The rules that protect our island
All about laws on nature, environment, and community
Know the rules, protect Bonaire
Building in nature? Keeping livestock? Fishing the sea? Running a business that affects the environment? Then there are rules you need to follow. On this page you’ll find the laws that safeguard Bonaire’s nature, environment and food supply. Clear guidance on what’s allowed, what’s not, and why it matters for the island’s future.
Most of these laws are only available in Dutch. Want to read them anyway? Switch to the Dutch version of this website.
Ramsar Convention on Wetlands
International treaty protecting wetlands as key habitats for waterbirds and vital ecosystems worldwide.
International treaty protecting ... >
International treaty protecting wetlands as key habitats for waterbirds and vital ecosystems worldwide.
International treaty protecting wetlands as key habitats for waterbirds and vital ecosystems worldwide.
Convention on Biological Diversity
International agreement to safeguard biodiversity and ensure nature’s benefits for future generations.
International agreement to safeguard ... >
International agreement to safeguard biodiversity and ensure nature’s benefits for future generations.
International agreement to safeguard biodiversity and ensure nature’s benefits for future generations.
CITES Wildlife Trade Convention
Global treaty that regulates trade in endangered animals and plants to keep species safe in the wild.
Global treaty that regulates trade in ... >
Global treaty that regulates trade in endangered animals and plants to keep species safe in the wild.
Global treaty that regulates trade in endangered animals and plants to keep species safe in the wild.
Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety
International protocol guiding the safe handling of genetically modified organisms, protecting biodiversity and human ... >
International protocol guiding the safe ... >
International protocol guiding the safe handling of genetically modified organisms, protecting biodiversity and human ... >
International protocol guiding the safe handling of genetically modified organisms, protecting biodiversity and human well-being.
Convention on Migratory Species
Global treaty to conserve migratory animals across borders and safeguard the habitats they rely on.
Global treaty to conserve migratory ... >
Global treaty to conserve migratory animals across borders and safeguard the habitats they rely on.
Global treaty to conserve migratory animals across borders and safeguard the habitats they rely on.
Inter-American Convention on Sea Turtles
Regional treaty that protects and conserves sea turtles and their habitats across the Americas.
Regional treaty that protects and ... >
Regional treaty that protects and conserves sea turtles and their habitats across the Americas.
Regional treaty that protects and conserves sea turtles and their habitats across the Americas.
SPAW protocol
Protects endangered species and vital Caribbean habitats. Keeping nature alive for generations to come.
Protects endangered species and vital ... >
Protects endangered species and vital Caribbean habitats. Keeping nature alive for generations to come.
Protects endangered species and vital Caribbean habitats. Keeping nature alive for generations to come.