Tourism

The charter draws the attention to coastal zones despite its non binding status.

Resolution on a community policy on tourism. Refers to the development of regions and to environmental protection.

On the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora and especially certain species of fish and habitats which can be affected by specific fishing methods.

Resolution on the future Community policy concerning the European coastal zone.

Resolution on a Community strategy for integrated coastal-zone management.

European Spatial Development Perspective Towards Balanced and Sustainable Development of the Territory of the EU.

Communication on integrated coastal zone management: a strategy for Europe.

Water Framework Directive. Concerns to some extent tourism activities and their impact on the environment.

Directive on the assessments of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment. It mentions that an environmental assessment should be carried out for plans and programmes regarding tourism

The recommendation concerns the implementation of Integrated Coastal Zone Management in Europe. It recommends a strategic approach, gives principles on the integrated coastal zone management, encourages cooperation between countries. Member States must report to the Commission on the implementation of this recommendation.

Communication from the Commission - Thematic Strategy on the Protection and Conservation of the Marine Environment. Establishes the link between the health of the marine environment and tourism.

Communication from the Commission - Green Paper - Towards a future Maritime Policy for the Union: A European Vision for the Oceans and Seas. It underlines the role of coastal and maritime tourism in local economies.

Directive concerning the management of bathing water quality. Concerns to some extent tourism.

Communication from the Communication - Report of the European Parliament and the Council: An evaluation of Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) in Europe.

The directive establishes an Infrastructure for Spatial Planning Information in the European Community (INSPIRE). Refers to coastal zone management areas.

In this directive establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy, tourism is defined as an sector affecting the marine environment.

On the conservation of wild birds which can be affected by human presence.

Communication fron the European Commission: Europe, the world's No 1 tourist destination - a new political framework for tourism in Europe.

Directive on the assessment of certain public and private projects on the environment. It includes touristic activities.

This directive amends Directive 2011/92/EU on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment.

Communication for a European strategy for more growth and jobs in coastal and maritime tourism.

The directive establishes a framework for maritime spatial planning. It underlines the pressure exerced by economical activities on the marine environment. It recalls the importance of healthy seas for tourism. It mentions that Member States can aim the promotion of sustainable extraction of tourism. The directive also defines the conditions under which national maritime spatial plannings can be established and those must take into account tourism.

The decision relates to the reference document on best environmental management practice, sector environmental perfomance indicators and benchmarks of excellence for the tourism sector under Regulation (EC) No 1221/2009 on the voluntary participation by organisations in a Community eco-management and audit scheme (EMAS).

The deicision establishes EU Ecolabel criteria for tourist accommodation.

This directive amends Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the indivative lists of elements to be taken into account for the preparation of marine strategies. It refers to tourism as a sector which affects the marine environment.

The decision relates to the sectoral reference document on best environmental management practices, sector environmental performance indicators and benchmarks of excellence for the waste management sector under Regulation (EC) No 1221/2009 on the voluntary participation by organisations in a Community eco-management and audit scheme (EMAS). Applies to some extent to the tourism sector.

Law on the Hamburg Wadden Sea National Park. Defines rules regulating the human activities within the National Park (camping, domestic animals…)

Law on the Environmental Impact Assessment in Hamburg. Environmental Impact Assessments are mandatory for the construction ports (yacht ports, pleasure boat ports), campsites, holiday village and tourist accommodations.

Ordinance on the quality and management of bathing water.

Hamburg Culture and Tourism Tax.

Local statutes of the community. They regulate tourism at community level, by designating bathing beaches, dog beaches, surfing zones, etc.

Law on the "Lower Saxony Wadden Sea" National Park.

Lower Saxony Law on Forests and Landscape Regulations. It regulates among others the entering in open countryside, leashing dogs…

Ordinance on the quality and management of bathing water.

Lower Saxony Implementation Act to the Federal Nature Conservation Act.

Strategic framework for tourism policy at state level. This framework defines a model for tourism development in Lower Saxony

Lower Saxony Regional Planning Act. It covers the integrated coastal zone management of Lower Saxony.

Lower Saxony State Spatial Planning Program.

Lower Saxony Municipal Tax Act. Applie to some extent to touristic and recreational activities.

Ordinance on the State Spatial Planning Program Lower Saxony.