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New Petroleum Royalties Law Promulgated (December 10, 2012) by Eduardo Soares
On November 30, 2012, a new law defining the distribution of petroleum royalties to states, the Federal District, and municipalities was ...
Topic: Natural resources
Jurisdiction: Brazil
Oil and Gas Law to Be Revised (November 28, 2012) by Constance Johnson
Indonesia's Deputy Minister for Energy and Mineral Resources, Rudi Rubiandini, announced in mid-November 2012 that it will be necessary for the ...
Topic: Natural resources
Jurisdiction: Indonesia
Dispute over Mackerel Fishing Not Resolved by Talks (November 07, 2012) by Constance Johnson
On October 22-24, 2012, representatives of
Topic: Natural resources
Jurisdiction: European Union / Faroe Islands / Iceland / Norway
Membership in South Pacific Fisheries Organization (September 26, 2012) by Wendy Zeldin
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of the Republic of China (on
Topic: Natural resources
Jurisdiction: Taiwan
NASCO Ruling on Salmon Fishing (June 25, 2012) by Constance Johnson
In June 2012, the North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization (NASCO) decided to continue a moratorium on commercial fishing of the species ...
Topic: Natural resources
Jurisdiction: International
12 Articles of New Forestry Code Vetoed by the Government (June 04, 2012) by Eduardo Soares
On May 25, 2012, the Brazilian government vetoed 12 articles of the new Forestry Code, Law No. 12,651 of May 25, ...
Topic: Natural resources
Jurisdiction: Brazil
Minister Opposes Arctic Oil Drill Ban (May 15, 2012) by Constance Johnson
On May 2, 2012, Sweden's Foreign Minister, Carl Bildt, released a statement on the issue of whether to ban drilling for ...
Topic: Natural resources
Jurisdiction: Sweden
Medicinal Plants Protected in More Areas (April 13, 2012) by Constance Johnson
The Thai government has added eight more places to the list of twelve previously designated locations that are medicinal plant protection ...
Topic: Natural resources
Jurisdiction: Thailand
Prohibition on Shark Finning (November 28, 2011) by Theresa Papademetriou
On November 21, 2011, the European Union (EU) introduced a proposal to ban shark finning, a widespread practice across the globe ...
Topic: Natural resources
Jurisdiction: European Union
Parliament Approves Petroleum Management Bill (March 07, 2011) by Hanibal Goitom
On March 2, 2011, the 230-member unicameral Ghanaian Parliament approved the petroleum management bill, which seeks to establish a legal framework ...
Topic: Natural resources
Jurisdiction: Ghana
Irrigation Ordinance to Be Amended (January 19, 2011) by Constance Johnson
It was reported on January 13, 2011, that Nimal Siripala de Silva, Sri Lanka's Minister of Irrigation and Water Management, has ...
Topic: Natural resources
Jurisdiction: Sri Lanka
Support for Settlements in Conflict Areas (January 19, 2011) by Ruth Levush
On October 25, 2010, the Knesset (Israel's Parliament) passed an amendment to the Foundations of Budget Law. Accordingly, persons (including cooperative ...
Topic: Natural resources
Jurisdiction: Israel
New Law on Oil and Natural Gas Pipelines (July 06, 2010) by Wendy Zeldin
On June 25, 2010, China's National People's Congress Standing Committee (NPCSC) adopted the Law of the People's Republic of China on ...
Topic: Natural resources
Jurisdiction: China
Moratorium on Oil Drilling (June 14, 2010) by Wendy Zeldin
It was reported on June 8, 2010, that Norway's Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Terje Riis-Johansen, has announced that, in connection ...
Topic: Natural resources
Jurisdiction: Norway
Law to Promote More Use of Natural Wood Materials for Public Buildings (June 08, 2010) by Sayuri Umeda
Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery (MAFF) drafted a bill to promote the use of wood in public buildings. The ...
Topic: Natural resources
Jurisdiction: Japan
Ban Imposed on Commercial Tree Felling, Sales, and Exports (June 02, 2010) by Wendy Zeldin
It was reported on May 26, 2010, that Nepal's Forest Ministry had ordered district forest offices in 74 districts, especially in ...
Topic: Natural resources
Jurisdiction: Nepal
Installation of Accessories for Saving Water in Public Buildings (March 08, 2010) by Ruth Levush
On February 16, 2010, the Knesset (Israel's parliament) passed an amendment to the Water Law 5719-1959. The amendment requires every public ...
Topic: Natural resources
Jurisdiction: Israel
Tourism and Wildlife Management Law Passed (February 25, 2010) by Hanibal Goitom
On February 12, 2010, the East African Community (EAC) passed the Tourism and Wildlife Management Bill, which seeks to establish a ...
Topic: Natural resources
Jurisdiction: East African Community
South Pacific Fishery Pact Signed (December 17, 2009) by Wendy Zeldin
It was reported on December 7, 2009, that as a "fishing entity" using the name "Chinese Taipei," Taiwan has joined the ...
Topic: Natural resources
Jurisdiction: Taiwan
Ban on Export of Unfinished Lumber (November 23, 2009) by Constance Johnson
According to a November 6, 2009, announcement, confirmed by the Ministry of Water and Forests, Gabon has decided to ban the ...
Topic: Natural resources
Jurisdiction: Gabon
Last updated: December 10, 2012
