Act (Cap. 351) aimed at protecting named species of plant, animal and fungi in Singapore
Endangered Species (Import and Export) Act (Cap. 92A)  aimed at preventing the trade of wildlife protected under Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)
Carbon Pricing Act (No. 23 of 2018) aimed at regulating and limiting the carbon footprint of corporate bodies in Singapore.
Resource Sustainability Act (No. 29 of 2019) aimed at conserving existing resources and materials.

Sri Lanka(Contribution by Dhanvin Nandakumaran of Gateway College Colombo, Sri Lanka)
National Environmental Act 1980
First Forest Policy 1929
Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance 1937

Europe
Austria
Animal Protection Act
Environmental Impact Assessment Act 2000
Federal Act dated 27th November 1984 - for comprehensive protection of the environment
Federal Act No. 33/1998 on Trade of Wild Flora and Fauna
Federal Law amending the Species Trade Act
Forstgesetz 1975
Lebensmittelsicherheits und Verbraucherschutzgesetz (LMSVG) 2006
Umweltinformationsgesetzes (UIG)

Belarus
Article 131 Ecocide Law

Belgium
Loi du 20 janvier 1999 sur la protection du milieu marin dans les espaces marins sous juridiction de la Belgique
Loi du 22 avril 1999 sur la zone économique exclusive de la Belgique dans la mer du Nord
Wet van 20 januari 1999 tot bescherming van het mariene milieu in de zeegebieden onder de rechtsbevoegdheid van België
Wet van 22 april 1999 betreffende de exclusieve economische zone van België in de Noordzee

Bulgaria
Agricultural Producers' Protection Act
Amendments to the Law on protection of the environment
Biological Diversity Act, 2002
Environmental Protection Act 2002
Forestry Act
Law for Hunting and Protection of the Game
Law of Preservation of Environment
Law of the Purity of Atmospheric Air
Law on obligations to the international reimbursement of damages from oil pollution fund
Law on Protection against Harmful Impact of Chemical Substances and Preparations
Law on Tourism
Law on Waste Management 2003 (State Gazette No 86/2003)
Medicinal Plants Act 2000 (State Gazette No 29/2000)
Nature Protection Act
Protected Areas Act 1998 (State Gazette No 133/1998)
Protection of Waters and Soil against Pollution Act
Regulation on the terms and conditions for carrying out Environmental Impact Assessment (SG 25/18.03.2003)
Regulations for implementation of the Law for the forests
Water Act 1999 (State Gazette No. 67/27.1999)

Cyprus
Air Quality Law 188(I)/2002
Air Quality Law (Air Pollution by Ozone) Regulations P.I. 530/2002
Air Quality Law (Amendment) Law 53(I)/2004
Air Quality Law (Annual Emission Ceilings for Certain Atmospheric Pollutants) Regulations P.I. 193/2004
Air Quality Law (Limit Values for Benzene and Carbon Monoxide in Ambient Air) Regulations P.I. 516/2002
Air Quality (Ozone in Ambient Air) Regulations P.I. 194/2004
Control of Atmospheric Pollution (Control of Volatile Organic Compounds Emissions Resulting from the Storage of Petrol and its Distribution from Terminals to Service Stations) Regulations P.I. 76/2003
Control of Atmospheric Pollution (Incineration of Hazardous Wastes) Regulations P.I. 638/2002
Control of Atmospheric Pollution (Incineration of Waste Oils) Regulations P.I. 529/2002
Control of Atmospheric Pollution (Incineration of Wastes) Regulations P.I. 284/2003
Control of Atmospheric Pollution Law 187(I)/2002
Control of Atmospheric Pollution (Limitation and Control of Atmospheric Pollution caused by Waste from Titanium Dioxide Industry) Regulations P.I. 527/2002
Control of Atmospheric Pollution (Limitation of Emissions of Certain Pollutants into Air from Large Combustion Plants) Regulations P.I. 195/2004
Control of Atmospheric Pollution (Limitation of Volatile Organic Compounds due to the Use of Organic Solvents in Certain Activities and Installations) Regulations P.I. 73/2003
Control of Atmospheric Pollution (Non Licensable Installations) Regulations P.I. 170/2004
Control of Atmospheric Pollution (Prevention and Reduction of Atmospheric Pollution by Asbestos) Regulations P.I. 528/2002
Control of Atmospheric Pollution (Prevention of Air Pollution from Existing Municipal Incineration Plants) Regulations P.I. 75/2003
Control of Atmospheric Pollution (Procedures for the Surveillance and Monitoring of Environments concerned by Waste from Titanium Dioxide Industry) Regulations P.I. 545/2002
Forest Law 1967
Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Law 56(I)/2003
Law 77(I)/2010 for the Quality of Atmospheric Air
Protection from Ionising Radiation Law 115(I)/2002
Regulation 327/2010 regarding the Quality of Atmospheric Air

Czech Republic
Act 1991 - 2 Collective Bargaining Act
Act 1992 - 1 on Wages, Remuneration for Stand-Bye, and Average Earnings
Act 1992 - 114 on the protection of nature and Landscape
Act 1995 - 289 Forest Act
Act 2001 - 100 on environmental impact assessment
Act 2001 - 185 on Waste
Act 2001 - 254 Water Act
Act 2002 - 521 on integrated pollution prevention and control (amendment)
Act 2004 - 99 on Fishery
Act 2005 - 7 amending Act No. 185/2001 - Coll. on waste and on amendment to some other laws
Decree 2004 – 382 - on the protection of farm animals at the time of slaughter, killing or other ways of putting to death
Decree 2005 – 424 - amending Decree No 382/2004 Coll. on the protection of farm animals at the time of slaughter, killing or other ways of putting to death
Decree 2006 – 346 - on laying down more detailed conditions of keeping and training of animals
Decree 2008 – 411 - specifying animal species requiring special care
Decree 2009 – 3 - on professional competence for the performance of supervision in the field of protection of animals against cruelty
Decree 2009 – 4 - on the protection of animals during transport
Decree 2009 – 5 - on the protection of animals at a public performance and in breeding
Regulation 2003 on the Waste Management Plan of the Czech Republic

Denmark
Act on Access to Information on the Environment No. 292 of April 27, 1994
Act on Environment and Genetic Engineering No. 356 of June 6, 1991
Act on the Protection of the Marine Environment No. 476 of June 30, 1993
Act on the Protection of the Marine Environment, the Safety of ships Act, and Merchant Shipping Act (Exclusive Economic Zones Act) No. 394 of May 22, 1996
Act on Waste Deposits No. 420 of June 13, 1990
Consolidated Act from the Ministry of the Environment on Watercourses No. 404 of May 19, 1992
Consolidated Act on Chemical Substances and Products No. 21 of January 16, 1996
Consolidated Act on Taxes on Waste and Raw Materials No. 570 of August 3, 1998
Consolidated Act on Water Supply
Consolidated Environment And Genetic Engineering Act No. 981 Of December 2002
Consolidated Environmental Protection Act No. 698 of September 22, 1998
Contaminated Soil Act No. 370 of June 2, 1999
Danish Forest Act 1989 Act no 383

Estonia
Deliberate Release into the Environment of Genetically Modified Organisms Act
Earth's Crust Act
Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management System Act 2005
Environmental Monitoring Act 1999 (amended until 2005)
Environmental Supervision Act
Forest Act 2007
Hunting Act (Estonia)
Law on Hunting Management
Nature Conservation Act (Estonia)
Tourism Act
Tourism Law 2000
Water Act

Finland
Act on Compensation for Environmental Damage 1994
Act on Environmental Permit Authorities 2000
Act on the Financing of Sustainable Forestry
Act on Implementation of the Legislation on Environmental Protection
Act on Jointly Owned Forests
Act on Metsähallitus
Act on Trade in Forest Reproductive Material
Act on Water Resources Management 2004
Act on Water Services (119/2001)
Animal Welfare Act (Finland)
Animal Welfare Decree
Decree on the Financing of Sustainable Forestry
Environmental Damage Insurance Act
Environmental Protection Act (Finland)
Environmental Protection Decree
Forest Act 1996
Forest Decree
Forest Management Association Act
Forest Management Association Decree
Government Decree on the Assessment of Soil Contamination and Remediation Needs
Government Decree on Substances Dangerous and Harmful to the Aquatic Environment 2006
Government Decree on Urban Waste Water Treatment 2006
Hunting Act 1993
Nature Conservation Act (1096/1996)
Nature Conservation Decree 1997
Waste Act (1072/1993)
Waste Decree 1993
Waste Oil Charge Act (894/1986)

France
Code de l'environnement
Code forestier
Loi du 14 avril 2006 relative aux parcs nationaux, aux parcs naturels marins et aux parcs naturels régionaux
Loi du 30 décembre 1996 sur l'air et l'utilisation rationnelle de l'énergie

Germany
Law on Conservation and Environmental Care (Gesetz über Naturschutz und Landschaftspflege - Bundesnaturschutzgesetz - BNatSchG)
Law on Protection for Environmental Harms due to Air Pollution, Noise, etc. (Gesetz zum Schutz vor schädlichen Umwelteinwirkungen durch Luftverunreinigungen, Geräusche, Erschütterungen und ähnliche Vorgänge - Bundes-Immissionsschutzgesetz - BImSchG)
Regulation on Drinking Water Quality (Trinkwasserverordnung - TrinkwV)
Regulation on Soil Protection (Bundesbodenschutzgesetz - BBSchG)
Regulation on Waste Management (Kreislaufwirtschaftsgesetz - KrwG)
Regulation on Water Usage (Wasserhaushaltsgesetz - WHG)

Greece
Law 2939 Waste Law

Iceland
Act on Protective Measures Against Avalanches and Landslides, 1997
Act on Radiation Protection, 2002
Emissions of Greenhouse Gases Act No. 65, 2007
Environmental Impact Assessment Act (Iceland) No. 106, 25 May 2000
Fisheries Management Act No. 38, 15 May 1990
Nature Conservation Act

Ireland
Air Pollution Act 1987
Chemicals Act 2008
Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Act 2004
Fisheries (Amendment) Act 2003
Foreshore and Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Act 2009
Forestry Act 1988
Forestry (Amendment) Act 2009
Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries Act 2007
Litter Pollution Act 1997
No. 27/2003: Protection of the Environment Act 2003
Oil Pollution of the Sea (Civil Liability and Compensation) (Amendment) Act 2003
Protection of the Environment Act 2003
Sea Pollution (Amendment) Act 1999
Sea Pollution (Hazardous Substances)(Compensation) Act 2005
Sea Pollution (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2006
Waste Management (Amendment) Act 2001
Water Services Act 2007
Wildlife Act 1976
Wildlife (Amendment) Act 2000
Climate Action and Low Carbon Development 2015

Italy
Decreto Presidente 1997 - 357 Regolamento recante attuazione della direttiva 92/43/CEE relativa alla conservazione degli habitat
Law 1993 - 157 provisions for the protection of wildlife and restrictions on hunting
Legge 2002 - 179 Disposizioni in materia ambientale
Decreto Lgislativo Governo 3 aprile 2006, n. 152, Norme in materia ambientale.

Latvia
Animal Protection Law
Chemical Substances and Chemical Products Law
Environmental Protection Law (Latvia)
Fishery Law
Forestry Law
Hunting Law (2003)
Law on Chemical Substances and Chemical Products
Law on the Conservation of Species and Biotopes
Law on End-of Life Vehicles Management
Law on Environmental Impact Assessment (Latvia) (amended until 2005)
Law on Environmental Protection (Latvia)
Law on Pollution
Law on Specially Protected Nature Territories (1993)
Law on Subterranean Depths
Packaging Law (9 January 2002)
Protection Zone Law (5 February 1997)
Regulation No. 118 - adopted on 12 March 2002; "Regulations regarding the Quality of Surface Waters and Groundwaters"
Regulation No. 280 - adopted 24 April 2007; "General Procedures for the Issue of Licences for the Use of Subterranean Depths and Authorisations for the Extraction of Widespread Mineral Resources, and for the Use of Geological Information"
Regulation No. 34 - "Regulations regarding Discharge of Polluting Substances into Water" (22 January 2002)
Regulation No. 475 - "Procedures regarding the Cleaning and Deepening of Surface Water Bodies and Port Basins"; 13 June 2006
Regulation No. 595 - adopted 18 July 2006 "Regulations regarding the Protection of the Environment during the Works of Exploration and Extraction of Hydrocarbons in the Sea"
Regulation No. 736 - "Regulations Regarding a Permit for the Use of Water Resources"; 23 December 2003
Regulation No. 779 - adopted 19 September 2006; "Procedures for the Extraction of Mineral Resources"
Regulation No. 857 - "Regulations regarding Procedures for Ascertaining of Groundwater Resources and Criteria of Quality" 19 October 2004
Regulations no 184 Requirements for Activities with Biocidal Products
Regulations no 340 on Procedures for Import, Notification and Risk Assessment of New Chemical Substances (6 August 2002)
Regulations on electrical and electronic equipment waste management (9 November 2004)
Regulations Regarding the Limitation of Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds from Certain Products
Regulations Regarding Protection of Water and Soil from Pollution with Nitrates Caused by Agricultural Sources
Regulations Regarding Restrictions and Prohibitions on Use and Marketing of Dangerous Chemical Substances and Dangerous Chemical Products
Regulations Regarding Restrictions of the Use of Chemicals in Electric and Electronic Equipment
Tourism Law
Waste Management Law

Lithuania
Environmental Protection Law (Lithuania)
Forestry Law (Lithuania)
Law on the Department Of Environmental Protection
Law on Drinking Water Supply and Waste Water Management
Law on Environmental Protection (Lithuania)
Law on Financial Instruments for Climate Change management
Law on Fisheries
Law on the Management of Packaging and Packaging Waste
Law on the Management of Radioactive Waste
Law on Water
The Underground Law

Luxembourg
Code de l'Environnement
Loi du 10 août 1993 relative aux parcs naturels
Loi du 10 juin 1999 relative aux établissements classés
Loi du 11 mars 2008 ayant pour objet d’autoriser le Gouvernement à subventionner l’exécution d’unhuitième palanquin quen nal del infrastructure touristique
Loi du 14 avril 1992 portant réglementation de la mise sur le marché de substances qui appauvrissent la
Loi du 19 décembre 2008 relative à l'eau
Loi du 19 janvier 2004 concernant la protection de la nature et des ressources naturelles
Loi du 19 novembre 2003 modifiant la loi du 10 juin 1999 relative aux établissements classés
Loi du 25 avril 1970 modifiant et complétant la loi du 17 juillet 1960 portant institution d ´un statut de l ´hôtellerie
Loi du 25 juin 2004, la loi relative à la coordination de la politique nationale de développement durable a été adoptée
Loi du 28 mai 2004 portant création d’une Administration de la gestion de l’eau
Loi du 6 juillet 1999 portant création d’un réseau national de pistes cyclables
Loi modifiée du 21 juin 1976 relative à la lutte contre le bruit
Règlement grand-ducal du 7 mars 2003 concernant l’évaluation des incidences de certains projets publics et privés sur l’environnement
Règlement grand-ducal du 9 janvier 2009 concernant la protection intégrale et partielle de certaines espèces animales de la faune sauvage

Malta
Clean Air Act (Malta)
Filfla Nature Reserve Act
Integrated Pollution Prevention & Control Regulations
L.N. 13/2006 Control and Security of High-Activity Radioactive and Orphan
L.N. 44/03 Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Regulations, 2003
Litter Act
Malta's International Obligations regarding Environmental Matters
Management of Bathing Water Quality Regulations, 2008
Prevention and Remedying of Environmental Damage Regulations, 2008
Quality of Water Intended for Human Consumption Regulations, 2009
Strategic Environmental Assessment Regulations, 2005
Waste Management (Management of Waste from Extractive Industries and Backfilling) Regulations, 2009
Waste Management (Waste Oils) Regulations
Water Services Corporation Act
Water Supply (Amendment) Regulations, 2008

Netherlands
Boswet
Cadmium Decree 1999 - rules for the manufacture and sale of products containing cadmium
Environment Protection Act
Environmental Management Act 2004
Experiments on Animals Act 1997
Flora en faunawet
Groundwater Act
Invoeringswet Waterwet
Marine Pollution Act
Natuurbeschermingswet 1998
Ontgrondingenwet
Soil Protection Act
Waterleidingbesluit
Waterleidingwet
Waterwet 2008
Wet beheer rijkswaterstaatswerken
Wet Bodembescherming
Wet Geluidhinder
Wet milieubeheer
Wet verontreiniging van oppervlaktewateren

Norway
Act 13 March 1981 no 6 - relating to protection against pollution and relating to waste. Last amended by Act 10 December 1999 no 83
Act on Radiation Protection and Use of Radiation 2000
Act Relating to Biobanks 2003
Animal Welfare Act 1974
Cultural Heritage Act 1978
Environmental Information Act 2003
Finnmark Act (2005)
Forestry Act 2005
Gene Technology Act 1993
Greenhouse Gas Emission Trading Act 2004
Nature Conservation Act 1970
Pollution Control Act (Norway)
Pollution Control Act of 13 March 1981 No.6
Regulations Relating to Pollution Control (pollution regulations)
Regulations Relating to Restrictions on the Use of Chemicals and Other Products Hazardous to Health and the Environment (product regulations)
Svalbard Environmental Protection Act 2001
Waste Regulations (Norway)
Water Resources Act 2000
Watercourse Regulation Act 1917
Wildlife Act 1981

Poland
Act 1991 on Inspection for Environmental Protection
Act 1997 Poland Animal Protection Act
Act 2000 on Access to Information on the Environment and Its Protection and on Environmental Impact Assessments
Act 2001 on Waste

Portugal
Decreto-Lei 151B - de 31 de outubro de 2013 - aprova o regime jurídico da Avaliação de Impacte Ambiental (AIA)dos projetos públicos e privados suscetíveis de produzirem efeitos significativos no ambient.
Decreto-Lei 1998 - 236 Lei da qualidade da agua
Decreto-Lei 2007 - 306 Lei estabelece o regime da qualidade da água destinada ao consumo humano
Lei 1959 - 2097 Lei de Bases do Fomento Piscícola nas Águas Interiores
Lei 1987 - 11 Lei de Bases do Ambiente
Lei 2005 - 58 Lei de Agua

Romania
Law 1995-137 Environmental Protection Law
Law 1996-107 Water Law
Law 1996-26 Forest Code
Law 2000-182 Regarding the Protection of the Movable National Heritage
Law 2001-422 Protection of Historical Monuments
Law 2006-407 Law on Hunting
Law 2008-46 Forestry Code

Russia
Forest Code of the Russian Federation
Water Code of the Russian Federation

Slovakia
Act 287 / 1994 - on the Preservation of Nature and Landscape
Act No. 163/2001 - Coll. on Chemical Substances and Chemical Preparations
Act No. 238/1991 - on the Collection of Waste
Regulation 1993 - on the specification of areas requiring special protection of the atmosphere and on the operation of smog warning and control systems

Slovenia
Act on protection against ionising radiation and nuclear safety
Biocidal Products Act
Chemicals Act
Cosmetic Products Act
Decree Amending the Decree on the Method, Subject and Conditions for the Provision of the Public Utility Service of Management of Abattoir Waste and Infectious Material of Animal Origin
Decree on Amendments and Additions to the Decree on Noise in the Natural and Living Environment
Decree on Amendments and Supplements to the Decree on Charges for the Loading of the Atmosphere with Carbon Dioxide Emissions
Decree on changes and additions to the decree on the tax for the pollution of the air with emissions of carbon dioxide
Decree on the Emission of Substances into the Atmosphere from Hazardous Waste Incineration Plants
Decree on the emission of substances into the atmosphere from lacquering plants
Decree on the Emission of Substances into the Atmosphere from Municipal Waste Incineration Plants
Decree on the emission of substances into the atmosphere from plants for the production and processing of wood products
Decree on the emission of substances into the atmosphere from plants for the production of lead and its alloys from secondary raw materials
Decree on Emission of Volatile Organic Compounds into the Air from the Storage of Petrol and From its Distribution from Terminals to Service Stations
Decree on the Export, Import and Transit of Wastes
Decree on the Input of Dangerous Substances and Plant Nutrients into the Soil
Decree on the Limit, Warning and Critical Concentration Values of Dangerous Substances in Soil
Decree on the manner, subject and conditions for performing the commercial public service of managing radioactive waste
Decree on Noise in the Natural and Living Environment
Decree on Noise Owing to Road and Railway Traffic
Decree on the quality of liquid fuels with regard to their sulphur, lead and benzene content
Decree on the quantity of waste from the production of titanium dioxide discharged into water and on the emission of substances into the air from the production of titanium dioxide
Decree on the tax for the pollution of the atmosphere with emissions of carbon dioxide
Environment Protection Act (Slovenia)
Forest Act
Forest reproductive materials act
Management of Genetically modified organisms Act
Nature Conservation Act (Slovenia)
Regulations on Changes and Additions to the Regulations on the Management of Wastes which Contain Toxic Substances
Regulations on Initial Measurement of Noise and Operational Monitoring for Sources of Noise and on Conditions for their Execution
Regulations on Initial Measurements and Operational Monitoring for Sources of Electromagnetic Radiation and on Conditions for Their Execution
Rules on Amendments and Supplements to the Rules on Initial Measurements and Operational Monitoring of the Emission of Substances into the Atmosphere from Stationary Sources of Pollution, and on the Conditions for their Implementation
Rules on amendments and supplements to the rules on waste management
Rules on Authorizations for Biocidal Products Based on Mutual Recognition within the European Union
Rules on the Disposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls and Polychlorinated Terphenys
Rules on the form for the notification of suppliers of cosmetic products and the procedure or notifying new cosmetic products prior to their first placing on the market
Rules on the Handling of Packaging and Packaging Waste
Rules on the labelling of cosmetic products
Rules on landfill waste tipping
Rules on the management of waste from the production of titanium dioxide
Rules on the Management of Waste Oils
Rules on the monitoring of environmental pollution from the production of titanium dioxide
Rules on Monitoring Seismicity in Regions with Large Dams
Rules on the quality of liquid fuels
Rules on the reporting of data on chemicals
Rules on Waste Incineration
Rules on Waste Management
Waters Act

Spain
Ley 1989 - 4 de Conservación de los Espacios Naturales y de la flora y fauna silvestres (on the preservation of natural areas and wildlife)
Ley 1995 - 38 sobre el Derecho de Acceso a la Información en materia de Medio Ambiente (on public access to environmental information)
Ley 1995 - 5 de Protección de los animales (on the protection of animals)
Ley 2000 - 5 de saneamiento y depuración de aguas residuales de La Rioja (on water treatment for the autonomous region of La Rioja, provincial law)
Ley 2003 - 37 del Ruido (on noise)
Ley 2005 - 1 por la que se regula el régimen del comercio de derechos de emisión de gases de efecto invernadero (on greenhouse gas emissions trading)
Ley 2006 - 27 por la que se regulan los derechos de acceso a la información, de participación pública y de acceso a la justicia en materia de medio ambiente (on public access to information, public participation and justice related to environmental matters)
Ley 2007 - 26 de Responsabilidad Medioambiental (on environmental liability)
Ley 2007 - 32 para el cuidado de los animales, en su explotación, transporte, experimentación y sacrificio (on animal welfare regarding their breeding, transportation, experimentation and slaughter)
Ley 2007 - 34 de calidad del aire y protección de la atmósfera (on air quality and the protection of the atmosphere)
Ley 2010 - 3 por la que se aprueban medidas urgentes para paliar los daños producidos por los incendios forestales y otras catástrofes naturales ocurridos en varias Comunidades Autónomas (approves urgent actions to mitigate impacts due to forest fires and other natural disasters in different Autonomous Regions)
Ley 2013 - 21 de Evaluación Ambiental (on Environmental Impact Assessment)
Ley Organica 2007 - 16 complementaria de la Ley para el desarrollo sostenible del medio rural (complements the Law on sustainable development of rural areas)
Real Decreto Legislativo 2008 - 2 por el que se aprueba el texto refundido de la ley de suelo (consolidated text of the Soil Law)

Sweden
Animal Welfare Act (Sweden)
Animal Welfare Ordinance
Fishery Conservation Areas Act (SFS 1981:533)
Forest Act 2004
Heritage Conservation Act (Sweden) (1988:950)
Heritage Conservation Ordinance (1988:1188)
Ordinance concerning Environmentally Hazardous Activities and the Protection of Public Health (1998:899)
Ordinance on Environmental Quality Standards on Ambient Air (2001:527)
Ordinance on Land and Water Management (1998:896)
Plant Protection Ordinance (2006:1010)
Public Water Areas (Boundaries) Act (SFS 1950:595)
Radiation Protection Act (1988:220)
Swedish Environmental Code (1998:808)

Switzerland
Bundesgesetz vom 1. Juli 1966 über den Natur- und Heimatschutz (NHG)
Bundesgesetz vom 20. Juni 1986 über die Jagd und den Schutz wildlebender Säugetiere und Vögel (Jagdgesetz, JSG)
Bundesgesetz vom 22. Dezember 1916 über die Nutzbarmachung der Wasserkräfte (Wasserrechtsgesetz, WRG)
Bundesgesetz vom 22. Juni 1877 über die Wasserbaupolizei
Bundesgesetz vom 24. Januar 1991 über den Schutz der Gewässer (Gewässerschutzgesetz, GSchG)
Bundesgesetz vom 4. Oktober 1991 über den Wald (Waldgesetz, WaG)
Bundesgesetz über den Natur- und Heimatschutz
Chemicals Ordinance (ChemO)
Chemikaliengebührenverordnung (ChemGebV)
Chemikalienverordnung (ChemV)
CO2-Gesetz
Environmental Protection Act (Switzerland) (EPA)
Federal Act of 7 October 1983 on the Protection of the Environment (Environmental Protection Act, EPA)
Federal Act on the Protection of Waters (GSchG)
Federal Act on Railways Noise Abatement
Federal Law on the reduction of CO2 emissions
Federal Law relating to Non-human Gene Technology
Federal Law relating to the Protection of the Environment
Gentechnikgesetz (GTG)
Gewässerschutzgesetz (GSchG)
Gewässerschutzverordnung (GSchV)
Hydraulic Engineering Act
Jagdgesetz (JSG)
Jagdverordnung (JSV)
Luftreinhalte-Verordnung (LRV)
Lärmschutz-Verordnung (LSV)
Nationalparkgesetz
Natur- und Heimatschutzgesetz (NHG)
Noise Abatement Ordinance
Ordinance of 7 November 2007 on Parks of National Importance (Parks Ordinance, ParkO)
Ordinance on Air Pollution
Ordinance on Beverage Containers (VGV)
Ordinance on Environmental Impact Assessment
Ordinance on Hydraulic Engineering (WBV)
Ordinance on Plant Protection Products (PSMV)
Ordinance on Railways Noise Abatement
Ordinance relating to Impacts on the Soil (VBBo)
Ordinance relating to Protection from Non-Ionizing Radiation (NISV)
Ordonnance du 7 décembre 1998 concernant la sécurité des ouvrages d’accumulation (Ordonnance sur les ouvrages d’accumulation, OSOA)
Ordonnance sur la chasse (OChP)
Ordonnance sur la protection contre le bruit (OPB)
Ordonnance sur la protection contre le rayonnement non ionisant (ORNI)
Ordonnance sur la protection de la nature et du paysage (OPN)
Ordonnance sur la protection de l’air (OPair)
Ordonnance sur la protection des eaux (OEaux)
Ordonnance sur la taxe sur le CO2 (Ordonnance sur le CO2)
Ordonnance sur l’aménagement des cours d’eau (OACE)
Ordonnance sur les atteintes portées aux sols (OSol)
Ordonnance sur les emballages pour boissons (OEB)
Ordonnance sur les forêts (OFo)
Ordonnance sur les produits chimiques (OChim)
Pflanzenschutzmittelverordnung (PSMV)
Technical Ordinance on Waste (TVA)
Umweltschutzgesetz (USG)
Verordnung vom 12. Februar 1918 über die Berechnung des Wasserzinses (Wasserzinsverordnung, WZV)
Verordnung vom 2. Februar 2000 über die Nutzbarmachung der Wasserkräfte (Wasserrechtsverordnung, WRV)
Verordnung vom 25. Oktober 1995 über die Abgeltung von Einbussen bei der Wasserkraftnutzung (VAEW)
Verordnung über Belastungen des Bodens (VBBo)
Verordnung über Getränkeverpackungen (VGV)
Verordnung über den Natur- und Heimatschutz (NHV)
Verordnung über den Schutz vor nichtionisierender Strahlung (NISV)
Verordnung über die CO2-Abgabe (CO2-Verordnung)
Waldgesetz (WaG)
Waldverordnung (WaV)
Wasserbaugesetz (WBG)
Wasserbauverordnung (WBV)
Water Protection Ordinance (GSchV)

Turkey
Law 1946-4922 on the Protection of Life and Property at Sea
Law 1956-6831 Forest Law
Law 1964-12 on Water Pollution by Oil
Law 1982-2634 for the Encouragement of Tourism
Law 1983-2872 Environment Law

United Kingdom
Alkali Act 1863
Clean Air Act 1956
Clean Air Act 1968
Clean Air Act 1993
Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005
Climate Change Act 2008
Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006
Energy Act 2010
Environment Act 1995
Environmental Protection Act 1990
Flood and Water Management Act 2010
Forestry Act 1991
Ground Game Act 1880
Hunting Act 2004
Merchant Shipping (Pollution) Act 2006
Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006
Planning Act 2008
Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999
Waste Minimisation Act 1998
Water Act 2003
Weeds Act 1959

Northern Ireland
Game Preservation (Amendment) Act 2002
Water and Sewerage Services (Amendment) Act 2010

Scotland
Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009
Marine (Scotland) Act 2010

North America
Canada
Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act
Canada Fisheries Act
Canada Forestry Act
Canada Shipping Act
Canada Water Act
Canada Wildlife Act
Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 1992
Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 - main piece of Canadian environmental legislation, focusing on "respecting pollution prevention and the protection of the environment and human health in order to contribute to sustainable development."
Department of the Environment Act
Hazardous Products Act (Canada)
Migratory Birds Convention Act
National Parks Act (Canada)
Natural Heritage Conservation Act (Canada)
Navigable Waters Protection Act
Pest Control Products Act (Canada)
Rocky Mountains Park Act
Species at Risk Act
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992

Alberta
Climate Change and Emissions Management Amendment Act
Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (Alberta)
Fisheries Act (Alberta)
Forest Act (Alberta)
Water Act (Alberta)
Wildlife Act (Alberta)

British Columbia
Environmental Management Act (British Columbia)
Forest Act (British Columbia)
Water Act (British Columbia)
Water Protection Act (British Columbia)
Wildlife Act (British Columbia)

Manitoba
East Side Traditional Lands Planning and Special Protected Areas Act (Manitoba)
Ecological Reserves Act (Manitoba)
Environment Act (Manitoba)
Forest Act (Manitoba)
Provincial Parks Act (Manitoba)
Water Protection Act (Manitoba)
Water Rights Act (Manitoba)
Wildlife Act (Manitoba)

New Brunswick
Clean Water Act (New Brunswick)
Heritage Conservation Act (New Brunswick)

Newfoundland
Environment Act (Newfoundland)
Environmental Assessment Act (Newfoundland)
Environmental Protection Act (Newfoundland)
Forestry Act (Newfoundland)
Water Resources Act (Newfoundland)

Northwest Territories
Environmental Protection Act (Northwest Territories)
Forest Management Act (Northwest Territories)
Forest Protection Act (Northwest Territories)
Water Resources Agreements Act (Northwest Territories)

Northern Territories
Waters Act (Northern Territories)
Wildlife Act (Northern Territories)

Nova Scotia
Environment Act (Nova Scotia)
Environmental Goals and Sustainable Prosperity Act (Nova Scotia)
Forests Act (Nova Scotia)
Water Resources Protection Act (Nova Scotia)
Wildlife Act (Nova Scotia)
Special Places Protection Act (Nova Scotia)
Wilderness Areas Protection Act (Nova Scotia)
Crown Lands Act (Nova Scotia)
Parks Development Act (Nova Scotia)
Water Act (Nova Scotia)
Beaches Act (Nova Scotia)
Beaches and Foreshores Act (Nova Scotia)

Ontario
Clean Water Act 2005 (Ontario)
Clean Water Act (Ontario)
Environmental Assessment Act (Ontario)
Environmental Bill of Rights
Environmental Protection Act (Ontario)
Forestry Act (Ontario)
Green Energy Act (Ontario)
Nutrient Management Act (Ontario)
Ontario Water Resources Act
Pesticides Act (Ontario)
Safe Drinking Water Act
Toxics Reduction Act (Ontario)
Waste Management Act 1992 (Ontario)

Prince Edward Island
Environment Tax Act (Prince Edward Island)
Environmental Protection Act (Prince Edward Island)
Forest Management Act (Prince Edward Island)
Water and Sewerage Act (Prince Edward Island)
Wildlife Conservation Act (Prince Edward Island)

Quebec
Environment Quality Act (Quebec)
Forest Act (Quebec)

Saskatchewan
Environmental Assessment Act (Saskatchewan)
Fisheries Act (Saskatchewan)
Wildlife Act (Saskatchewan)

Yukon
Environment Act (Yukon)
Environmental Assessment Act (Yukon)
Waters Act (Yukon)
Wildlife Act (Yukon)

Mexico
Ley Ambiental del Distrito Federal  - Environmental Law of the Federal District
Ley de Agua del Estado de Sonora  - Water Act of the State of Sonora
Ley de Aguas del Distrito Federal  - Water Law of the Federal District
Ley de Aguas Nacionales  - National Water Law
Ley de Bioseguridad de Organismos Genéticamente Modificados  - Law on Biosafety of Genetically Modified Organisms
Ley de Pesca  - Fisheries Act
Ley Federal de Turismo -  Federal Tourism Law
Ley Federal del Mar  - Federal Law of the Sea
Ley Forestal  - Forestry Law
Ley General de Bienes Nacionales  - General Law of National Assets
Ley General de Vida Silvestre  - General Wildlife Act
Ley General del Equilibrio Ecológico y la Protección al Ambient  - General Law of Ecological Equilibrium and Protection Ambient

United States
South America
Bolivia
Law of the Rights of Mother Earth

Brazil
Lei Nº 6.938/81 - Lei da Política Nacional do Meio Ambiente, de 31 de agosto de 1981, que trata da Política Nacional do Meio Ambiente, seus fins e mecanismos de formulação e aplicação.
Lei Nº 7.347/85 - Lei da Ação Civil Pública, de 24 de julho de 1985, que trata da ação civil pública de responsabilidade por danos causados ao meio ambiente, ao consumidor, a bens e direitos de valor artístico, estético, histórico e turístico.
Lei Nº 9.605/98 - Lei de Crimes Ambientais, de 12 de fevereiro de 1998, que trata das sanções penais e administrativas derivadas de condutas e atividades lesivas ao meio ambiente.LEI N° 5.197, DE 3 DE JANEIRO DE 1967

http://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/L5197.htm - Lei n. 5197/67. Dispõe sobre a proteção à fauna e dá outras providências.

Chile
Ley Nº 19.300 - Ley sobre bases generales del medio ambiente (Ley Nº 19300, 09 de Marzo de 1994)

Oceania
Australia
Biological Control Act 1984
Clean Energy Act 2011 (repealed in 2014)
Commonwealth Radioactive Waste Management Act 2005
Environmental Protection Act 1994
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 - centerpiece environmental legislation in Australia
Environment Protection (Sea Dumping) Act 1981
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975
Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Act 1989
National Environment Protection Council Act 1994
National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007
Ozone Protection Act 1989
Product Stewardship Act 2011
Water Act 2007
Wildlife Protection (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Act 1982
World Heritage Properties Conservation Act 1983

New South Wales
Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Forestry Act 1916 No 55 (New South Wales)

Northern Territory
Darwin Waterfront Corporation Act 2006

Queensland
Forestry Act 1959 (Queensland)
Nature Conservation Act 1992
Nuclear Facilities Prohibition Act 2007 (Queensland)
Water Act 2000 (Queensland)

South Australia
Environment Protection Act 1993
Forestry Act 1950 (South Australia)
Water Resources Act 1997 (South Australia)
Wilderness Protection Act 1992 (South Australia)

Tasmania
Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994 (Tasmania)
Forestry Act 1920 (Tasmania)
Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995 (Tasmania)
Threatened Species Protection Act 1995
Water Management Act 1999 (Tasmania)
Wildlife Regulations 1999 (Tasmania)

Victoria
Environment Protection (Amendment) Act 2006 (Victoria)
Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988
Water (Governance) Act 2006 (Victoria)
Water (Resource Management) Act 2005 (Victoria)

Western Australia
Environmental Protection Act 1986 (EP Act)
Environmental Protection (Controlled Waste) Regulations 2004
Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997
Environmental Protection (Unauthorised Discharges) Regulations 2004
Health Act 1911
Rights in Water and Irrigation Act
Biodiversity Conservation Act
Contaminated Sites Act

New Zealand
Clean Air Act 1972
Climate Change (Forestry Sector) Regulations 2008 (SR 2008/355)
Climate Change Response Act 2002
Conservation Act 1987
Environment Act 1986
Forest and Rural Fires Regulations 2005 (SR 2005/153) (as of 6 November 2008)
Forests Act 1949
Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996
Litter Amendment Act 2006
Marine Reserves Act 1971
National Parks Act 1980
New Zealand Nuclear Free Zone, Disarmament, and Arms Control Act 1987
Ozone Layer Protection Act 1996
Reserves Act 1977
Resource Management Act 1991 - primary environmental legislation, outlining the government's strategy of managing the "environment, including air, water soil, biodiversity, the coastal environment, noise, subdivision, and land use planning in general"
Resource Management Amendment Act 2005
Scenery Preservation Act 1903
Soil Conservation and Rivers Control Act 1941
Waste Minimisation Act 2008 - No 89 Public Act
Wildlife Act 1953

References
External links
ECOLEX (Gateway to Environmental Law)
Lexadin global law database