1977 in the environment
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This is a list of notable events relating to the environment in 1977. They relate to environmental law, conservation, environmentalism and environmental issues.
Events
- The World Network of Biosphere Reserves was started.
- September
- The Venpet-Venoil collision occurred in dense fog off the coast of South Africa. The Venoil ploughed into the Venpet, eventually leading to the spilling of approximately 26,600–30,500 tonnes of crude oil.
- December
- The Reserves Act 1977 is passed in New Zealand.