1982 in the environment

This is a list of notable events relating to the environment in 1982. They relate to environmental law, conservation, environmentalism and environmental issues.

Events

March

• Mexico established the Comisión Nacional para el Conocimiento y Uso de la Biodiversidad (CONABIO; English: National Commission for the Knowledge and Use of Biodiversity).

April

• The Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources entered into force.

June

• The Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats, also known as the Bern Convention, came into force.

November

• The Agreed Measures for the Conservation of Antarctic Fauna and Flora came into effect. It expired in 2011.

See also

• Human impact on the environment
• List of environmental issues
• List of years in the environment

References