biodiversity protection

Ordinance on the Prohibition of the Use of Lighting Sources in Sea Turtle Nesting Areas

Name of Act
Ordinance 11, of January 30, 1995 on the Prohibition of the Use of Lighting Sources in Sea Turtle Nesting Areas, Mentioned in the Ordinance
Date of Adoption
01-30-1995
Country
Brazil
EU Member
No
URL
https://www.ibama.gov.br/component/legislacao/?view=legislacao&legislacao=98389
Description

Prohibits the use of lighting sources in sea turtle nesting areas, mentioned in this ordinance.

environmental protection
biodiversity protection
lighting zones

BNatSchG

Name of Act
The Federal Nature Conservation Act
Date of Adoption
08-18-2021
Country
Germany
EU Member
Yes
URL
https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bnatschg_2009/
Description

The amendments adopted in 2021 introduced measures to address light pollution, mainly with regard to the protection of insects, such as the prevention of light sources from becoming insect traps in the future.

Comments

English version: https://www.bmuv.de/en/law/federal-nature-conservation-act-bnatschg; Amendments from 18 August 2021 (Insect Protection Act)

environmental protection
biodiversity protection
lighting zones
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