Swedish legislation

Sweden has adopted the Convention on Biological Diversity .

Sweden is obliged to follow EU legislation, policy and strategies .

There is a comprehensive Swedish legislation connected to The Convention on Biological Diversity. Several important laws are compiled in the Environmental Code .

More information on legislation you will find under the various issue areas on the portal:

Forest Biodiversity
Agricultural Biodiversity
Inland Waters Biodiversity
Marine and Coastal Biodiversity
Alien Species
Threatened Species


The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency is the Swedish national focal point for the Clearing-House Mechanism of the convention.
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Last updated: 5 February 2007