1981 in the environment

This is a list of notable events relating to the environment in 1981. They relate to environmental law, conservation, environmentalism and environmental issues.

List of years in the environment (table)
… 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 …
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Events

• The Protected Natural Areas Programme began in New Zealand.
• The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 is passed in the United Kingdom

April

• The Japan Australia Migratory Bird Agreement treaty came into force. It aims to minimise harm to the major areas used by birds which migrate between the two countries.

See also

• Human impact on the environment
• List of environmental issues