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The validity of the declaration of protected status for Jökulsár á Fjöllum

27th March 2024

With today’s ruling, the Supreme Court cancelled the protected status of Jökulsár á Fjöllum, as it was inconsistent with law no. 48/2011 on a conservation and energy efficiency plan.

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With today’s ruling, the Supreme Court cancelled the protected status of Jökulsár á Fjöllum, as it was inconsistent with law no. 48/2011 on a conservation and energy efficiency plan.

  • The full sentence can be read here.