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1995 in the environment

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This is a list of notable events relating to the environment in 1995. They relate to environmental law, conservation, environmentalism and environmental issues.

Events

  • The Alpine Convention, an international territorial treaty for the sustainable development of the Alps, entered into force.
  • Greenpeace opposed the sinking of the Brent Spar oil rig in the North Sea.
  • The Environment Act 1995 is passed in the United Kingdom, creating a number of new agencies and setting new standards for environmental management.
    • February
  • February 16—The government of Bangladesh enacted the Bangladesh Environment Conservation Act. [1]
    • November
  • Nigerian environmental activist Ken Saro-Wiwa, along with eight others from the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People, are hanged by government forces.
  • The Threatened Species Protection Act 1995 is passed by the Parliament of Tasmania.

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