This Law, composed of 4 articles, authorises the Government to define the legal status of land thus revising former Law No. 2030 of 22 June 1948. In particular, the Law provides the framework under which the Government shall revise the former system. Particular attention is devoted to: defining…

The Contracting States, in the belief that objectives set out in the Preamble would be better achieved by amending the 1968 Algiers Convention on the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources by expanding elements related to sustainable development, have agreed on measures to enhance…

This Decree-Law, composed of seven articles, authorizes the concession of the right to use public maritime land located in the Island of Santa Maria. The Decree-Law defines the possible private uses arising from the concession and the rights and obligations of the beneficiaries of the concession…

This Legislative Decree, composed of 50 Chapters, approves the basic Order on Urban and Spatial Planning. In particular, it provides a classification of land comprised under the national territory and defines the basic principles undergoing spatial planning and management. Particular attention…

This Law is composed of four articles. It authorizes the Government to rule on land legal order and to review the basic legislation on public expropriation provided by Law No. 2030 of 1948. To this end, the Law lists the fields of application of the above mentioned authorization.

This Legislative decree is composed of seven Titles divided in 92 articles. It defines principles and rules related to land use of both public and private bodies. Land is considered to have a socio-economic and ecological function and therefore it must be used in a sustainable manner. The Decree…

This Resolution approves the Regional Scheme for Land use Planning of the Island of S.Nicolau. This Scheme consists of 7 Chapters, 2 Maps and 2 Annexes, specifying land uses, territorial definition and other legal matters related to any areas for the following land use purposes: agricultural,…

This Decree-Law, consisting of 3 articles and 2 Annexes, establishes new geographical limits and 3 detailed maps of the aforementioned area. It also concerns the protection and valorization of the environmental sector so called "Baia das Gatas" within the island of S. Vicente as an…

This Decree-Law, consisting of 4 Chapters, regulates National Cartography Production (except for military and hydrographic purposes). Control on this activity will be performed by competent authorities.
Implemented by: Decree No. 14/2010 regulating standards for the National Cartography…

This Decree-Law, consisting of 7 Chapters, approves the National Regulation for Land and Urban Planning (RNOTPU). it specifies the basic legislation for territorial planning and its management, as established by Legislative Decree No. 1/2006. The Decree-Law, defines the instruments to regulate…

This Legislative Decree amends Legislative Decree No. 1/2006. Amendments deal with the classification of lands and the bases for land use planning under the national territory.
Implemented by: Resolution No. 20/2011 establishing the Regional Territorial Planning Scheme of the São Vicente…

This Decree-Law, consisting of 22 articles, regulates the institutionalization of the Information Territorial System of Cape Verde (SIT-CV). It establishes norms and requirements to be satisfied in order to manage this Spatial Data of Cape Verde (IDE-CV). It also defines competencies of the…