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.

Lower Saxony Law on Environmental Impact Assessment. Environmental Impact Assessments are mandatory for the construction of holiday village, camping sites…

National Park agreements involve professionals and amateur shrimp fishermen, water sports enthusiasts, sea kayakers and other. They regulate the use of certain areas. Both sides commit to voluntary services with a goal of protecting nature.

A guideline answers the question "What is expected from National Park Partners?"

State ordinance on the "Nielönn / Sylt" nature reserve. Defines rules within the borders of the reserve and forbids to camp for instance.

State ordinance on the nature reserve "Wadden Sea north of the Hindenburgdam". Defines rules within the borders of the reserve and forbids to put up tents and caravans and to let dogs run around freely.

State ordinance on the "North Frisian Wadden Sea" nature reserve. Defines rules within the borders of the reserve and forbids to put up tents and caravans and to let dogs run around freely.

Law for the Protection of the Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea. This act mentions the importance of tourism for the improvement of the living and working conditions of the local people. Tourist facilities are permitted in the National Park. Regarding tourism §2 Abs. 3 ist particularly important.

State Law on Environmental Impact Assessment. Environmental Impact Assessments are mandatory for the construction of a holiday village...

Municipal Tax Act of the State of Schleswig-Holstein. Applies to tourism and other recreational activities.

Law for the Protection of Nature. Establishes certain rules on human activities and their impact on nature. This includes regulations on sport boats and leisure activities, bathing activities, the presence of dogs, camping… It also defines certain rules on biosphere reserves (§ 14).

State Development Plan Schleswig-Holstein 2010. Defines the strategy of Schleswig-Holstein regarding integrated coastal zones management and the development of tourism.

Tourism strategy of Schleswig-Holstein. This new tourism strategy, contains three major goals to be achieved until 2025:
Strengthening the economic factor tourism,
Improving of the competitive position,
Strengthening the image, brand and marketing.

The municipality aims to ensure the protection of the environment and to develop sustainable tourism through a strategy in the Wadden Sea World Heritage. The beach development concept supports this strategy and reflects the goal of protecting the Wadden Sea in tourism management.

State ordinance on the quality and management of bathing water.

The agreement aims to protect migratory birds. It encourages the development of eco-tourism at wetlands and the development of programmes to improve the level of awareness of the public.

The Convention aims to protect the environment and the contracting parties engaged to take all possible measures to prevent and remove pollution and protect the marine environment from negative effects of human activities.

The Convention aims the "wise use of wetlands and their resources".

Sets out the duties of States Parties in identifying potential sites and their role in protecting and preserving them. The Convention stipulates the obligation of States Parties to report regularly to the World Heritage Committee on the state of conservation of their World Heritage properties.

Lays down a comprehensive regime of laws and orders in the world's oceans and seas establishing rules governing all uses of the oceans and their resources. It enshrines the notion that all problems of ocean space are closely interrelated and need to be addressed as a whole.

The Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea was recognized as a biosphere reserve by UNESCO in 1990 as part of its “Man and the Biosphere” program. The development zone was only added in 2004 with the addition of the five large, inhabited Halligen: Gröde, Hooge, Langeneß, Nordstrandischmoor and Oland. Since then, the area has been known as the "Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea and Halligen Biosphere Reserve".