Research, Policy and Practice
From: Trade-offs in pastoral governance in Norway: Challenges for biodiversity and adaptation
Level | Responsible agency | Areas of responsibility |
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International | International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention No. 169 on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples | • Safeguarding the rights of the persons, institutions, property, labour, cultures and environment of the Sámi people |
State | Ministry of Agriculture and Food | • Policy development • Reindeer Herding Act • Reindeer Herding Agreement • Appeals court for the Norwegian Reindeer Husbandry Boarda |
Norwegian Agriculture Agencyb | • Executive work • Secretariat for the Norwegian Reindeer Husbandry Board | |
Norwegian Reindeer Husbandry Boardc | • Appeals court for decisions taken in the reindeer departments | |
Regional | County Governors’ Department of Agriculture and Foodd | • Control the Siidas and act as expert councils over controversies • Give exemptions from grazing rules • Approve husbandry rules, decide grazing times • Consider subsidy applications |
Local | 89 reindeer districts across the country | • Manage internal affairs • Decide on land-use plans • Predict reindeer numbers |
Siida e with Siida-shares | • Practical management • Participate in organizations, boards and meetings |