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Role and org­an­isati­on chart

The Nature Conservation Agency works to protect and monitor Iceland’s natural environment. The Agency serves both nature and society by promoting sustainable use and a better understanding of Iceland’s natural environment.

Role

The Nature Conservation Agency began operations on 1 January 2025, taking over responsibility for nature conservation, biodiversity and hunting management from the Environment Agency of Iceland, as well as the operations of Vatnajökull National Park.

The Agency is responsible for administration, monitoring and other activities relating to nature conservation and sustainable development, protected areas, the protection of wild birds and mammals, and hunting management.