Protecting the marine environment, action plan
Iceland's National Programme of Action
For the protection of the marine environment from land-based activities
In 1995, 114 states, including Iceland, approved the Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment. The agreement was an important stepping stone in the fight against marine pollution, which stems largely (80%) from land-based activities.
The Ministry for the Environment consigned The Environmental and Food Agency of Iceland to prepare a National Programme of Action (NPA) for Iceland. The report has been adopted by the Icelandic Government.
The structure of the NPA and its approach to the issue follows that of the GPA but with special reference to Icelandic conditions and policy of Icelandic authorities.
The report can be obtained by contacting the Evironmental Agency of Iceland.
The ministry for the environment issued in 2006 a report on the implementation of the National Programme of Actions.
Links:
- Iceland´s National Programme of Action
- Global Plan for Action Clearing house
- MInistry for the environment
