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.

Events

• The Protected Natural Areas Programme began in New Zealand. ^[1]

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. ^[2]

October

• The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 is passed in the United Kingdom on 30 October 1981. ^[3]

See also

• Environment portal

• Human impact on the environment
• List of environmental issues
• List of years in the environment

References

1. Dickinson, Katharine; Mark, Alan (May 1988). "New Zealand's Protected Natural Areas Programme: What it has been, what it is and what it could be" (PDF). Forest and Bird. pp. 25–28. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-02-08. Retrieved 1 November 2025.
2. "Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of Japan for the Protection of Migratory Birds in Danger of Extinction and their Environment [1981] ATS 6: Australian Treaty Series 1981 No 6 Japan–Australia Migratory Bird Agreement". Australia Legal Institute, Australian Treaty Series. Retrieved 1 November 2025.
3. "Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, 1981 CHAPTER 69". UK Legislation. 30 October 1981. Retrieved 1 November 2025.