In June 2020 the council of Ministers approved the Strategy and Action Plan for Biodiversity in Cyprus, signaling a holistic approach to nature protection. The Biodiversity Strategy in Cyprus was developed in the framework of the obligations arising from the UN Convention on Biological Diversity as well as from the European Biodiversity Strategy for maintaining …
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The protection of biological diversity through the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora in the Republic; Ensuring the conservation or restoration of a favorable conservation status of natural habitats of Community interest and species of Community interest; Click here
This Law establishes measures for the protection of the environment and human health, preventing or reducing the negative effects of waste generation and management and limiting the overall impact of resource use and improving its efficiency. Click here
The aim of the program is to decouple economic growth from environmental impacts associated with the generation of waste. The main focus is consumer behaviour change, promotion of reuse and the reduction of the generation of specific waste streams. Click here
Greek Law 998 – Greek Government Gazette Α΄289/29.12.1979 Some articles of this Greek Law have been changed by Greek Law 4759/2020 – Greek Government Gazette 245/Α/9-12-2020 According to the law, free urban areas are classified as parks which include areas within cities covered by artificially created vegetation. Any change of use of those areas is …
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Law focused on solid waste management & reduction, reuse and recycle, and the right to repair. Click here
A law focused on green enhancement, implementation of actions of the green economy, favouring the reduction in use of natural resources. In particular, it foresees the possibility for parks to produce bio-compostable waste that can make the same parks/shared green areas production units. Click here
It focuses on climate change mitigation, incentives for the municipalities for plastics reduction, school transport & green support, green corners at the supermarkets, urban green expansion, soil preservation, prevention of soil dumping and funds for green communication campaigns. Click here
It envisions a broader definition of landscape as a result of the interaction between nature and human activities. It puts the basis for the protection of cultural and for the urban planning around the protection of natural areas and cultural sites. Click here
It defines the entire regulatory framework for the preservation of national and regional areas, defining limits, autonomies, funding, accessibility. It is not just about green areas, but it encompasses different types of landscapes. Click here