1983 in the environment

This is a list of notable events relating to the environment in 1983. They relate to environmental law, conservation, environmentalism and environmental issues.

List of years in the environment (table)
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Events

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  • The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals, also known as CMS or the Bonn Convention, enters into force. It aims to conserve terrestrial, marine and avian migratory species throughout their range.

January

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February

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March

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July

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  • The Commonwealth v Tasmania, a significant Australian court case was decided in the High Court of Australia. It was a landmark decision in Australian constitutional law, and was a significant moment in the history of conservation in Australia. The case centered on the proposed construction of a hydro-electric dam on the Gordon River in Tasmania, which was supported by the Tasmanian government, but opposed by the Australian federal government and environmentalist groups.

October

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  • MARPOL 73/78 (International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution From Ships, 1973 as modified by the Protocol of 1978) entered into force.

See also

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