The legal framework for the conservation and sustainable use of peatlands in the Republic of Belarus has been established

On December 18, 2019 the Law of the Republic of Belarus “On Protection and Use of Peatlands” was adopted. The text of the law is available at pravo.by.

The Law of the Republic of Belarus “On the Protection and Use of Peatlands” establishes the legal basis for the protection of peatlands, rational (sustainable) use of their resources and is aimed at the conservation of peatlands, conservation, restoration of the biosphere functions of peatlands, satisfaction of economic and other needs in these resources of the present and future generations, as well as for the implementation of the rights of citizens to a favorable environment and natural resource management, international treaties of the Republic of Belarus in this area.

The adoption of the Law is aimed at achieving sustainable development goals, in particular, sustainable development goal 13 and 15.